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BYD Tang vs smart #1 comparison

Compare performance (517 HP vs 428 HP), boot space and price (64,300 £ vs 31,700 £ ) 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

  • slightly more power
  • a bit more electric range

smart #1

  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space

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 31,700 £ , while the BYD Tang costs 64,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 32,580 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the smart #1 is significantly more efficient: consuming 16.8 kWh/100km compared to 24 kWh/100km for the BYD Tang. That’s a difference of about 7.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the BYD Tang offers a bit more range – reaching up to 530 km, about 90 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 slightly more power – delivering 517 HP compared to 428 HP. That’s roughly 89 HP more horsepower.

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

Looking at top speed, the BYD Tang is barely faster – reaching 190 km/h, while the smart #1 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Tang delivers moderately more torque with 680 Nm compared to 584 Nm. That’s about 96 Nm more.

Tang

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 considerably lighter – 1,780 kg compared to 2,630 kg. The difference is around 850 kg.

Looking at boot space, the smart #1 offers noticeably more boot space – 323 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 88 L.

For maximum load capacity, the BYD Tang offers substantially more capacity – up to 1,655 L, about 669 L more than the smart #1.

When it comes to payload, the BYD Tang carries moderately more – 575 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 105 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The smart #1 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 £31,700
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smart #1

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 272 - 428 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.8 - 18.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 310 - 440 km
BYD Tang
smart #1

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BYD Tang

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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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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BYD Tang
smart #1

Costs and Consumption

Price
64,300 £
Price
31,700 - 45,000 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
24 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.8 - 18.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
530 km
Electric Range
310 - 440 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
47 - 62 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
7
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,630 kg
Curb weight
1,780 - 1,900 kg
Trunk capacity
235 L
Trunk capacity
313 - 323 L
Length
4,970 mm
Length
4,270 - 4,300 mm
Width
1,955 mm
Width
1,822 mm
Height
1,745 mm
Height
1,636 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,655 L
Max trunk capacity
976 - 986 L
Payload
575 kg
Payload
425 - 470 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
517 HP
Power HP
272 - 428 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.7 s
Max Speed
190 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
680 Nm
Torque
343 - 584 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
380 kW
Power kW
200 - 315 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BYD
Brand
smart
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