- Newest year: 2008
- Gas
- Two-seaters
2008 smart fortwo MPG & Fuel Cost
2 configurations · 36 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 10 of 10 two-seater configurations, MY2008. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2008 smart fortwo at a glance
The 2008 smart fortwo has 2 configurations in the EPA database, rated 36 MPG combined. The most efficient is the convertible 1.0L 3-cyl RWD at 36 MPG, which costs about $2,230 a year to fuel at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The convertible 1.0L 3-cyl RWD costs less to fuel than 10 of 10 two-seater configurations rated for MY2008 (class median $4,020 a year).
What the 2008 convertible 1.0L 3-cyl RWD costs to drive
Per month
$186
$2,230 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$3.72
Per 100 miles
$14.87
Five years
$11,150
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the two-seater median
$1,790less a year
Class median $4,020 a year, MY2008
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2008 smart fortwo MPG
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| convertible (Most efficient) | 1.0L 3-cyl | RWD | 33 | 41 | 36 | $2,230 |
| coupe | 1.0L 3-cyl | RWD | 33 | 41 | 36 | $2,230 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the convertible 1.0L 3-cyl RWD: $2,660 in California and $1,940 in Texas, a $720 difference.
- California $2,660
- Washington $2,500
- New York $2,200
- Florida $2,040
- Texas $1,940
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Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2008 smart fortwo get?
EPA rates the 2008 smart fortwo at 36 MPG combined across 2 configurations. The most efficient, the convertible 1.0L 3-cyl RWD, is rated 36 MPG combined (33 city / 41 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2008 smart fortwo per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the convertible 1.0L 3-cyl RWD costs about $2,230 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $2,230 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2008 smart fortwo 100 miles?
About $14.87 per 100 miles for the convertible 1.0L 3-cyl RWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2008 smart fortwo more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The convertible 1.0L 3-cyl RWD is rated 33 city and 41 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 8 MPG.
How does the 2008 smart fortwo compare with other two-seater configurations?
The convertible 1.0L 3-cyl RWD costs about $2,230 a year to fuel, $1,790 less than the class median of $4,020, and less than 10 of 10 two-seater configurations. The comparison covers all 81 rated two-seater configurations for MY2008, not weighted by sales.