2017 smart fortwo coupe

The CarCody take

The 2017 smart fortwo coupe is a two-seat gasoline car with rear-wheel drive and a 0.9-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine. Its EPA rating is 34 combined MPG, with 31 MPG in city driving and 39 MPG on the highway. The listed annual fuel cost is $2400, and tailpipe CO2 is 257 grams per mile.

Who it suits. Drivers who need a two-seat car Buyers wanting rear-wheel drive and a manual gearbox Highway-focused driving where 39 MPG applies

What it is

The 2017 smart fortwo coupe is a two-seater car that runs on gasoline. It uses rear-wheel drive and a manual five-speed transmission.

Power comes from a 0.9-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine. Its defining EPA figure is 34 combined MPG.

The numbers

EPA rates it at 31 MPG in city driving and 39 MPG on the highway. The combined rating is 34 MPG, blending those two conditions into one figure for everyday comparison.

That means the highway rating is 8 MPG higher than the city rating. Your result will depend on how much of your driving is in each setting.

What it costs to run

The EPA annual fuel-cost figure is $2400. That is the listed yearly gasoline cost for this vehicle, not its purchase price.

Tailpipe emissions are listed at 257 grams of CO2 per mile.

How it compares

Its 34 combined MPG gives you one number for comparing fuel use with other cars. The 31-city and 39-highway ratings show how its result changes with driving conditions.

Who it suits

This car fits a driver who needs two seats, prefers a gasoline engine, and wants rear-wheel drive with a manual gearbox.

Its figures make the most sense for someone whose driving can take advantage of the 39 MPG highway rating, while accepting the lower 31 MPG city figure.

Trade-offs

The manual five-speed transmission and rear-wheel-drive layout define how it is driven. The two-seat EPA class also limits the car to two occupants.

Gasoline power brings a listed annual fuel cost of $2400 and tailpipe CO2 of 257 grams per mile. City fuel use is lower than highway fuel use at 31 versus 39 MPG.

Verdict

Choose the 2017 smart fortwo coupe if two seats and a manual rear-wheel-drive setup match your daily needs. Its 34 combined MPG is the central running figure, with stronger economy on the highway than in town. The EPA lists $2400 in annual fuel cost, so fuel spending matters alongside the car's small seating capacity. This is a focused choice for a buyer who values its specific layout rather than broad passenger capacity.