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Ford Focus vs smart #1 comparison

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?

Ford Focus vs smart #1: Key differences

Ford Focus

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  • slightly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
  • a bit more trunk space

smart #1

  • visibly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

Focus

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.

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 £.

#1

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 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.

Focus

Space and Everyday Use:

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.

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.

from £31,700
#1

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
Ford Focus
smart #1

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Ford Focus

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.

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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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Ford Focus
smart #1

Costs 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
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