The 33/41 mpg smart looks good on paper. Its one-liter engine is very fuel efficient, and the unusual design offers deceptively spacious accommodations for two (even if top hats are part of your attire). The 5.1 tons of CO2 produced annually gives the Smart a low carbon footprint, and the body panels are recyclable, too. But the car requires premium fuel, and both the performance and fit-and-finish standards are pretty low. The car is noisy, and crosswinds upset the ultra-light body.
For about the same price, you can buy a Honda Fit with 28/35 mpg, room for four and a much better ownership experience. Europeans get an ungainly four-door version.
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