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Renault Modus vs Smart Forfour

A head-to-head comparison with real data from the Portuguese market: average price by registration year, fuel cost, depreciation and available supply.

First car
Second car

Renault

Modus

€3,006

Average price
Registered 2005–2012

20 listings for sale

Smart

Forfour

€11,340

Average price
Registered 2016–2023

125 listings for sale

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It's a tie between the Renault Modus and the Smart Forfour

A summary of the head-to-head with the latest market data.

Renault ModusSmart Forfour
  • Renault Modus: €3,006

    Cheaper to buy

    Average price of recent listings

    Smart Forfour: €11,340
  • Renault Modus: €12.58/100 km

    Cheaper to run

    Fuel per 100 km, with the advertised consumption

    Smart Forfour: €9.44/100 km
  • Renault Modus: 20 listings

    More choice on the market

    Listings available now, in the chosen years

    Smart Forfour: 125 listings
  • Renault Modus: Under 1 month

    Sells faster

    How long a typical listing stays online before it leaves the market

    Smart Forfour: 1 to 2 months

Price by registration year

What each registration year costs. It helps you see which car fits your budget.

Average price by registration year

Based on 62 Renault Modus listings and 1,112 Smart Forfour listings over the last 12 months. Only years with 2 or more listings.

Fuel cost

The Smart Forfour spends €3.15 less per 100 km. At 15,000 km a year, that saves about €471.

RenaultRenault Modus

€12.58per 100 km

Estimated annual cost (15,000 km)
€1,887
Most common fuel
Petrol
Average advertised consumption
6.4 L/100 km
Price used (standard 95 petrol, national average)
€1.966/L

SmartSmart Forfour

€9.44per 100 km

Estimated annual cost (15,000 km)
€1,415
Most common fuel
Petrol
Average advertised consumption
4.8 L/100 km
Price used (standard 95 petrol, national average)
€1.966/L

Estimates based on the average consumption in each model's listings and the latest national average fuel prices (DGEG data, the Portuguese energy authority). For electric cars we use a reference household tariff of €0.22/kWh. See the current fuel prices.

Price trend

Average listing price of each model, month by month, over the last year.

Average price over the last 12 months

Based on 176 Renault Modus listings and 901 Smart Forfour listings (Renault Modus: registered 2005–2012; Smart Forfour: registered 2016–2023).

Side-by-side specs

Every market indicator for both models, side by side.

Market indicators for the Renault Modus and the Smart Forfour
IndicatorRenault ModusRegistered 2005–2012Smart ForfourRegistered 2016–2023
Average price (recent listings)€3,006€11,340
Available listings20125
Sold listings156776
Sample analysed176901
Time to sellUnder 1 month1 to 2 months
Estimated annual depreciationNo dataNo data
Overall market share0.03%0.14%
Average power81 hp82 hp
Most common fuelPetrolPetrol
Average advertised consumption6.4 L/100 km4.8 L/100 km
SegmentMPVCity car

Supply by district

Where the listings for each model were over the last 12 months.

RenaultRenault ModusRegistered 2005–2012
Viana do CasteloBragaPortoVila RealBragançaGuardaViseuAveiroCoimbraCastelo BrancoLeiriaLisbonSantarémPortalegreÉvoraBejaFaroSetúbalAzoresMadeira
SmartSmart ForfourRegistered 2016–2023
Viana do CasteloBragaPortoVila RealBragançaGuardaViseuAveiroCoimbraCastelo BrancoLeiriaLisbonSantarémPortalegreÉvoraBejaFaroSetúbalAzoresMadeira
Listings by district for the Renault Modus and the Smart Forfour
DistrictRenault ModusSmart Forfour
Lisbon62293
Porto31291
Setúbal1671
Braga2053
Aveiro1942
Faro435
Leiria1013
Viseu216
Madeira117
Santarém215
Azores59
Viana do Castelo29

Tap a number to see those listings. We show the 12 districts with the most supply.

Frequently asked questions

The most common questions about the Renault Modus vs the Smart Forfour, answered with market data.

Which is cheaper: the Renault Modus or the Smart Forfour?

On average, the Renault Modus is cheaper: it costs about €3,006 (registered between 2005 and 2012), while the Smart Forfour costs €11,340 on average (registered between 2016 and 2023). The difference is around €8,333, based on used car listings published on the main Portuguese platforms over the last 12 months.

How much does a used Renault Modus cost in Portugal?

A used Renault Modus costs €3,006 on average in Portugal, based on listings registered between 2005 and 2012. The price varies with the registration year, the mileage and the version. Right now we find 20 listings for this model in Portugal.

How much does a used Smart Forfour cost in Portugal?

A used Smart Forfour costs €11,340 on average in Portugal, based on listings registered between 2016 and 2023. The price varies with the registration year, the mileage and the version. Right now we find 125 listings for this model in Portugal.

Which is cheaper to run: the Renault Modus or the Smart Forfour?

The Smart Forfour has lower fuel costs: about €9.44 per 100 km (Petrol, average advertised consumption of 4.8 L/100 km), against €12.58 per 100 km for the Renault Modus (Petrol). At 15,000 km a year, the difference comes to about €471 in fuel, at current average prices in Portugal.

How many Renault Modus and Smart Forfour listings are there in Portugal?

Right now we find 20 Renault Modus listings and 125 Smart Forfour listings on the main used car platforms in Portugal. These figures are updated daily.

Which is more powerful: the Renault Modus or the Smart Forfour?

On average, Renault Modus cars listed in Portugal have 81 hp and Smart Forfour cars 82 hp, so the Smart Forfour is, on average, the more powerful. Power varies a lot with the engine and the version.

Renault Modus listings

Smart Forfour listings

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