smart fortwo Annual Fuel Cost

Running a 2019 smart fortwo costs about $700 per year in fuel, based on 15,000 miles of driving at average U.S. fuel prices.

Latest model year (2019):

The smart fortwo costs an estimated $700/year in fuel.

Verifiedfueleconomy.gov · Verified August 11, 2026

Overview MPG Engine Specs Fuel Cost Transmission Drivetrain Vehicle Class Maintenance Dimensions Curb Weight EV Range

smart fortwo Fuel Cost — All Years

Year	Trim	Engine	Fuel	MPG Comb.	Annual Cost	CO₂ (g/mi)	GHG Score
2019Config 1 of 2	Auto (A1)	—	Electricity	102	$750	—	10
2019Config 2 of 2	Auto (A1)	—	Electricity	108	$700	—	10
2018Config 1 of 2	Auto (A1)	—	Electricity	108	$700	—	10
2018Config 2 of 2	Auto (A1)	—	Electricity	102	$750	—	10
2017Config 1 of 6	Auto (A1)	—	Electricity	102	$750	—	10
2017Config 2 of 6	Auto (A1)	—	Electricity	108	$700	—	10
2017Config 3 of 6	Auto (AM6), 3 cyl, 0.9 L	3 0.9L	Premium Gasoline	35	$2,150	248	8
2017Config 4 of 6	Auto (AM6), 3 cyl, 0.9 L	3 0.9L	Premium Gasoline	35	$2,150	251	8
2017Config 5 of 6	Man 5-spd, 3 cyl, 0.9 L	3 0.9L	Premium Gasoline	34	$2,250	258	8
2017Config 6 of 6	Man 5-spd, 3 cyl, 0.9 L	3 0.9L	Premium Gasoline	34	$2,250	257	8
2016Config 1 of 3	Auto (A1)	—	Electricity	107	$700	—	10
2016Config 2 of 3	Auto (AM6), 3 cyl, 0.9 L	3 0.9L	Premium Gasoline	35	$2,150	246	8
2016Config 3 of 3	Man 5-spd, 3 cyl, 0.9 L	3 0.9L	Premium Gasoline	34	$2,250	255	8
2015Config 1 of 2	Auto (A1)	—	Electricity	107	$700	—	10
2015Config 2 of 2	Auto (AM5), 3 cyl, 1.0 L	3 1.0L	Premium Gasoline	36	$2,100	244	8

Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.

smart fortwo data analysis

How smart fortwo estimated annual fuel cost varies

Across 15 configurations recorded for the 2015 through 2019 smart fortwo, estimated annual fuel cost runs from $700 to $2,250. The strongest figure belongs to the 2019 smart fortwo (Auto (A1)) at $700, and the weakest to the 2016 car (Man 5-spd, 3 cyl, 0.9 L) at $2,250 — a spread of 69%. A gap that wide means the model year and configuration you buy matter more than the nameplate does: quoting a single number for the smart fortwo would be misleading.

What changed for 2019

Average estimated annual fuel cost for the 2019 smart fortwo is $725, against $725 for the 2018 car — it held flat. A carry-over year like this usually means no powertrain or structural change, so an older example is the cheaper way into the same specification.

How to read this smart fortwo data

This page lists every 2015 through 2019 smart fortwo record we hold for this measurement — 15 rows in total, one per configuration and model year rather than a single headline figure. Figures are published as the source agency records them: we do not round, average or interpolate missing years, and a year that is absent from the table is a year with no published measurement rather than a zero. Where a manufacturer offered several drivetrains or body styles in the same year, each appears on its own row, because those variants rarely share the same numbers.

Configurations behind these smart fortwo numbers

The 2015 through 2019 smart fortwo entries here cover the variants Auto (A1), Auto (AM6), 3 cyl, 0.9 L, Man 5-spd, 3 cyl, 0.9 L and Auto (AM5), 3 cyl, 1.0 L. 2017 is the busiest model year in the record with 6 separate measured configurations, which is why a single quoted estimated annual fuel cost figure for that year is rarely the one that matches the car in front of you. Match the row to the exact drivetrain, body style and engine on the window sticker or VIN before relying on the number, and use the comparison links below to see how those same configurations line up against rival models.

Where these smart fortwo figures come from

Every value on this page is loaded from federal open data — EPA fuel economy submissions, NHTSA vehicle and crash-test records, and manufacturer specification filings — rather than dealer listings or copied editorial content. The smart fortwo record refreshes as the agencies publish, which typically means new model-year rows appear in the autumn and crash-test results follow through the model year as vehicles are tested. Because certification data is filed per configuration, treat any single headline number for this vehicle with caution: the figure that applies to a specific car depends on its engine, drivetrain, body style and model year, all of which are listed separately above. If a number here disagrees with a brochure, the brochure is usually quoting the best available configuration rather than the one being sold.

Frequently Asked Questions About fortwo Fuel Cost

How much does it cost to fuel the smart fortwo?

The estimated annual fuel cost for the smart fortwo is $700 per year, based on 15,000 miles of driving and average fuel prices. Costs vary by trim and engine.

How much CO₂ does the smart fortwo produce?

The smart fortwo produces approximately — grams of CO₂ per mile. Lower numbers mean fewer emissions. See the table for per-trim details.