smart fortwo

Transmission, start-stop, premium fuel and flex-fuel by model year, 2010–2019

TransmissionThe 2017 smart fortwo is offered with a 6-speed automated manual or a 5-speed manual, depending on configuration.

Auto start-stopNo. EPA lists no auto start-stop on any 2017 smart fortwo configuration it tested.

Premium fuelEPA tested the 2017 smart fortwo on premium fuel; your owner's manual or fuel-door label is the authority.

Flex-fuel (E85)No. EPA does not list any 2017 smart fortwo configuration as a flex-fuel vehicle (FFV).

2017 at a glance

6 configurations tested by EPA

CVTNone

0 of 4

No CVT

ManualSome

2 of 4

5-speed

Auto start-stopNone

0 of 4

Premium fuelAll

4 of 4

EPA test fuel

Flex-fuel (E85)None

0 of 4

No FFV versions

EPA lists a manual transmission for the smart fortwo in these model years: 2016–2017 (2 years of data from 2010–2019).

smart fortwo features by model year

Which smart fortwo model years have each feature. Each cell links to that year's configurations.
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CVT	2010 CVT: None	2011 CVT: None	2012 CVT: None	2013 CVT: None	2014 CVT: None	2015 CVT: None	2016 CVT: None	2017 CVT: None	2018 CVT: Electric	2019 CVT: Electric
Manual	2010 Manual: None	2011 Manual: None	2012 Manual: None	2013 Manual: None	2014 Manual: None	2015 Manual: None	2016 Manual: Some	2017 Manual: Some	2018 Manual: Electric	2019 Manual: Electric
Automated manual	2010 Automated manual: All	2011 Automated manual: All	2012 Automated manual: All	2013 Automated manual: All	2014 Automated manual: All	2015 Automated manual: All	2016 Automated manual: Some	2017 Automated manual: Some	2018 Automated manual: Electric	2019 Automated manual: Electric
Automatic	2010 Automatic: None	2011 Automatic: None	2012 Automatic: None	2013 Automatic: None	2014 Automatic: None	2015 Automatic: None	2016 Automatic: None	2017 Automatic: None	2018 Automatic: Electric	2019 Automatic: Electric
Start-stop	2010 Start-stop: Not reported	2011 Start-stop: Not reported	2012 Start-stop: Not reported	2013 Start-stop: None	2014 Start-stop: None	2015 Start-stop: None	2016 Start-stop: None	2017 Start-stop: None	2018 Start-stop: Electric	2019 Start-stop: Electric
Premium fuel	2010 Premium fuel: All	2011 Premium fuel: All	2012 Premium fuel: All	2013 Premium fuel: All	2014 Premium fuel: All	2015 Premium fuel: All	2016 Premium fuel: All	2017 Premium fuel: All	2018 Premium fuel: Electric	2019 Premium fuel: Electric
Flex-fuel	2010 Flex-fuel: None	2011 Flex-fuel: None	2012 Flex-fuel: None	2013 Flex-fuel: None	2014 Flex-fuel: None	2015 Flex-fuel: None	2016 Flex-fuel: None	2017 Flex-fuel: None	2018 Flex-fuel: Electric	2019 Flex-fuel: Electric

All configurationsSome configurationsNoneNot reported by EPA

Configurations by year

2019 smart fortwo

2 configurations

EPA model name	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Start-stop	EPA test fuel	Flex-fuel
EQ fortwo (convertible)	Electric	Single-speed (electric drive)A1	Rear-Wheel	n/a	Electricity	No
EQ fortwo (coupe)	Electric	Single-speed (electric drive)A1	Rear-Wheel	n/a	Electricity	No

2018 smart fortwo

2 configurations

EPA model name	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Start-stop	EPA test fuel	Flex-fuel
fortwo electric drive convertible	Electric	Single-speed (electric drive)A1	Rear-Wheel	n/a	Electricity	No
fortwo electric drive coupe	Electric	Single-speed (electric drive)A1	Rear-Wheel	n/a	Electricity	No

2017 smart fortwo

6 configurations

EPA model name	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Start-stop	EPA test fuel	Flex-fuel
fortwo cabriolet	0.9L 3-cyl turbo	6-speed automated manualAM6	Rear-Wheel	No	Premium	No
fortwo cabriolet	0.9L 3-cyl turbo	5-speed manual5-spd	Rear-Wheel	No	Premium	No
fortwo coupe	0.9L 3-cyl turbo	6-speed automated manualAM6	Rear-Wheel	No	Premium	No
fortwo coupe	0.9L 3-cyl turbo	5-speed manual5-spd	Rear-Wheel	No	Premium	No
fortwo electric drive convertible	Electric	Single-speed (electric drive)A1	Rear-Wheel	n/a	Electricity	No
fortwo electric drive coupe	Electric	Single-speed (electric drive)A1	Rear-Wheel	n/a	Electricity	No

