2016 smart fortwo coupeFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Two SeatersRear-Wheel Drive

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City

MPG

Highway

MPG

Combined

MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (AM6)

Premium

City

Hwy

Comb

Fuel cost: $2,350/yr

Manual 5-spd

Premium

City

Hwy

Comb

Fuel cost: $2,400/yr

Trim	Engine	City	Hwy	Combined	Fuel Cost/yr
Automatic (AM6)	Premium	33	39	35	$2,350
Manual 5-spd	Premium	31	39	34	$2,400

Annual Fuel Cost

$2,350

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings

$250

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 8/10

GHG Score: 8/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions: 246 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption: 8.5 barrels

Specifications

Engine: 0.9L 3-cyl
Transmission: Automatic
Drivetrain: RWD
Body Style: Sedan
GVWR: Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size: 0.9L, 3-cylinder
Induction Type: Direct Injection
Fuel Type: Premium Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default

$4.490/gal$1,924/yr

California

$5.957/gal$2,553/yr

Texas

$3.888/gal$1,666/yr

Florida

$4.136/gal$1,773/yr

New York

$4.522/gal$1,938/yr

Ohio

$4.510/gal$1,933/yr

Washington

$5.591/gal$2,396/yr

Colorado

$4.618/gal$1,979/yr

Minnesota

$4.344/gal$1,862/yr

Massachusetts

$4.448/gal$1,906/yr

State	Gas Price	Annual Cost	vs. National Avg
National AvgEPA default	$4.490/gal	$1,924/yr	—
California	$5.957/gal	$2,553/yrHIGHEST	+$629
Texas	$3.888/gal	$1,666/yrLOWEST	$-258
Florida	$4.136/gal	$1,773/yr	$-151
New York	$4.522/gal	$1,938/yr	+$14
Ohio	$4.510/gal	$1,933/yr	+$9
Washington	$5.591/gal	$2,396/yr	+$472
Colorado	$4.618/gal	$1,979/yr	+$55
Minnesota	$4.344/gal	$1,862/yr	$-62
Massachusetts	$4.448/gal	$1,906/yr	$-18