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Dongfeng Box vs smart #1 comparison

Compare performance (95 HP vs 368 HP), boot space and price (23,600 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dongfeng Box or smart #1?

Dongfeng Box vs smart #1: Key differences

Dongfeng Box

  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly lighter
  • very slightly more trunk space
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smart #1

  • clearly more power
  • markedly more electric range
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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:

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.

Dongfeng Box is substantially cheaper – starting at 23,600 £ , while the smart #1 costs 40,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,143 £.

As for electric range, the smart #1 offers markedly more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 90 km more than the Dongfeng Box.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the smart #1 offers clearly more power – delivering 368 HP compared to 95 HP. That’s roughly 273 HP more horsepower.

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Dongfeng Box is significantly lighter – 1,355 kg compared to 1,900 kg. The difference is around 545 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Dongfeng Box offers very slightly more boot space – 326 L compared to 313 L. That’s a difference of about 13 L.

When it comes to payload, the smart #1 carries somewhat more – 425 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 50 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The smart #1 is decisively 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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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
23,600 - 24,800 £
Price
40,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
310 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
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,355 kg
Curb weight
1,900 kg
Trunk capacity
326 L
Trunk capacity
313 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,810 mm
Width
1,822 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
375 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
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 HP
Power HP
368 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
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Torque
470 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
70 kW
Power kW
271 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Dongfeng
Brand
smart
What drivetrain options does the Dongfeng Box have?

The Dongfeng Box is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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