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Ford Ranger vs smart #1 comparison

Compare performance (281 HP vs 368 HP), boot space and price (48,400 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Ranger or smart #1?

Ford Ranger vs smart #1: Key differences

Ford Ranger

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smart #1

  • slightly cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Ranger

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

smart #1 is slightly cheaper – starting at 40,700 £ , while the Ford Ranger costs 48,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,734 £.

As for electric range, the smart #1 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 358 km more than the Ford Ranger.

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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 noticeably more power – delivering 368 HP compared to 281 HP. That’s roughly 87 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 Ford Ranger takes 8.7 s. That’s about 3.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Ranger delivers markedly more torque with 697 Nm compared to 470 Nm. That’s about 227 Nm more.

Ranger

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, smart #1 is visibly lighter – 1,900 kg compared to 2,405 kg. The difference is around 505 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Ranger carries significantly more – 989 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 564 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.

£40,705
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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
Ford Ranger
smart #1

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Dimensions and Body

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Ford Ranger

The Ford Ranger is a workhorse with the manners of a grown-up pickup—practical, tough, and surprisingly civilized on the road. It’s the sort of truck that laughs at mud on the weekend and performs like a sensible daily driver during the week, making it an easy sell for buyers who want capability without theatrics.

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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 Ranger
smart #1

Costs and Consumption

Price
48,400 - 57,500 £
Price
40,700 £
Consumption L/100km
3.1 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
42 km
Electric Range
400 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
70 - 265 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,405 - 2,511 kg
Curb weight
1,900 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
313 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,918 mm
Width
1,822 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
845 - 989 kg
Payload
425 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
240 - 281 HP
Power HP
368 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
600 - 697 Nm
Torque
470 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
177 - 207 kW
Power kW
271 kW
Engine capacity
2,261 - 2,993 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Ford
Brand
smart
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