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2016 smart fortwo electric drive convertible MPG & Specs — Real-World vs EPA, All Trims

This is an electric model — no gasoline.

107
MPG combined (122 city / 93 hwy)
$700
est. fuel / year (today's prices, 15k mi)
Electric
gas type

Is the 2016 smart fortwo electric drive convertible good on gas?

At up to 107 MPG combined, the 2016 smart fortwo electric drive convertible is better than average for a Two Seaters — that class averages about 19.4 MPG across 2,500 EPA-tested versions, so it's a good pick on fuel for its size.

Real-world MPG vs the EPA number

The EPA figures above come from a standardized dynamometer test, not the open road — real-world MPG typically runs a bit lower depending on your driving, climate and terrain. That's true of every car on this site, old or new.

EPA updated its fuel-economy equations again for model year 2017 — mostly affecting hybrids and turbocharged engines — and recalculated 2011-2016 ratings to match, in some cases 1-2 MPG lower. The number above already reflects that update.

For its most efficient trim, the EPA estimates about $700 a year in fuel (15,000 miles) — roughly $58 a month.

2016 smart fortwo electric drive convertible trims & fuel economy

Trim (engine / transmission)FuelMPGFuel/yr (today's price)
electric, A1 automatic, RWDELECTRIC107$700

2016 smart fortwo electric drive convertible specs

What the EPA test-car listings record for this model year — every combination sold is a row in the trims table above.

Engine optionsElectric
TransmissionA1 automatic
Drive typeRWD
EPA body classTwo Seaters
FuelElectric

Other years of the smart fortwo electric drive convertible

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1 trim(s) · EPA FuelEconomy.gov data retrieved 2026-07-24 · fuel prices AAA national average as of 2026-07-05.