smart fortwo Vehicle Class & EPA Size Category

The EPA classifies the 2019 smart fortwo as a Two Seaters, a rating based on body style and interior volume.

Latest model year (2019):

The smart fortwo is classified by the EPA as a Two Seaters.

Verifiedfueleconomy.gov · Verified August 11, 2026

smart fortwo Vehicle Class — All Years

YearTrimVehicle ClassDriveFuel TypeMPG Comb.
2019Auto (A1)Two SeatersRear-Wheel DriveElectricity102
2019Auto (A1)Two SeatersRear-Wheel DriveElectricity108
2018Auto (A1)Two SeatersRear-Wheel DriveElectricity108
2018Auto (A1)Two SeatersRear-Wheel DriveElectricity102
2017Auto (A1)Two SeatersRear-Wheel DriveElectricity102
2017Auto (A1)Two SeatersRear-Wheel DriveElectricity108
2017Auto (AM6), 3 cyl, 0.9 LTwo SeatersRear-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline35
2017Auto (AM6), 3 cyl, 0.9 LTwo SeatersRear-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline35
2017Man 5-spd, 3 cyl, 0.9 LTwo SeatersRear-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline34
2017Man 5-spd, 3 cyl, 0.9 LTwo SeatersRear-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline34
2016Auto (A1)Two SeatersRear-Wheel DriveElectricity107
2016Auto (A1)Two SeatersRear-Wheel DriveElectricity107
2016Auto (AM6), 3 cyl, 0.9 LTwo SeatersRear-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline35
2016Man 5-spd, 3 cyl, 0.9 LTwo SeatersRear-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline34
2015Auto (A1)Two SeatersRear-Wheel DriveElectricity107
2015Auto (A1)Two SeatersRear-Wheel DriveElectricity107
2015Auto (AM5), 3 cyl, 1.0 LTwo SeatersRear-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline36
2015Auto (AM5), 3 cyl, 1.0 LTwo SeatersRear-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline36

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 Vehicle Class FAQ

What class of vehicle is the smart fortwo?

The EPA classifies the smart fortwo as a Two Seaters. This classification is based on interior volume and body style and affects how its fuel economy is compared with other vehicles.

Is the smart fortwo considered a small or large vehicle?

Based on its EPA class (Two Seaters), the smart fortwo is grouped with vehicles of similar size and interior volume. The class can change between model years when the body is redesigned.

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