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Ford Transit Connect vs smart #1 comparison

Compare performance (122 HP vs 368 HP), boot space and price (30,800 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Connect or smart #1?

Ford Transit Connect vs smart #1: Key differences

Ford Transit Connect

  • markedly cheaper
  • markedly lighter
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smart #1

  • significantly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Transit Connect

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Ford Transit Connect is markedly cheaper – starting at 30,800 £ , while the smart #1 costs 40,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,901 £.

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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 significantly more power – delivering 368 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 246 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the smart #1 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Ford Transit Connect takes 11.4 s. That’s about 6.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the smart #1 delivers clearly more torque with 470 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 150 Nm more.

Transit Connect

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 2.

In terms of curb weight, Ford Transit Connect is markedly lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 1,900 kg. The difference is around 325 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Connect carries clearly more – 780 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 355 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.

£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 Transit Connect
smart #1

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Dimensions and Body

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Ford Transit Connect

The Ford Transit Connect is the go-to compact workhorse for urban professionals who need cargo space without driving a full-size van. It balances practicality and everyday manners with clever storage ideas and a surprisingly comfortable ride, making it a sensible choice for small businesses and families who value function over flair.

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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 Transit Connect
smart #1

Costs and Consumption

Price
30,800 - 35,300 £
Price
40,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
400 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
-
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,620 kg
Curb weight
1,900 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
313 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,822 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
775 - 780 kg
Payload
425 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 HP
Power HP
368 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 11.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
320 Nm
Torque
470 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
90 kW
Power kW
271 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
-
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Ford
Brand
smart
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