Compare performance (280 HP vs 428 HP), boot space and price (27,500 £ vs 31,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Focus or smart #1?
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.
Ford Focus is slightly cheaper – starting at 27,500 £ , while the smart #1 costs 31,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,191 £.
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 visibly more power – delivering 428 HP compared to 280 HP. That’s roughly 148 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the smart #1 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Ford Focus takes 5.7 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.
Looking at top speed, the Ford Focus is visibly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the smart #1 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: the smart #1 delivers visibly more torque with 584 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 164 Nm more.
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, Ford Focus is clearly lighter – 1,330 kg compared to 1,780 kg. The difference is around 450 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Ford Focus offers a bit more boot space – 392 L compared to 323 L. That’s a difference of about 69 L.
For maximum load capacity, the Ford Focus offers noticeably more capacity – up to 1,354 L, about 368 L more than the smart #1.
When it comes to payload, the Ford Focus carries somewhat more – 560 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 90 kg.
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.
The Ford Focus remains a clever all‑rounder that balances sharp handling with everyday comfort, making it a strong choice whether your commute is city streets or country lanes. Its practical cabin and sensible running costs mean you’ll spend more time enjoying the drive and less time worrying about ownership, with a playful streak underfoot that keeps things interesting.
detailsThe 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.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
|
|---|---|
|
Price
27,500 - 42,700 £
|
Price
31,700 - 45,000 £
|
|
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 8 L/100km
|
Consumption L/100km
-
|
|
Consumption kWh/100km
-
|
Consumption kWh/100km
16.8 - 18.2 kWh/100km
|
|
Electric Range
-
|
Electric Range
310 - 440 km
|
|
Battery Capacity
-
|
Battery Capacity
47 - 62 kWh
|
|
co2
117 - 183 g/km
|
co2
0 g/km
|
|
Fuel tank capacity
52 L
|
Fuel tank capacity
-
|
Dimensions and Body |
|
|---|---|
|
Body Type
Hatchback
|
Body Type
SUV
|
|
Seats
5
|
Seats
5
|
|
Doors
5
|
Doors
5
|
|
Curb weight
1,330 - 1,529 kg
|
Curb weight
1,780 - 1,900 kg
|
|
Trunk capacity
392 L
|
Trunk capacity
313 - 323 L
|
|
Length
4,382 - 4,397 mm
|
Length
4,270 - 4,300 mm
|
|
Width
1,825 - 1,844 mm
|
Width
1,822 mm
|
|
Height
1,438 - 1,482 mm
|
Height
1,636 mm
|
|
Max trunk capacity
1,354 L
|
Max trunk capacity
976 - 986 L
|
|
Payload
495 - 560 kg
|
Payload
425 - 470 kg
|
Engine and Performance |
|
|---|---|
|
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
|
Engine Type
Electric
|
|
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
|
Transmission
Automatic
|
|
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
|
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
|
|
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
|
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
|
|
Power HP
115 - 280 HP
|
Power HP
272 - 428 HP
|
|
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.7 - 11.8 s
|
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.7 s
|
|
Max Speed
186 - 250 km/h
|
Max Speed
180 km/h
|
|
Torque
170 - 420 Nm
|
Torque
343 - 584 Nm
|
|
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
|
Number of Cylinders
-
|
|
Power kW
85 - 206 kW
|
Power kW
200 - 315 kW
|
|
Engine capacity
999 - 2,261 cm3
|
Engine capacity
-
|
General |
|
|---|---|
|
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
|
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
|
|
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, G
|
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
|
|
Brand
Ford
|
Brand
smart
|