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smart fortwo MPG

Its best-rated version reaches 36 MPG combined in 2008–2015, the fortwo cabriolet. Its weakest year peaked at 35 MPG (2016–2017).

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428.6 gal

a year at 15,000 miles for the best 2017 version, the fortwo cabriolet. Put it next to its 2008 predecessor, at your own mileage.

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The smart fortwo has EPA ratings for 12 model years, 2008–2019, every one of them among two-seater cars. Its best version had the highest combined rating among two-seater cars in 2008–2015, and it placed in its class top five in 10 model years. In 2015 it shared first place among 35 two-seater cars with the Honda CR-Z. The first electric version of the fortwo arrived in 2011, when 3 of 164 cars offered one.

Averaged over 2009–2013, its best version placed first of 22 among two-seater cars rated at least three years in that span, and it was in the top five in one other five-year span. At 31 kWh per 100 miles in 2019, it was fifth least efficient of 16 electric nameplates rated that year.

Among 28 two-seater cars, 2017

The fortwo placed first. It had the highest rating in the class.

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Electric versions

Rated separately in kWh per 100 miles; its lowest was 31 kWh (2019 EQ fortwo (coupe)).

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Where the engine list turned over

  • 2016

    New: 0.9-liter 3-cylinder. Best rating 36 → 35 MPG.

Powertrains under the name

  • Gasoline

    Rated in 2008–2017.

  • Electric

    Rated in 2011 and 2013–2019.

All 10 model years, best and lowest version
Model yearsBest versionCombinedCity / hwyLowest versionVersions
2017fortwo cabriolet3533 / 39344
2016fortwo coupe3533 / 39342
2012–2015fortwo cabriolet3634 / 38362
2011fortwo cabriolet3633 / 39362
2010fortwo cabriolet3633 / 41362
2008–2009fortwo convertible3633 / 41362

Version names in the EPA list: EQ fortwo (convertible), EQ fortwo (coupe), fortwo cabriolet, fortwo convertible, fortwo coupe, fortwo electric drive cabriolet, fortwo electric drive convertible, fortwo electric drive coupe.

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