2017 smart fortwo coupe

The CarCody take

The 2017 smart fortwo coupe is a two-seat car with rear-wheel drive, a 0.9-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine, and an automatic transmission. Its combined rating is 35 MPG, with 33 MPG in city driving and 39 MPG on the highway. Annual fuel cost is listed at $2350, and tailpipe CO2 is 248 grams per mile.

Who it suits. Drivers who need seating for two Rear-wheel-drive shoppers Mixed city and highway driving

What it is

The 2017 smart fortwo coupe is a two-seater car with rear-wheel drive. It runs on gasoline through a 0.9-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine and an AM6 automatic transmission.

Its defining figure is 35 MPG combined. That rating blends the 33 MPG city figure with the 39 MPG highway figure.

The numbers

City driving is rated at 33 MPG. Highway driving is rated at 39 MPG, so steady open-road trips use less fuel than stop-and-go travel on paper.

The car’s tailpipe CO2 figure is 248 grams per mile.

What it costs to run

The listed annual fuel cost is $2350. That gives you a yearly budget figure for gasoline use, while your actual bill will depend on how much and where you drive.

How it compares

Use the 35 MPG combined figure as the baseline when you line this coupe up with other smart cars. Its 33 city and 39 highway ratings show how the split changes with driving conditions.

Who it suits

This layout suits a driver who wants a two-seat car and prefers rear-wheel drive. The combined rating gives a single number for mixed driving, while the separate city and highway figures help match it to your routine.

Trade-offs

The 39 MPG highway rating is higher than the 33 MPG city rating, so frequent urban trips may cost more in fuel than mostly highway travel. The car carries only two people, and its 248-gram-per-mile CO2 figure is part of the operating picture.

Verdict

Choose this fortwo coupe if two seats, rear-wheel drive, and a 35 MPG combined rating fit your daily needs. Its gasoline powertrain keeps the numbers straightforward: 33 MPG around town and 39 MPG on the highway. Plan around the stated $2350 annual fuel cost, and remember that the two-seat layout limits who and what you can carry. It is a focused small-car choice rather than a general-purpose people mover.