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Honda e:Ny1 vs smart #1 comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 368 HP), boot space and price (33,400 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Honda e:Ny1 or smart #1?

Honda e:Ny1 vs smart #1: Key differences

Honda e:Ny1

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  • markedly cheaper
  • marginally more electric range
  • only slightly lighter
  • moderately more trunk space
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smart #1

  • clearly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Honda e:Ny1 is markedly cheaper – starting at 33,400 £ , while the smart #1 costs 40,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,285 £.

When it comes to electricity consumption, both models perform equally – each averaging 18.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Honda e:Ny1 offers marginally more range – reaching up to 412 km, about 12 km more than the smart #1.

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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 clearly more power – delivering 368 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 164 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 Honda e:Ny1 takes 7.6 s. That’s about 2.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the smart #1 delivers visibly more torque with 470 Nm compared to 310 Nm. That’s about 160 Nm more.

e:Ny1

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, Honda e:Ny1 is only slightly lighter – 1,730 kg compared to 1,900 kg. The difference is around 170 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Honda e:Ny1 offers moderately more boot space – 361 L compared to 313 L. That’s a difference of about 48 L.

When it comes to payload, the smart #1 carries a bit more – 425 kg compared to 350 kg. That’s a difference of about 75 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The smart #1 is far ahead 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.

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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
Honda e:Ny1
smart #1

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Honda e:Ny1

The Honda e:Ny1 arrives as a cheeky, compact electric crossover that blends bold styling with clever practicality, perfect for city life and weekend escapes. Inside it's clean and tech-forward, offering a relaxed driving experience with enough space and refinement to make daily commutes feel surprisingly grown-up — and yes, the smile factor is real.

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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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Honda e:Ny1
smart #1

Costs and Consumption

Price
33,400 - 36,000 £
Price
40,700 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
412 km
Electric Range
400 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,730 kg
Curb weight
1,900 kg
Trunk capacity
344 - 361 L
Trunk capacity
313 L
Length
4,387 mm
Length
-
Width
1,790 mm
Width
1,822 mm
Height
1,584 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,136 - 1,176 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
350 kg
Payload
425 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 HP
Power HP
368 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Max Speed
160 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
310 Nm
Torque
470 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
150 kW
Power kW
271 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2023
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Honda
Brand
smart
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