- Electric
- Two-seaters
- MY2008–2019
smart fortwo MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
12 model years · 2008–2019
15,000 mi/yr · residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)
smart fortwo fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the smart fortwo for 12 model years, 2008 to 2019. Across those years its combined rating runs 34–36 MPG. The latest model year, 2019, has 2 configurations rated 102–108 MPGe combined and costing $850–$910 a year to fuel at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2008 is the 2015 coupe 1.0L 3-cyl RWD, at 36 MPG.
smart fortwo MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | Electric (MPGe) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-2019 Generation page | |||
| 2019 | — | 102–108 | $850–$910 |
| 2018 | — | 102–108 | $850–$910 |
| 2016-2017 Generation page | |||
| 2017 | 34–35 | 102–108 | $850–$2,360 |
| 2016 | 34–35 | 107 | $870–$2,330 |
| 2009-2015 Generation page | |||
| 2015 | 36 | 107 | $870–$2,230 |
| 2014 | 36 | 107 | $880–$2,230 |
| 2013 | 36 | 107 | $880–$2,230 |
| 2012 | 36 | — | $2,230 |
| 2011 | 36 | 87 | $1,070–$2,260 |
| 2010 | 36 | — | $2,230 |
| 2009 | 36 | — | $2,230 |
| 2008 Generation page | |||
| 2008 | 36 | — | $2,230 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
smart fortwo generations
4 generations between 2008 and 2019. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2019 powertrain options
EPA range 57–58 miles.
See electric configurationsFrequently asked questions
What is the smart fortwo's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the smart fortwo run 34–36 MPG across model years 2008 to 2019. The latest year, 2019, is rated — MPG.
Which smart fortwo model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2015 smart fortwo coupe 1.0L 3-cyl RWD has the highest combined rating since 2008, at 36 MPG.
How much does a smart fortwo cost to fuel per year?
For MY2019, EPA-rated configurations cost $850–$910 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026). The most efficient one costs $850.
Has the smart fortwo's fuel economy improved over time?
No. The most efficient configuration moved from 36 MPG in 2008 to 35 MPG in 2017, 1 MPG less.
Is there a hybrid, plug-in or electric smart fortwo?
Yes. Electric versions are rated from 2011 to 2019 (87–108 MPGe).