{"id":21696,"date":"2026-11-02T08:31:30","date_gmt":"2026-11-02T08:31:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cerco-auto.it\/?p=21696"},"modified":"2026-11-02T11:52:30","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T11:52:30","slug":"used-smart-fortwo-rome","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cerco-auto.it\/en\/used-smart-fortwo-rome\/","title":{"rendered":"Used Smart Fortwo in Rome: 2.69 metres and a 6.95 turning circle"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The third-generation Smart Fortwo (C453, since 2014) is 2.69 metres long and has a turning circle of 6.95 metres, which makes it practical in Rome’s traffic and tight parking spaces. It shares its platform with the Twingo and has the engine at the back. When buying used, test the gearbox in traffic and check the 12 V battery and any recalls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quick facts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Item<\/th>Details<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Model<\/td>Smart Fortwo, third generation (C453)<\/td><\/tr>
Unveiled<\/td>16 July 2014, Berlin<\/td><\/tr>
Production<\/td>Hambach (France); 2014-2019 according to Wikipedia (check the year on the registration document)<\/td><\/tr>
Platform<\/td>shared with the Renault Twingo; rear engine, rear-wheel drive<\/td><\/tr>
Dimensions<\/td>length 2.69 m; turning circle 6.95 m<\/td><\/tr>
Launch engines<\/td>1.0 naturally aspirated 71 hp; 0.9 turbo 90 hp<\/td><\/tr>
Gearbox<\/td>5-speed manual or 6-speed dual-clutch (Twinamic, with the 1.0 71 hp from 2015)<\/td><\/tr>
Top speed<\/td>151 km\/h (manufacturer’s figure)<\/td><\/tr>
Fuel consumption<\/td>1.0 71 hp automatic: 24.4 km\/l (about 4.1 l\/100 km), 94 g\/km CO2 \u2014 manufacturer’s figure (NEDC 2015 cycle)<\/td><\/tr>
At our lot<\/td>1.0 71 hp Prime, first registered in 2020, petrol, automatic, orange, Euro 6<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Why is the Smart Fortwo a solution in Rome, not a fashion statement?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Two metres 69 in length. A turning circle of 6.95 metres. Those numbers explain why in Rome the Smart is not a fashion statement but a solution: it slips in where other cars need three turns. If you want to see one in person, there is this Smart Fortwo 1.0 Prime<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its size is its main strength: the Fortwo parks in spots other cars ignore. On top of that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n