smart Fuel Consumption and Maintenance
>> Low fuel consumption
The smart fortwo has been Natural Resources Canada's ecoEnergy award winner for three consecutive years as the most fuel efficient vehicle in the two-seater category. The average annual fuel cost of $1188 is the lowest in its class.
5.4L/100km combined highway & city. The smart fortwo has been Natural Resources Canada's eco Energy award winner for three consecutive years as the most fuel efficient vehicle in the two-seater category. With its 33 L tank (including a 3.5 L reserve tank as a back up just in case!), you can fill-up the smart fortwo for approximately $33 at current average fuel prices, and travel an average distance of over 600 km per tank. Your average annual fuel cost is only approximately $1188.
>> Below average repair costs
In the unlikely event of a collision, the safety systems will protect the occupants, and the intelligently designed panels will protect the owner's wallet. Dent-resistant door panels and individual body panels can simply be replaced, which is quicker and much less expensive than conventional cars.
An Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) bumper crash test study conducted on mini and micro cars reported that the average damage/repair costs for 4 different tests on the smart fortwo added up to $899 compared to $1637 for the Mini Cooper, $1951 for the Toyota Yaris and $1960 for the Honda Fit. In addition, the smart fortwo is the only car in the micro/mini car segment to achieve the rating of "acceptable" in these 4 tests.