2015 smart fortwo  RealSafeCars71Safety Rating

#66 of 2015 Sedan/Hatchback/Wagons

#126 of all 2015 vehicles


Pictured: 2017 smart fortwo
The fortwo, part of smart's lineup since 2008, is a mini sedan/hatchback with seating up to 2. Strong on technology, it has offered Android Auto since 2017. Exceeding the average MPG (miles per gallon) for its class, it reduces fuel costs and the carbon footprint. smart offers a 4-year, 50,000-mile basic/powertrain warranty on its lineup.


The 2015 smart fortwo is somewhat unsafe compared to all vehicles.

Comparison to all vehicles.  This plot shows RSC safety scores on the horizontal axis vs. the number of vehicles with each safety score (depicted by bar height and percentages at the bottom). Colors reflect vehicle safety, ranging from red (not that safe) to green (safer). For reference, a score of 0 implies a 0.15% chance of driver death (13% chance of driver injury) over 15 years, and a score of 100 reflects a 0.016% chance (1.4% chance of driver injury). The 2015 smart fortwo has a score of 71, implying a 0.054% chance of driver death (4.8% chance of injury).

We estimate that the 2015 smart fortwo has a vehicle lifetime fatality chance of 0.0539% and a vehicle lifetime injury chance of 6.1605%, meaning the average driver has a 0.0539% chance of dying in an accident if they drive the car under regular conditions for fifteen years, and a 6.1605% chance of being injured.

Compared to the average vehicle, the 2015 smart fortwo is 16% more likely to result in a fatal accident. Compared to other sedans, hatchbacks, and wagons, the 2015 smart fortwo is 7% more likely to result in a fatal accident.


And it is safer than many comparable models.

8130Hyundai AccentChevrolet SparkNissan VersaKia RioToyota YarisMitsubishi MirageNissan Versa Notesmart fortwoFord FiestaToyota Scion iQChevrolet SonicHonda FitComparison to similar models.  This plot compares the RSC rating of the 2015 smart fortwo with its main competition. Models are plotted on a scale from 30 to 81. The 2015 smart fortwo is safer than the 2015 Hyundai Accent, the 2015 Chevrolet Spark, the 2015 Nissan Versa, the 2015 Kia Rio, the 2015 Toyota Yaris, the 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage, the 2015 Honda Fit, and the 2015 Chevrolet Sonic. It is about as safe as the 2015 Ford Fiesta and the 2015 Nissan Versa Note.

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