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Audi Q5 vs smart #1 comparison

Compare performance (367 HP vs 368 HP), boot space and price (46,400 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q5 or smart #1?

Audi Q5 vs smart #1: Key differences

Audi Q5

4.5 (7 Reviews)
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  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space
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smart #1

  • somewhat cheaper
  • very slightly more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • marginally lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

smart #1 is somewhat cheaper – starting at 40,700 £ , while the Audi Q5 costs 46,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,666 £.

As for electric range, the smart #1 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 300 km more than the Audi Q5.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the smart #1 offers very slightly more power – delivering 368 HP compared to 367 HP. That’s roughly 1 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q5 is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the smart #1 takes 4.9 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q5 delivers somewhat more torque with 580 Nm compared to 470 Nm. That’s about 110 Nm more.

Q5

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, smart #1 is marginally lighter – 1,900 kg compared to 1,910 kg. The difference is around 10 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q5 offers visibly more boot space – 520 L compared to 313 L. That’s a difference of about 207 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q5 carries clearly more – 565 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 140 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The smart #1 stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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smart #1

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 368 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 400 km
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Reviews Audi Q5

4.5 (7 Reviews)
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Marek
7 Jun 2026, 08:47:12

Great to drive, the driver-assistance systems work perfectly. Nimble and dynamic. I drive the Sportback version with the 265 hp engine — I recommend it, it has nice acceleration, the gears shift very smoothly, there’s no lag (and I’m talking about the Dynamic setting). It adapts perfectly to the driver’s driving preferences.

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Robert
16 Apr 2026, 20:24:39

Comfortable and composed on the road — an excellent car for daily use. I drive the Q5 TDI with standard suspension and 20‑inch wheels.

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Aurelio
16 Mar 2026, 20:10:09

BYD — to Romania, in my area I have to recharge 5 times.
Audi Q5 — to the same place I refuel only 2 times.
At the end of the merry-go-round, if diesel doesn’t rise again, I can say I travel with peace of mind in the Audi — both on price and comfort 😆😆😆. If I switch on the air conditioning in the BYD, I’m totally screwed; for 1,350 km I’d need solar panels just to keep costs down.
But if I only drive around the city and do short runs, all praise to BYD.

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Klaus
9 Dec 2025, 16:03:21

The Audi Q5 reliably gets me to my destination every day. It isn't cheap, but it's a real looker!!!

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The Smart #1 feels like a breath of fresh air in the compact EV world, pairing playful styling with usable space and a cabin that punches above its size. It skips the fuss and delivers an easygoing, city-friendly driving experience with clever features that make it a sensible, slightly cheeky choice for everyday motoring.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
46,400 - 79,600 £
Price
40,700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
92 - 100 km
Electric Range
400 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
56 - 189 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
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Curb weight
1,910 - 2,245 kg
Curb weight
1,900 kg
Trunk capacity
433 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
313 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,822 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
490 - 565 kg
Payload
425 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 367 HP
Power HP
368 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
340 - 580 Nm
Torque
470 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
150 - 270 kW
Power kW
271 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
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What drivetrain options does the Audi Q5 have?

The Audi Q5 is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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