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GWM WEY 03 vs smart #1 comparison

Compare performance (442 HP vs 368 HP), boot space and price (41,100 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – GWM WEY 03 or smart #1?

GWM WEY 03 vs smart #1: Key differences

GWM WEY 03

  • slightly more power
  • clearly more trunk space
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smart #1

  • barely cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

WEY 03

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

smart #1 is barely cheaper – starting at 40,700 £ , while the GWM WEY 03 costs 41,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 352 £.

As for electric range, the smart #1 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 261 km more than the GWM WEY 03.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the GWM WEY 03 offers slightly more power – delivering 442 HP compared to 368 HP. That’s roughly 74 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the smart #1 is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the GWM WEY 03 takes 5.3 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the GWM WEY 03 delivers noticeably more torque with 685 Nm compared to 470 Nm. That’s about 215 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, smart #1 is moderately lighter – 1,900 kg compared to 2,175 kg. The difference is around 275 kg.

Looking at boot space, the GWM WEY 03 offers clearly more boot space – 517 L compared to 313 L. That’s a difference of about 204 L.

When it comes to payload, the smart #1 carries a bit more – 425 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 50 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The smart #1 is decisively ahead 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.

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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
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Costs and Consumption
Price
41,100 - 47,900 £
Price
40,700 £
Consumption L/100km
0.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
130 - 139 km
Electric Range
400 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
15 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,175 - 2,295 kg
Curb weight
1,900 kg
Trunk capacity
517 L
Trunk capacity
313 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,822 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
375 kg
Payload
425 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
367 - 442 HP
Power HP
368 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.3 - 7.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
500 - 685 Nm
Torque
470 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
270 - 325 kW
Power kW
271 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
GWM
Brand
smart
Is the GWM WEY 03 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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