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Combined MPG
36 MPG
55% city / 45% highway weighted
City Driving Rating
34 MPG
Stop-and-go urban cycle
Highway Driving Rating
38 MPG
Sustained open-highway test
Annual Fuel Cost
$700–2,100
EPA estimate @ 15,000 miles/yr
Laboratory Fuel Economy Certification

Executive Efficiency Findings

The 2015 smart fortwo delivers an EPA-certified 36 MPG combined across 4 configurations. Estimated annual fuel costs range from $700 to $2,100.

EPA Testing Standards: Ratings derived from official dynamometer laboratory tests under 40 CFR Part 600. Real-world fuel economy varies based on driving style, ambient temperature, cargo payload, and terrain.
Certified Powertrain Attributes
  • • Certified Configurations: 4 trim and powertrain permutation(s).
  • • Combined Rating Range: 36 MPG.
  • • Annual Energy Cost: $700–2,100 (15k mi/yr).
Electrification Analysis

2015 smart fortwo Powertrain & Efficiency Comparison

Factual efficiency differences across gasoline, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric variants

GASOLINE 2 TRIMS

Standard Gasoline

36–36 MPG

Annual Fuel Cost: $2,100–$2,100.

EPA Certified
ELECTRIC 2 TRIMS

Battery Electric (BEV)

68–68 mi Range • 107 MPGe

Annual Energy Cost: $700–$2,100.

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Certified Ratings Matrix

Official EPA Fuel Economy Ratings by Configuration (4)

Laboratory certification test values across engine, transmission, and drivetrain permutations

Configuration / Model Powertrain Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Annual Fuel Cost CO2 (g/mi)
fortwo coupe Premium 1L 3-Cyl Gas Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM5) 34 MPG 38 MPG 36 MPG — $2,100 —
fortwo cabriolet Premium 1L 3-Cyl Gas Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM5) 34 MPG 38 MPG 36 MPG — $2,100 —
fortwo electric drive convertible Electricity Electric (BEV) Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 122 MPGe 93 MPGe 107 MPGe 68 mi $700 —
fortwo electric drive coupe Electricity Electric (BEV) Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 122 MPGe 93 MPGe 107 MPGe 68 mi $700 —
Operating Cost Economics

Standardized Energy Cost & Consumption Benchmarks

Standardized annual energy consumption and operating cost metrics based on 15,000 annual miles

ENERGY UNIT 25 MI

Fuel Cost per 25 Miles

$2.43–$2.43

Based on $3.50 per gallon regular gasoline

ANNUAL TOTAL 15K MI

Annual Fuel Consumption

417–417 Gal

Estimated annual energy units needed for 15,000 miles

5-YEAR VALUE SAVINGS

5-Year Fuel Cost vs Avg Vehicle

EPA Benchmark

Compared to the average new vehicle over 5 years

Search Intelligence

Quick Answers: EPA Fuel Economy, Electric Range & Energy Costs for the 2015 smart fortwo

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2015 smart fortwo

What gas mileage (MPG) does the 2015 smart fortwo get?

The 2015 smart fortwo achieves an EPA-certified rating of 36 MPG combined across 4 certified configuration(s).

City ratings range from 34 to 36 MPG, and highway ratings range from 36 to 38 MPG.

Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov (40 CFR Part 600)

What is the estimated annual fuel or energy cost for the 2015 smart fortwo?

Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model, estimated annual fueling and energy costs range between $700 and $2,100 for the 2015 smart fortwo.

Calculated under AutoUtility's standardized methodology (15,000 miles per year, 55% city / 45% highway driving, $3.50/gallon regular gasoline, $0.16/kWh electricity) using official EPA dynamometer consumption ratings.

Source: AutoUtility Operating Cost Model (EPA-Certified Baseline)
Official US Government Data Provenance

Fuel economy ratings, electric range figures, and energy cost estimates on this page are retrieved directly from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Energy (FuelEconomy.gov) certified vehicle database under 40 CFR Part 600.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.