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BYD Han vs smart #1 comparison

Compare performance (517 HP vs 368 HP), boot space and price (59,200 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Han or smart #1?

BYD Han vs smart #1: Key differences

BYD Han

  • markedly more power
  • markedly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space
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smart #1

  • substantially cheaper
  • barely more efficient
  • markedly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Han

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

smart #1 is substantially cheaper – starting at 40,700 £ , while the BYD Han costs 59,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,455 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the smart #1 is barely more efficient: consuming 18.2 kWh/100km compared to 18.5 kWh/100km for the BYD Han. That’s a difference of about 0.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the BYD Han offers markedly more range – reaching up to 521 km, about 121 km more than the smart #1.

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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 BYD Han offers markedly more power – delivering 517 HP compared to 368 HP. That’s roughly 149 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Han is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the smart #1 takes 4.9 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Han delivers noticeably more torque with 700 Nm compared to 470 Nm. That’s about 230 Nm more.

Han

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 markedly lighter – 1,900 kg compared to 2,325 kg. The difference is around 425 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BYD Han offers visibly more boot space – 410 L compared to 313 L. That’s a difference of about 97 L.

When it comes to payload, the smart #1 carries clearly more – 425 kg compared to 335 kg. That’s a difference of about 90 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Han holds a decisive overall lead 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.

from £59,200
Han

BYD Han

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 517 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 521 km
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smart #1

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
59,200 - 62,200 £
Price
40,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
521 km
Electric Range
400 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,325 kg
Curb weight
1,900 kg
Trunk capacity
410 L
Trunk capacity
313 L
Length
4,995 mm
Length
-
Width
1,910 mm
Width
1,822 mm
Height
1,495 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
335 kg
Payload
425 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
517 HP
Power HP
368 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
700 Nm
Torque
470 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
380 kW
Power kW
271 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BYD
Brand
smart
Is the BYD Han offered with different drivetrains?

The BYD Han is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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