2015 smart fortwo EPA Fuel Economy Summary

The 2015 smart fortwo delivers an EPA-certified 36 MPG combined (34 city / 38 highway) across 4 configurations. Estimated annual fuel costs range from $700 to $2,100.

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

2015 smart fortwo Powertrain & Efficiency Comparison

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

Internal Combustion

Standard Gasoline Trims

36–36 MPG Combined

Annual Fuel Cost: $2,100–$2,100 (2 configurations)

All-Electric

Battery Electric (BEV)

68–68 mi Range • 107 MPGe

Annual Energy Cost: $700–$2,100 (2 configurations)

Official EPA Fuel Economy Ratings by Configuration (4 Variants)

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
EPA Test Methodology: Fuel economy estimates are determined by vehicle manufacturers in accordance with EPA regulations (40 CFR Part 600) and verified by EPA laboratories. Estimates assume 15,000 miles per year of driving (55% city, 45% highway) at prevailing fuel and electricity prices.

Deterministic Fuel Cost & Consumption Benchmarks

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

Fuel Cost per 25 Miles

$2.43–$2.43

Based on $3.50 per gallon regular gasoline

Annual Fuel Consumption

417–417 Gallons

Estimated annual energy units needed for 15,000 miles

5-Year Fuel Cost vs Avg Vehicle

Official EPA Benchmark

Compared to the average new vehicle over 5 years

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.

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