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General Info
While the Abarth 500e Convertible (2023-…) is currently produced, it is not offered for sale in the United States. The Smart EQ fortwo cabrio (2020-2023) has been discontinued, it was never offered for sale in the United States.
The two vehicles share the same body style: Cabriolet.
Property
Smart EQ fortwo cabrio
Abarth 500e Convertible
Years of Production
2020-2023 Years of Production
2023-… Years of Production
Current Status
Discontinued Current Status
Produced Current Status
Country of Manufacture
Slovenia Country of Manufacture
Italy Country of Manufacture
Body Style
Cabriolet Body Style
Cabriolet Body Style
Market Availability
EU Market Availability
EU Market Availability
GCC Score
3.9 GCC Score
4.6 GCC Score
Range and Efficiency
While the Abarth 500e Convertible (2023-…) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Smart EQ fortwo cabrio (2020-2023).
Property
Smart EQ fortwo cabrio
Abarth 500e Convertible
Range (WLTP)
81 mi Range (WLTP)
158 mi Range (WLTP)
Range (GCC)
71 mi Range (GCC)
135 mi Range (GCC)
Battery Capacity (Nominal)
17.6 kWh Battery Capacity (Nominal)
42.2 kWh Battery Capacity (Nominal)
Battery Capacity (Usable)
16.7 kWh Battery Capacity (Usable)
37.8 kWh Battery Capacity (Usable)
Efficiency per 100 mi
23.5 kWh/100 mi Efficiency per 100 mi
28 kWh/100 mi Efficiency per 100 mi
Efficiency per kWh
4.25 mi/kWh Efficiency per kWh
3.57 mi/kWh Efficiency per kWh
Range and Efficiency Score
5.5 Range and Efficiency Score
5.2 Range and Efficiency Score
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The Smart EQ fortwo cabrio (2020-2023) has no DC fast charging capability, whereas the Abarth 500e Convertible (2023-…) can charge at up to 85 kW.
The Abarth 500e Convertible (2023-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the Smart EQ fortwo cabrio (2020-2023) is limited to 7.2 kW.
Property
Smart EQ fortwo cabrio
Abarth 500e Convertible
Max Charging Power (AC)
7.2 kW Max Charging Power (AC)
11 kW Max Charging Power (AC)
Max Charging Power (DC)
- Max Charging Power (DC)
85 kW Max Charging Power (DC)
Architecture
400 V Architecture
400 V Architecture
Charge Port
Type 2 (Mennekes) Charge Port
CCS Type 2 Charge Port
Charging Score
2.8 Charging Score
5.2 Charging Score
Performance
The Smart EQ fortwo cabrio (2020-2023) is rear-wheel drive, while the Abarth 500e Convertible (2023-…) offers a front-wheel drive system.
The Abarth 500e Convertible (2023-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 60 mph.
Property
Smart EQ fortwo cabrio
Abarth 500e Convertible
Drive Type
RWD Drive Type
FWD Drive Type
Motor Type
1 motor: PMSM Motor Type
1 motor: PMSM Motor Type
Motor Power (kW)
60 kW Motor Power (kW)
114 kW Motor Power (kW)
Motor Power (hp)
80 hp Motor Power (hp)
153 hp Motor Power (hp)
Motor Torque
118 lb-ft Motor Torque
173 lb-ft Motor Torque
0-60 mph
11.5 s 0-60 mph
6.7 s 0-60 mph
Top Speed
81 mph Top Speed
96 mph Top Speed
Performance Score
1.7 Performance Score
3.2 Performance Score
Dimensions
The Abarth 500e Convertible (2023-…) has a longer body, while the Smart EQ fortwo cabrio (2020-2023) stands taller, offering a more elevated ride. Their widths are almost identical, so both offer a similar amount of shoulder room.
The Abarth 500e Convertible (2023-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
Property
Smart EQ fortwo cabrio
Abarth 500e Convertible
Length
106.1 in Length
144.6 in Length
Width (with Mirrors)
69 in Width (with Mirrors)
74.8 in Width (with Mirrors)
Width (w/o Mirrors)
65.5 in Width (w/o Mirrors)
66.3 in Width (w/o Mirrors)
Height
61.2 in Height
59.8 in Height
Wheelbase
73.7 in Wheelbase
91.4 in Wheelbase
Cargo and Towing
The Smart EQ fortwo cabrio (2020-2023) features a larger trunk, but the Abarth 500e Convertible (2023-…) offers greater maximum cargo capacity when the rear seats are folded.
Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).
Neither vehicle is officially rated for towing in the US.