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Smart ForTwo 2012 fuel consumption

Smart ForTwo from 2012 to 2014 real fuel consumption according to user reports is approximately 31% higher compared to advertised fuel consumption. For petrol engines real consumption is in average 29% higher, but for diesel engines is approximately 33% higher. Since 2012 the Smart ForTwo average difference between owner-reported real-world fuel consumption and declared fuel economy has been significantly higher than average.

Year-to-year deviations of actual owner-reported average fuel consumption from advertised values

YearGasoline cars
All carmakersSmart ForTwo
2012+21%+35%
Show all years
2013+23%+35%
2014+26%+35%

See below for the actual consumption of generations and versions of Smart ForTwo.

2012 - 2015

Smart ForTwo 2012 fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines52.6 MPG
4.5 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines38.9 MPG
6.1 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *+35%
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines71.3 MPG
3.3 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines52.3 MPG
4.5 l/100km
Average real diesel consumption difference *+36%

Smart ForTwo 2012 automatic vs manual fuel consumption

As indicated by the advertised fuel consumption, Smart ForTwo 2012 with automatic transmission have almost the same fuel economy as similar versions with manual gearbox.
According to data reported by users regarding real fuel consumption, this generation Smart ForTwo with automatic transmission consumes around 0.1 litres per 100 km or 2% less fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.

Compared to similar cars of other manufacturers, the Smart ForTwo advertised fuel economy is significantly above average, but according to available user reports on actual consumption, real fuel economy is slightly worse than average.
The best real fuel economy in its class according to user reviews of all the modifications has modification with 1.0 petrol engine and manual transmission (Smart fortwo 2012 coupe 1.0 61 HP). However, of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Smart ForTwo with 1.0 petrol engine and manual transmission (Smart fortwo 2012 coupe 1.0 71 HP).

ModificationClaimed consumptionReal consumption
0.8 liter diesel engine
Smart fortwo 2012 coupe 0.8 54 HP manual 71.3 MPG
3.3 l/100km
51.1 MPG
4.6 l/100km+39%
Smart fortwo 2012 coupe 0.8 54 HP automatic 71.3 MPG
3.3 l/100km
53.5 MPG
4.4 l/100km+33%
1.0 liter petrol engine
Smart fortwo 2012 coupe 1.0 61 HP manual 56.0 MPG
4.2 l/100km
42.0 MPG
5.6 l/100km+33%
Smart fortwo 2012 coupe 1.0 71 HP manual 56.0 MPG
4.2 l/100km
40.6 MPG
5.8 l/100km+38%
Smart fortwo 2012 coupe 1.0 71 HP automatic 54.7 MPG
4.3 l/100km
40.6 MPG
5.8 l/100km+35%
Smart fortwo 2012 coupe 1.0 102 HP automatic 45.2 MPG
5.2 l/100km
33.6 MPG
7.0 l/100km+35%

* - Difference between advertised and user reported fuel economy has been calculated taking into account only those car versions for which information is available both on the fuel consumption specified by the manufacturer and reported by users.

User-reported fuel consumption may not accurately represent all users' experiences due to variables such as driving conditions, driving style, technical condition of the vehicle, and other circumstances. Thus, it should not be relied upon as a representative indicator.