Model year guide

2008 Smart Fortwo Coupe

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2008 Smart Fortwo Coupe is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 24 on record.

2008 Smart Fortwo Coupe at a glance

Combined36 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2008 Smart Fortwo Coupe MPG & running costs

Combined36 mpg
City33 mpg
Highway41 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,300
EPA size classTwo Seaters
TransmissionAutomatic (S5)
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$500 less

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2008 Smart Fortwo Coupe costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$11,500
Fuel only$11,500
Per mile$0.15

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2008 Smart Fortwo Coupe vehicles on record

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2008 Smart Fortwo Coupe — frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2008 Smart Fortwo Coupe get?

The 2008 Smart Fortwo Coupe has a U.S. EPA estimate of 36 mpg combined (33 city / 41 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.