Diesel, electric and petrol · 2001–2019
Smart fortwo
Energy use, range, running costs and specs for the Smart fortwo.
- Energy use
- 20.5 kWh/100km
- 2019 official
- UK
- 3.0 mi/kWh
- 102 MPGe US
- Range
- 93 km
- 58 miles
- Seats
- 2
What a fortwo costs to run
At today's average electricity prices, by its official energy use.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $0.39/kWh electricity | $8.00 per 100 km | $880 |
| Australia | $0.33/kWh electricity | $6.77 per 100 km | $751 |
| United Kingdom | £0.25/kWh electricity | £8.15 per 100 miles | £571 |
| United States | $0.18/kWh electricity | $5.94 per 100 miles | $802 |
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 | Petrol | 6.7 L/100km | 42 mpg | 35 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Electric | 20.5 kWh/100km | 3.0 mi/kWh | 102 MPGe | 93 km |
| 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 | Petrol | 4.6 L/100km | 62 mpg | 51 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Electric | 19.9 kWh/100km | 3.1 mi/kWh | 105 MPGe | 109 km |
| 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
How much electricity does the Smart fortwo use?
The 2019 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 electricity prices and a typical year's driving: $880 in New Zealand, $751 in Australia, £571 in United Kingdom, $802 in United States.
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