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smart · model year 2017
2017 smart fortwo cabriolet
Two Seaters · Rear-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Two Seaters
Where it places
The CarCody take
The 2017 smart fortwo cabriolet is a two-seat gasoline car with rear-wheel drive and a 0.9-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine. Its defining figure is 35 combined MPG, with 33 MPG in city driving and 38 MPG on the highway. The listed annual fuel cost is $2,350.
Good to know
- 35 combined MPG
- 38 MPG highway rating
- Rear-wheel drive
- Two-seat car
- 0.9-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine
Watch for
- Two-seat layout limits passenger capacity
- 33 MPG city rating is lower than its highway figure
- Annual fuel cost is listed at $2,350
- Gasoline-only powertrain
Who it suits. Drivers who need seating for two Highway-focused driving Buyers seeking rear-wheel drive
The 2017 smart fortwo cabriolet makes sense for a driver who regularly travels alone or with one passenger and wants rear-wheel drive. Its 35 combined MPG is the central fuel figure, with a stronger 38-MPG highway rating than its 33-MPG city rating. The $2,350 annual fuel cost sets a straightforward yearly expectation. Before choosing it, make sure a two-seat car works for your passengers and that the gasoline powertrain, turbocharged three-cylinder engine, and AM6 automatic suit your driving pattern.
What it is
The 2017 smart fortwo cabriolet is a two-seat car. It uses gasoline and sends power to the rear wheels.
Its engine is a 0.9-liter turbocharged three-cylinder paired with an AM6 automatic transmission.
The numbers
The headline figure is 35 combined MPG. That is the single number to use when you want one fuel-economy figure for mixed driving.
The city figure is 33 MPG, while the highway figure is 38 MPG. Your result depends on how closely your driving matches those conditions.
What it costs to run
The listed annual fuel cost is $2,350. That gives a simple yearly budget figure for running this gasoline car on fuel.
How it compares
Its city and highway figures give you a more useful match when your driving is mostly one type.
Who it suits
This layout suits a driver who needs two seats and wants a gasoline car with rear-wheel drive. The 38-MPG highway figure may matter most for regular highway trips.
Trade-offs
The car combines a two-seat cabin with a 0.9-liter engine and rear-wheel drive. That is a specific setup rather than a general-purpose family configuration.
Fuel use is rated at 33 MPG in the city and 38 MPG on the highway, so the annual fuel budget remains a key part of the choice.
Verdict
Choose the 2017 smart fortwo cabriolet if two seats, rear-wheel drive, and a 35-MPG combined rating fit your daily routine. Its 38-MPG highway number favors longer road use over city-heavy driving, while the $2,350 annual fuel figure gives you a clear running-cost reference. The 0.9-liter turbocharged three-cylinder and AM6 automatic define the powertrain. This is a focused two-seat car, so the decision depends on whether that basic layout matches how many people you carry.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 35 MPG
- City MPG
- 33 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 38 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,350
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 251 g per mile
- Model year
- 2017
- Body
- Car
- EPA size class
- Two Seaters
- Drive
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 0.9 L 3-cyl turbo
- Transmission
- Automatic (AM6)
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
How many seats does the 2017 smart fortwo cabriolet have?
It is a two-seat car.
What fuel economy does it get?
It is rated at 35 combined MPG, with 33 MPG in city driving and 38 MPG on the highway.
What engine is in the 2017 smart fortwo cabriolet?
It has a 0.9-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine.
Does it use an automatic transmission?
Yes. The transmission is an AM6 automatic.
Which wheels drive the car?
It uses rear-wheel drive.
What is its annual fuel cost?
The listed annual fuel cost is $2,350.
What kind of car is it?
It is a gasoline car in the Two Seaters EPA class, listed as a car body style.
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