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BYD Tang vs smart #1 comparison

Compare performance (517 HP vs 368 HP), boot space and price (64,300 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Tang or smart #1?

BYD Tang vs smart #1: Key differences

BYD Tang

  • clearly more power
  • noticeably more electric range
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smart #1

  • significantly cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • markedly lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

smart #1 is significantly cheaper – starting at 40,700 £ , while the BYD Tang costs 64,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 23,580 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the smart #1 is noticeably more efficient: consuming 18.2 kWh/100km compared to 24 kWh/100km for the BYD Tang. That’s a difference of about 5.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the BYD Tang offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 530 km, about 130 km more than the smart #1.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the BYD Tang offers clearly more power – delivering 517 HP compared to 368 HP. That’s roughly 149 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 4.9 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Tang delivers markedly more torque with 680 Nm compared to 470 Nm. That’s about 210 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: BYD Tang offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, smart #1 is markedly lighter – 1,900 kg compared to 2,630 kg. The difference is around 730 kg.

Looking at boot space, the smart #1 offers noticeably more boot space – 313 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 78 L.

When it comes to payload, the BYD Tang carries clearly more – 575 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 150 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Tang is barely ahead 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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Tang

BYD Tang

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 517 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 24 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 530 km
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The BYD Tang is a bold, tech-loaded SUV that blends striking design with roomy practicality, making it equally at home on the school run and the open road. Packed with clever tech and a powertrain that mixes efficiency with eager performance, it’s a smart, value-focused pick for buyers who want electric-age comfort without the premium-brand fuss.

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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
64,300 £
Price
40,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
24 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
530 km
Electric Range
400 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,630 kg
Curb weight
1,900 kg
Trunk capacity
235 L
Trunk capacity
313 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,955 mm
Width
1,822 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
575 kg
Payload
425 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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
4.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
680 Nm
Torque
470 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
380 kW
Power kW
271 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BYD
Brand
smart
Is the BYD Tang offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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