smart fortwo coupe MPG by year — every rating on record
The smart fortwo coupe has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 10 model years, from 2008 to 2017. Across those years its best rated version returned 36 mpg (2008) and its thirstiest returned 34 mpg (2016). The EPA record holds 12 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Two Seaters.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 36 mpg | 36 mpg | #2 of 46 (98th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2009 | 1 | 36 mpg | 36 mpg | #2 of 41 (98th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2010 | 1 | 36 mpg | 36 mpg | #2 of 35 (97th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2011 | 1 | 36 mpg | 36 mpg | #5 of 42 (90th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2012 | 1 | 36 mpg | 36 mpg | #3 of 44 (95th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2013 | 1 | 36 mpg | 36 mpg | #5 of 43 (90th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2014 | 1 | 36 mpg | 36 mpg | #5 of 58 (93th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2015 | 1 | 36 mpg | 36 mpg | #5 of 60 (93th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2016 | 2 | 35 mpg | 34 mpg | #4 of 54 (94th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
| 2017 | 2 | 35 mpg | 34 mpg | #4 of 47 (93th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Two Seaters |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The smart fortwo coupe placed highest in 2008 at #2 of 46, and lowest in 2011 at #5 of 42. It spent 10 of its 10 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 12 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 0.9L 3-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 31 | 39 | 34 | 338.2 | 8.8 | $2,300 | 257 | 8/10 |
| 2017 | 0.9L 3-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM6) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 33 | 39 | 35 | 328.6 | 8.5 | $2,200 | 248 | 8/10 |
| 2016 | 0.9L 3-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 31 | 39 | 34 | 338.2 | 8.8 | $2,300 | 255 | 8/10 |
| 2016 | 0.9L 3-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM6) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 33 | 39 | 35 | 328.6 | 8.5 | $2,200 | 246 | 8/10 |
| 2015 | 1.0L 3-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM5) Premium | 1.0L 3-cyl | 34 | 38 | 36 | 319.4 | 8.3 | $2,150 | 244 | 8/10 |
| 2014 | 1.0L 3-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM5) Premium | 1.0L 3-cyl | 34 | 38 | 36 | 319.4 | 8.3 | $2,150 | 243 | 9/10 |
| 2013 | 1.0L 3-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM5) Premium | 1.0L 3-cyl | 34 | 38 | 36 | 319.4 | 8.3 | $2,150 | 244 | 9/10 |
| 2012 | 1.0L 3-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM5) Premium | 1.0L 3-cyl | 34 | 38 | 36 | 319.4 | 8.3 | $2,150 | 246.86111111111111 | n/a |
| 2011 | 1.0L 3-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM5) Premium | 1.0L 3-cyl | 33 | 39 | 36 | 319.4 | 8.3 | $2,150 | 246.86111111111111 | n/a |
| 2010 | 1.0L 3-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM5) Premium | 1.0L 3-cyl | 33 | 41 | 36 | 319.4 | 8.3 | $2,150 | 246.86111111111111 | n/a |
| 2009 | 1.0L 3-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM5) Premium | 1.0L 3-cyl | 33 | 41 | 36 | 319.4 | 8.3 | $2,150 | 246.86111111111111 | n/a |
| 2008 | 1.0L 3-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S5) Premium | 1.0L 3-cyl | 33 | 41 | 36 | 319.4 | 8.3 | $2,150 | 246.86111111111111 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 0 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 → 2016 | 36 → 35 mpg | -1 mpg | 329 gal |
What fortwo coupe fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2017 smart fortwo coupe burns 329 to 338 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $986 | $1,015 | $29 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,150 | $1,184 | $34 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,314 | $1,353 | $39 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2017 model year is $2,200 to $2,300 a year in fuel, or $250 less than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Two Seaters
Across the 263 nameplates EPA classifies as Two Seaters, the median best combined rating is 18 mpg. At 35 mpg the smart fortwo coupe is 17 mpg better the median, which is worth about $1,086 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Two Seaters rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other smart nameplates
Every smart model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.