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How fast does a 2009 Smart car go?

90 mph
Performance

0 to 60 12.8 seconds
Top Speed 90 mph
Horsepower 70 @ 5800 RPM
Torque 68 @ 4500 rpm
Engine 3-Cyl, 1.0 Liter

How many miles does a smart car engine last?

The Smart Fortwo has an engine that meets an average of 150,000 miles before needing serious repairs.

How safe is a 2009 Smart Car?

In government crash tests, the Smart was awarded four out of five stars for frontal crash protection of the driver and three stars for passenger protection. In side impacts, the Smart was awarded a perfect five out of five stars.

How many gallons does a 2009 Smart car hold?

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2009 smart fortwo coupe
Annual Fuel Cost* $1,600
Cost to Drive 25 Miles $2.67
Cost to Fill the Tank $33
Tank Size 8.7 gallons

Are smart cars cheap to run?

The engines Smart ForTwo is even cheaper to run than before thanks to its new, efficient engines. That makes it an ideal candidate for motoring around the UK’s congested cities.

Are smart cars cheap to maintain?

So, how much does it cost to maintain a Smart car? Electric Smart cars are much cheaper to maintain since they don’t need oil, fan belts, air filters, timing belts, head gaskets, cylinder heads, and spark plugs, making them less expensive compared to conventional automobiles.

How safe are smart cars in an accident?

The answer is a definitive, YES. SMART cars are safe, and here’s why. SMART cars have a Tridion safety cell – a structure that surrounds the vehicles’ occupants and acts as a strong protective cage, preventing any distortions and keeping those inside intact in the event of an accident.

Is a Smart car good for long trips?

The Verdict: 2016 Smart Fortwo Long Distance Road Trip But it’s much better than it used to be. If the Smart can make it through conditions like these, then it can handle virtually anything. An already fantastic car in the city, the Smart Fortwo can now also handle the odd long distance jaunt when needed.

Are older smart cars reliable?

They have awarded it a reliability index of 148, which is way below the industry average. They have also given an average repair cost of £370.14, which is pretty pricey for a city car. Reliability Index report that 41.03% of problems were down to the Axle and Suspension.

What are the specs of a 2009 Smart Fortwo?

about the 2009 smart ForTwo Hardtop or convertible Miniscule dimensions Seats two 33 mpg in the city Built to order Stability system, four airbags

Can a Smart Fortwo run on regular gas?

Then there’s the fact that the tiny coupe-like Smart ForTwo prefers premium gas; like most cars for which premium is recommended (rather than “required”), it can run on regular, but it decreases power.

Is there a manual transmission on the Smart Fortwo?

Smart has none: A regular manual transmission isn’t offered, not even overseas. (The company blames the limitations on packaging, which usually means some aspect of the vehicle’s platform or other components constrain the size, shape or integration of some other part.)