2012 smart fortwo coupe MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2012 smart fortwo coupe.

The 2012 smart fortwo coupe runs on premium gasoline and is in the Two Seaters car class.

Whether you are considering a purchase of the car, or just wanting to find out how economical and environmentally friendly (or un-friendly) your 2012 smart fortwo coupe is, we have the information you need.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2012 smart fortwo coupe Get?

First off, the most commonly asked question. A 2012 smart fortwo coupe gets up to 34 miles per gallon in the city, and 38 miles per gallon on the highway.

The combined average MPG for the 2012 smart fortwo coupe is 36 miles per gallon.

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2012 smart fortwo coupe?

The estimated fuel costs for the 2012 smart fortwo coupe is $2,050 per year.

That value has been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

If you were to compare a 2012 smart fortwo coupe to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will save $1,250 on fuel.

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2012 smart fortwo coupe Consume?

The 2012 smart fortwo coupe will consume roughly 8 barrels of petroleum per year, using the standard estimate of 15,000 miles per year.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Overview

The table below covers all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2012 smart fortwo coupe.

City MPG34
Highway MPG38
Combined MPG36
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $1,250
Fuel Cost$2,050
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum8
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders3
Displacement1
TransmissionAutomatic (AM5)
Vehicle ClassTwo Seaters
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Related smart Models from 2012

If you're interested in other smart models from 2012, you can find them in the table below. You can click the model link to find miles per gallon and emission information for that model.

ModelCombined MPG
fortwo cabriolet36

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