Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe vs Peugeot e-208 50 kWh

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General Info

Since both vehicles have been discontinued, they are now only available on the used car market. You can get the Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe (2009-2012) for as low as $2995, while the Peugeot e-208 50 kWh (2021-2023) was never offered for sale in the United States.

The two vehicles share the same body style: Hatchback.

Property Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe Peugeot e-208 50 kWh
Years of Production 2009-2012 2021-2023
Current Status Discontinued Discontinued
Country of Manufacture France Slovakia
Body Style Hatchback Hatchback
Market Availability USA EU
Price USA (Used) $2995 - Price USA (Used)
GCC Score 3.4 5

Range and Efficiency

The Peugeot e-208 50 kWh (2021-2023) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe (2009-2012).

Property Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe Peugeot e-208 50 kWh
Range (EPA) 63 mi - Range (EPA)
Range (WLTP) - Range (WLTP) 225 mi
Range (GCC) 62 mi 193 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 16.5 kWh 50 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 15.7 kWh 46.3 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 25.3 kWh/100 mi 24 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 3.95 mi/kWh 4.17 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 5 6.8

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe (2009-2012) has no DC fast charging capability, whereas the Peugeot e-208 50 kWh (2021-2023) can charge at up to 101 kW.

The Peugeot e-208 50 kWh (2021-2023) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 7.4 kW, whereas the Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe (2009-2012) is limited to 3.3 kW.

Property Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe Peugeot e-208 50 kWh
Max Charging Power (AC) 3.3 kW 7.4 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) - Max Charging Power (DC) 101 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port Type 1 (J1772) CCS Type 2
Charging Score 1.9 4.3

Performance

The Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe (2009-2012) is rear-wheel drive, while the Peugeot e-208 50 kWh (2021-2023) offers a front-wheel drive system.

The Peugeot e-208 50 kWh (2021-2023) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 60 mph.

Property Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe Peugeot e-208 50 kWh
Drive Type RWD FWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 30 kW 100 kW
Motor Power (hp) 40 hp 134 hp
Motor Torque 89 lb-ft 192 lb-ft
0-60 mph 11.1 s 8.6 s
Top Speed 62 mph 93 mph
Performance Score 1.5 2.8

Dimensions

The Peugeot e-208 50 kWh (2021-2023) is longer and wider, but the Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe (2009-2012) is taller.

The Peugeot e-208 50 kWh (2021-2023) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe Peugeot e-208 50 kWh
Length 106.1 in 159.6 in
Width (with Mirrors) - Width (with Mirrors) 77.2 in
Width (w/o Mirrors) 61.4 in 69.5 in
Height 61.6 in 56.3 in
Wheelbase 73.5 in 100 in

Cargo and Towing

Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).

Neither vehicle is officially rated for towing in the US.

Property Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe Peugeot e-208 50 kWh
Number of Seats 2 5
Curb Weight 1984 lb 3373 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 7.8 ft3 9.4 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) - Cargo Volume (Max) 39.1 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity
Cargo and Towing Score 4 3.5
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