Diesel, electric and petrol · 2001–2019
Smart fortwo
Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Smart fortwo. By the official figures, the 2017 uses 6.7 L/100km: 42 mpg UK, 35 mpg US.
- Fuel use
- 6.7 L/100km
- 2017 official
- UK mpg
- 42 mpg
- US mpg
- 35 mpg
- On a full tank
- 417 km
- 28 L tank
What a fortwo costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $19.76 per 100 km | $2,173 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $16.22 per 100 km | $1,801 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £18.86 per 100 miles | £1,320 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $12.44 per 100 miles | $1,679 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
453, 2015–2022
Specs for the 1.0; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- City
- Generation
- 453
- Built
- 2015-2022
- Seats
- 2
- Doors
- 3
- Drive
- RWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 2,695 mm
- Width
- 1,665 mm
- Height
- 1,555 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1,873 mm
Engine
- Engine
- 1.0 L 3-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 999 cc
- Cylinders
- 3
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 52 kW
- Torque
- 91 Nm
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Economy
- Fuel tank
- 28 L
451, 2007–2014
Specs for the 1.0 mhd; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- City
- Generation
- 451
- Built
- 2007-2014
- Seats
- 2
- Doors
- 3
- Drive
- RWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 2,695 mm
- Width
- 1,559 mm
- Height
- 1,542 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1,867 mm
Engine
- Engine
- 1.0 L 3-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 999 cc
- Cylinders
- 3
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 52 kW
- Torque
- 92 Nm
- Gearbox
- 5-speed automated manual
Economy
- Fuel tank
- 33 L
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Electric | 20.5 kWh/100km | 3.0 mi/kWh | 102 MPGe | 93 km |
| 2018 | Electric | 20.5 kWh/100km | 3.0 mi/kWh | 102 MPGe | 93 km |
| 2017 | Electric | 20.5 kWh/100km | 3.0 mi/kWh | 102 MPGe | 93 km |
| 2017 | Petrol | 6.7 L/100km | 42 mpg | 35 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Petrol | 4.5 L/100km | 63 mpg | 53 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Electric | 19.6 kWh/100km | 3.2 mi/kWh | 107 MPGe | 109 km |
| 2015 | Petrol | 4.8 L/100km | 59 mpg | 49 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Electric | 19.6 kWh/100km | 3.2 mi/kWh | 107 MPGe | 109 km |
| 2014 | Petrol | 4.5 L/100km | 63 mpg | 53 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Electric | 19.9 kWh/100km | 3.1 mi/kWh | 105 MPGe | 109 km |
| 2013 | Electric | 19.9 kWh/100km | 3.1 mi/kWh | 105 MPGe | 109 km |
| 2013 | Petrol | 4.6 L/100km | 62 mpg | 51 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Petrol | 4.6 L/100km | 62 mpg | 51 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Petrol | 4.3 L/100km | 66 mpg | 55 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Electric | 24.2 kWh/100km | 2.6 mi/kWh | 86 MPGe | 101 km |
| 2010 | Petrol | 4.4 L/100km | 65 mpg | 54 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Petrol | 4.4 L/100km | 64 mpg | 54 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Petrol | 5.1 L/100km | 55 mpg | 46 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Petrol | 5.4 L/100km | 52 mpg | 44 mpg | — |
| 2006 | Petrol | 3.4 L/100km | 83 mpg | 69 mpg | — |
| 2005 | Petrol | 5.3 L/100km | 53 mpg | 44 mpg | — |
| 2004 | Petrol | 5.0 L/100km | 57 mpg | 48 mpg | — |
Smart fortwo questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Smart fortwo?
The 2017 Smart fortwo uses 6.7 L/100km by its official figures: 42 mpg in UK gallons and 35 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much electricity does the Smart fortwo use?
The 2017 Smart fortwo uses 20.5 kWh/100km officially (3.0 mi/kWh, 102 MPGe). Its official range is 93 km (58 miles).
How much does a Smart fortwo cost to run a year?
At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $2,173 in New Zealand, $1,801 in Australia, £1,320 in United Kingdom, $1,679 in United States.
How far does a Smart fortwo go on a full tank?
About 417 km (259 miles) from its 28 L tank at its official fuel use.
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