Fortwo 453 · 2014–2019

Smart Fortwo 1.0 Fortwo 453 · 71 hp (2014 to 2019)

The Smart Fortwo 1.0 of the Fortwo 453 generation uses the H4D 1.0 SCe petrol engine with 71 hp.

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Technical specifications

Fuel
Petrol
Power
71 PS / 52 kW
Displacement
999 cm³
Cylinders
3
Engine code
H4D 1.0 SCe
Period covered
2014–2019
Documented market
Europe

Transmission

  • Manual · 5 speeds

Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.

Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet

This version

71 hp (52 kW), rear-wheel drive, 5-speed manual. Built from 2014 to 2019.

AutoKarnet advice

In the range

It is the entry-level petrol version of this generation. The H4D 1.0 SCe engine is also fitted to: Dacia Sandero (Sandero II), Dacia Sandero (Sandero III), Renault Twingo (Twingo III), Smart Forfour (Forfour 453).

AutoKarnet advice

Maintenance and records

Oil and filter change

Typical interval: 15,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first.

15 000 km

12 months

MB 229.3 / MB 229.5 / Renault RN0700 / RN0710 — Engine, model year and severe use may require a shorter interval; do not exceed the service warning. The listed oil approvals are not interchangeable: check the one for the engine.

Source [1]

Brake fluid

Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.

24 months

Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.

Source [1]

Questions about this version (2)

Which engine is in the Smart Fortwo 1.0 Fortwo 453?

The H4D 1.0 SCe petrol engine (999 cc), 71 hp (52 kW).

AutoKarnet advice

Which oil for the Smart Fortwo 1.0?

A MB 229.3 / MB 229.5 / Renault RN0700 / RN0710-approved oil suited to the H4D 1.0 SCe engine.

AutoKarnet advice

Documentary sources

  1. [1] Rédaction AutoKarnet

    AutoKarnet · FR · Europe · Synthèse éditoriale AutoKarnet · Accessed 09/10/2026

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