Abarth 500e Convertible vs Smart EQ fortwo cabrio

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General Info

The Abarth 500e Convertible (2023-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €40990. The Smart EQ fortwo cabrio (2020-2023) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €12250 on the used car market.

The two vehicles share the same body style: Cabriolet.

Property Abarth 500e Convertible Smart EQ fortwo cabrio
Years of Production 2023-… 2020-2023
Current Status Produced Discontinued
Country of Manufacture Italy Slovenia
Body Style Cabriolet Cabriolet
Market Availability EU EU
Price Europe (New) €40990 - Price Europe (New)
Price Europe (Used) €29490 €12250
GCC Score 4.6 3.9

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 Abarth 500e Convertible Smart EQ fortwo cabrio
Range (WLTP) 255 km 130 km
Range (GCC) 217 km 114 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 42.2 kWh 17.6 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 37.8 kWh 16.7 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 17.4 kWh/100 km 14.6 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 5.74 km/kWh 6.83 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 5.2 5.5

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 4.6 kW.

Property Abarth 500e Convertible Smart EQ fortwo cabrio
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 4.6 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 85 kW - Max Charging Power (DC)
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 Type 2 (Mennekes)
Charging Score 5.2 2.8

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 100 km/h.

Property Abarth 500e Convertible Smart EQ fortwo cabrio
Drive Type FWD RWD
Motor Type 1 motor: PMSM 1 motor: PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 114 kW 60 kW
Motor Power (hp) 153 hp 80 hp
Motor Torque 235 Nm 160 Nm
0-100 km/h 7 s 11.9 s
Top Speed 155 km/h 130 km/h
Performance Score 3.2 1.7

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 Abarth 500e Convertible Smart EQ fortwo cabrio
Length 3673 mm 2695 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 1900 mm 1752 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1683 mm 1663 mm
Height 1518 mm 1555 mm
Wheelbase 2322 mm 1873 mm

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 in the EU.

Property Abarth 500e Convertible Smart EQ fortwo cabrio
Number of Seats 4 2
Curb Weight 1435 kg 1125 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 185 l 260 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 550 l 340 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity
Cargo and Towing Score 2.8 2.9
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