smart fortwo Transmission Specifications

The 2019 smart fortwo uses Automatic (A1), Automatic (AM6), Manual 5-spd and other transmissions, depending on engine and trim.

Latest model year (2019):

The smart fortwo comes with Automatic (A1).

Verifiedfueleconomy.gov · Verified August 11, 2026

smart fortwo Transmission — All Years

YearTrimEngineTransmissionDriveMPG Comb.
2019Auto (A1)Automatic (A1)Rear-Wheel Drive102
2019Auto (A1)Automatic (A1)Rear-Wheel Drive108
2018Auto (A1)Automatic (A1)Rear-Wheel Drive108
2018Auto (A1)Automatic (A1)Rear-Wheel Drive102
2017Auto (A1)Automatic (A1)Rear-Wheel Drive102
2017Auto (A1)Automatic (A1)Rear-Wheel Drive108
2017Auto (AM6), 3 cyl, 0.9 L3 0.9LAutomatic (AM6)Rear-Wheel Drive35
2017Auto (AM6), 3 cyl, 0.9 L3 0.9LAutomatic (AM6)Rear-Wheel Drive35
2017Man 5-spd, 3 cyl, 0.9 L3 0.9LManual 5-spdRear-Wheel Drive34
2017Man 5-spd, 3 cyl, 0.9 L3 0.9LManual 5-spdRear-Wheel Drive34
2016Auto (A1)Automatic (A1)Rear-Wheel Drive107
2016Auto (A1)Automatic (A1)Rear-Wheel Drive107
2016Auto (AM6), 3 cyl, 0.9 L3 0.9LAutomatic (AM6)Rear-Wheel Drive35
2016Man 5-spd, 3 cyl, 0.9 L3 0.9LManual 5-spdRear-Wheel Drive34
2015Auto (A1)Automatic (A1)Rear-Wheel Drive107
2015Auto (A1)Automatic (A1)Rear-Wheel Drive107
2015Auto (AM5), 3 cyl, 1.0 L3 1.0LAutomatic (AM5)Rear-Wheel Drive36
2015Auto (AM5), 3 cyl, 1.0 L3 1.0LAutomatic (AM5)Rear-Wheel Drive36

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 Transmission FAQ

What transmission does the smart fortwo have?

The smart fortwo is offered with Automatic (A1), Automatic (AM6), Manual 5-spd, Automatic (AM5) (2019 and earlier model years). Availability depends on engine and trim — see the year-by-year table above.

Does the smart fortwo come with a manual transmission?

Yes — a manual transmission is listed for at least one smart fortwo configuration. Check the table above for the exact years and trims.

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