Coming from someone who's successfully transported an armoire and a dresser from Seattle to Portland with the hatch fully closed (among many other cargo feats) in a Honda Civic wagon, I'd say that looks a bit tight. Still, ya run what ya brung. If a Smart is what I had, I'd sure at least try to fit the couch in the Smart before borrowing someone else's rig. Coincidentally, I was the 999,999th visitor to that site. Lucky me.