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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 car with rear-wheel drive, a 0.9-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine and a five-speed manual transmission. Its EPA rating is 34 MPG combined, with 31 MPG city and 38 MPG highway. EPA annual fuel cost is $2,400, and tailpipe emissions are 258 grams of CO2 per mile.
Good to know
- 34 MPG combined EPA rating
- 38 MPG highway rating
- Rear-wheel drive
- Five-speed manual transmission
- 0.9-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine
Watch for
- Two-seat EPA class
- 31 MPG city rating is lower than highway MPG
- Gasoline powertrain
- 258 grams of CO2 per mile
Who it suits. Drivers who need only two seats Buyers wanting rear-wheel drive and a manual
The 2017 smart fortwo cabriolet makes sense for a driver who values a two-seat format and wants a manual, rear-wheel-drive gasoline car. Its official fuel figures are 34 MPG combined, 31 city and 38 highway, with an EPA annual fuel-cost estimate of $2,400. Those numbers give city and highway users different expectations, while 258 grams of CO2 per mile states its tailpipe output. Consider it when the two-seat layout fits your routine; look elsewhere if you need more seating.
What it is
The 2017 smart fortwo cabriolet is a two-seat car powered by gasoline. It uses rear-wheel drive, a 0.9-liter three-cylinder turbo engine and a five-speed manual transmission.
Its defining EPA figure is 34 MPG combined. That combines the car's 31 MPG city rating and 38 MPG highway rating.
The numbers
Use 31 MPG as the city reference and 38 MPG for highway driving. The combined figure is 34 MPG for mixed driving.
The car is classified by the EPA as a Two Seater.
What it costs to run
The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $2,400. That is the yearly gasoline estimate attached to this car's official ratings.
Tailpipe emissions are 258 grams of CO2 per mile.
How it compares
The 34 MPG combined figure gives you a clear yardstick for comparing this car with other gasoline cars. For your own driving, use 31 MPG in city-heavy use and 38 MPG on the highway.
No higher or lower result is stated for another car.
Who it suits
This car suits a buyer who wants a small two-seat gasoline car and expects rear-wheel drive with a manual transmission.
Its city and highway ratings make the driving mix important: the highway figure is higher, while frequent city driving uses the lower city rating.
Trade-offs
You get a two-seat layout rather than a larger passenger cabin. The powertrain is a 0.9-liter turbocharged three-cylinder paired with a five-speed manual.
Fuel use differs by road: 31 MPG in city driving versus 38 MPG on the highway.
Verdict
Choose the 2017 smart fortwo cabriolet if two seats, gasoline power, rear-wheel drive and a manual gearbox match your needs. Its 34 MPG combined EPA rating gives it a straightforward running-cost reference, with the EPA estimating $2,400 in annual fuel expense. The 38 MPG highway result favors longer open-road trips, while the 31 MPG city number is the one to watch in urban use. Its compact two-seat purpose is the central decision point.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 34 MPG
- City MPG
- 31 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 38 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,400
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 258 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
- Manual 5-spd
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
How many seats does the 2017 smart fortwo cabriolet have?
It is classified by the EPA as a Two Seater.
What is its combined MPG?
The EPA combined rating is 34 MPG.
What are its city and highway MPG figures?
It is rated at 31 MPG in the city and 38 MPG on the highway.
How much does it cost to fuel each year?
The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $2,400.
What engine and transmission does it use?
It has a 0.9-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine and a five-speed manual transmission.
Is the 2017 smart fortwo cabriolet front-wheel drive?
No. Its drive layout is rear-wheel drive.
What fuel does it use?
It uses gasoline.
How much tailpipe CO2 does it emit?
Tailpipe emissions are 258 grams of CO2 per mile.
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