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Fiat 500 vs smart #1 comparison

Compare performance (118 HP vs 368 HP), boot space and price (17,100 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 500 or smart #1?

Fiat 500 vs smart #1: Key differences

Fiat 500

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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smart #1

  • significantly more power
  • somewhat more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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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.

Fiat 500 is considerably cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the smart #1 costs 40,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 23,571 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Fiat 500 is noticeably more efficient: consuming 13 kWh/100km compared to 18.2 kWh/100km for the smart #1. That’s a difference of about 5.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the smart #1 offers somewhat more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 69 km more than the Fiat 500.

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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 significantly more power – delivering 368 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 250 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the smart #1 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Fiat 500 takes 9 s. That’s about 4.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the smart #1 delivers clearly more torque with 470 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 250 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: smart #1 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 is clearly lighter – 1,130 kg compared to 1,900 kg. The difference is around 770 kg.

Looking at boot space, the smart #1 offers clearly more boot space – 313 L compared to 185 L. That’s a difference of about 128 L.

When it comes to payload, the smart #1 carries visibly more – 425 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 100 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The smart #1 is clearly superior overall 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 Fiat 500

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Reijo Muhonen
28 Feb 2026, 16:46:06

I've owned both cars, and I still end up with the Fiat 500 — it always puts me in a good mood. For longer trips I take the train.

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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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smart #1

Costs and Consumption
Price
17,100 - 27,400 £
Price
40,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
190 - 331 km
Electric Range
400 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 121 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,130 - 1,475 kg
Curb weight
1,900 kg
Trunk capacity
183 - 185 L
Trunk capacity
313 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Width
1,822 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
250 - 325 kg
Payload
425 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Power HP
368 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 16.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Torque
470 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Power kW
271 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Fiat
Brand
smart
Is the Fiat 500 offered with different drivetrains?

The Fiat 500 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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