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?
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 £.
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.
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.
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 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.
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
30,800 - 35,300 £
|
Price
40,700 £
|
|
Consumption L/100km
-
|
Consumption L/100km
-
|
|
Consumption kWh/100km
-
|
Consumption kWh/100km
18.2 kWh/100km
|
|
Electric Range
-
|
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
-
|
Trunk capacity
313 L
|
|
Length
-
|
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
-
|
|
Torque
320 Nm
|
Torque
470 Nm
|
|
Number of Cylinders
4
|
Number of Cylinders
-
|
|
Power kW
90 kW
|
Power kW
271 kW
|
|
Engine capacity
1,968 cm3
|
Engine capacity
-
|
General |
|
|---|---|
|
Model Year
2025
|
Model Year
2024
|
|
CO2 Efficiency Class
-
|
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
|
|
Brand
Ford
|
Brand
smart
|