2016 smart fortwo for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 6.6 to 6.8 L/100 km, or 19.6 kWh/100 km combined (EPA). 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 6.6 to 6.8 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 2
For sale
We do not have a 2016 smart fortwo for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
2016 smart fortwo specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 0.9L 3-cylinder turbo | 0.9L 3-cylinder turbo | Electric motor |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | 1-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Premium gas | Premium gas | Electric |
| City | 7.1 L/100 km | 7.5 L/100 km | Not rated |
| Highway | 6.1 L/100 km | 6.0 L/100 km | Not rated |
| Combined | 6.6 L/100 km | 6.8 L/100 km | 19.6 kWh/100 km |
| Electric range | Not rated | Not rated | 109 km |
| CO₂ | 153 g/km | 158 g/km | 0 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $11.55 | $11.90 | $2.94 |
2016 smart fortwo: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 0.9 L | 0.9 L | |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 | |
| MPG city (US) | 33 | 31 | 122 MPGe |
| MPG highway (US) | 39 | 39 | 93 MPGe |
| MPG combined (US) | 35 | 34 | 107 MPGe |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 42 | 41 | |
| Charge at 240 V | 6 hours | ||
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,350 | US$2,400 | US$700 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $2,310 | $2,380 | $588 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2016 smart fortwo
- NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 22 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine (8), fuel/propulsion system (7) and electrical system (5). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17V448000 | 2017-07-16 | parking brake | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 smart fortwo vehicles. In these vehicles, the lock nut that secures the parking brake cable to the parking brake lever may loosen over time, resulting in increased parking brake lever travel before the parking brake engages. |
| 17V179000 | 2017-03-16 | exterior lighting:headlights | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 Smart Fortwo vehicles. The horizontal headlight adjustment mechanism on these vehicles may not have been properly sealed off to prevent future adjustment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 2016 smart fortwo?
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 2016 smart fortwo for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. Thinking about the 2016 smart fortwo? Here are the numbers in plain words and what to check.
Before you sign for the fortwo
Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. Owners filed 22 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine, fuel/propulsion system and electrical system; have those parts checked. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered.
What the figures tell you
The powertrain to know here is the 0.9L 3-cylinder turbo, with rear-wheel drive. It calls for premium gas, which costs more a litre than regular. Rear-wheel drive gives balanced handling; in winter, the tires make the biggest difference.
It is rated at 6.6 L/100 km combined; 300 km takes about 20 litres. A weekend of 300 km comes to about $34.65 at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,350 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Room inside
As a two-seat sports car, it puts the driving first and the luggage second.
A good match for
It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car. It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next.
Drive it on your own roads
Rent first, buy later: a week with the fortwo answers the big questions. Rent the fortwo for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one. If the fortwo is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge.
Money matters
Premium gas adds to the running cost compared with a car on regular. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $115.50 at our price setting. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $11.55 in fuel.
Which one to look for
Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it.
Your move
Rent it for a week, then decide: send a request with your dates.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2016 smart fortwo from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2016 smart fortwo for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2016 smart fortwo
Does CarmaCars sell the 2016 smart fortwo?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2016 smart fortwo before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2016 smart fortwo have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2016 smart fortwo cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,350 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2310.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.