2016 smart fortwo

4 configurations

EPA model name	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Start-stop	EPA test fuel	Flex-fuel
fortwo coupe	0.9L 3-cyl turbo	6-speed automated manualAM6	Rear-Wheel	No	Premium	No
fortwo coupe	0.9L 3-cyl turbo	5-speed manual5-spd	Rear-Wheel	No	Premium	No
fortwo electric drive convertible	Electric	Single-speed (electric drive)A1	Rear-Wheel	n/a	Electricity	No
fortwo electric drive coupe	Electric	Single-speed (electric drive)A1	Rear-Wheel	n/a	Electricity	No

2015 smart fortwo

4 configurations

EPA model name	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Start-stop	EPA test fuel	Flex-fuel
fortwo cabriolet	1.0L 3-cyl	5-speed automated manualAM5	Rear-Wheel	No	Premium	No
fortwo coupe	1.0L 3-cyl	5-speed automated manualAM5	Rear-Wheel	No	Premium	No
fortwo electric drive convertible	Electric	Single-speed (electric drive)A1	Rear-Wheel	n/a	Electricity	No
fortwo electric drive coupe	Electric	Single-speed (electric drive)A1	Rear-Wheel	n/a	Electricity	No

2014 smart fortwo

4 configurations

EPA model name	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Start-stop	EPA test fuel	Flex-fuel
fortwo cabriolet	1.0L 3-cyl	5-speed automated manualAM5	Rear-Wheel	No	Premium	No
fortwo coupe	1.0L 3-cyl	5-speed automated manualAM5	Rear-Wheel	No	Premium	No
fortwo electric drive convertible	Electric	Single-speed (electric drive)A1	Rear-Wheel	n/a	Electricity	No
fortwo electric drive coupe	Electric	Single-speed (electric drive)A1	Rear-Wheel	n/a	Electricity	No

2013 smart fortwo

4 configurations

EPA model name	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Start-stop	EPA test fuel	Flex-fuel
fortwo cabriolet	1.0L 3-cyl	5-speed automated manualAM5	Rear-Wheel	No	Premium	No
fortwo coupe	1.0L 3-cyl	5-speed automated manualAM5	Rear-Wheel	No	Premium	No
fortwo electric drive convertible	Electric	Single-speed (electric drive)A1	Rear-Wheel	n/a	Electricity	No
fortwo electric drive coupe	Electric	Single-speed (electric drive)A1	Rear-Wheel	n/a	Electricity	No

2012 smart fortwo

2 configurations

EPA model name	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Start-stop	EPA test fuel	Flex-fuel
fortwo cabriolet	1.0L 3-cyl	5-speed automated manualAM5	Rear-Wheel	Not reported	Premium	No
fortwo coupe	1.0L 3-cyl	5-speed automated manualAM5	Rear-Wheel	Not reported	Premium	No

2011 smart fortwo

4 configurations

EPA model name	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Start-stop	EPA test fuel	Flex-fuel
fortwo cabriolet	1.0L 3-cyl	5-speed automated manualAM5	Rear-Wheel	Not reported	Premium	No
fortwo coupe	1.0L 3-cyl	5-speed automated manualAM5	Rear-Wheel	Not reported	Premium	No
fortwo electric drive cabriolet	Electric	Single-speed (electric drive)A1	Rear-Wheel	n/a	Electricity	No
fortwo electric drive coupe	Electric	Single-speed (electric drive)A1	Rear-Wheel	n/a	Electricity	No

2010 smart fortwo

2 configurations

EPA model name	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Start-stop	EPA test fuel	Flex-fuel
fortwo cabriolet	1.0L 3-cyl	5-speed automated manualAM5	Rear-Wheel	Not reported	Premium	No
fortwo coupe	1.0L 3-cyl	5-speed automated manualAM5	Rear-Wheel	Not reported	Premium	No

Check before you buy or refuel Confirm on the window sticker, owner's manual or with the dealer. Trims and options can differ from the configurations EPA tested.

About premium fuel EPA data shows the fuel a vehicle was tested on. It does not say whether premium is required or only recommended. Your owner's manual or fuel-door label is the authority.

Before using E85 Confirm the vehicle is a flex-fuel vehicle (FFV) in the owner's manual, or look for a yellow gas cap or an "FFV" badge. Not every version of a model is flex-fuel.

Source: U.S. EPA / Department of Energy vehicle data fromFuelEconomy.gov, data as of September 29, 2026.See how we classify vehicles.