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Hyundai Bayon vs smart #3 comparison

Compare performance (90 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (20,500 £ vs 42,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Bayon or smart #3?

Hyundai Bayon vs smart #3: Key differences

Hyundai Bayon

4.4 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially lighter
  • only slightly more trunk space
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smart #3

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • significantly 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

Bayon

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Hyundai Bayon is clearly cheaper – starting at 20,500 £ , while the smart #3 costs 42,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,506 £.

#3

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 #3 offers clearly more power – delivering 272 HP compared to 90 HP. That’s roughly 182 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the smart #3 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.8 s, while the Hyundai Bayon takes 11.9 s. That’s about 6.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the smart #3 delivers significantly more torque with 384 Nm compared to 172 Nm. That’s about 212 Nm more.

Bayon

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai Bayon is substantially lighter – 1,175 kg compared to 1,810 kg. The difference is around 635 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Bayon offers only slightly more boot space – 411 L compared to 370 L. That’s a difference of about 41 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Bayon carries only slightly more – 460 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The smart #3 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.

£41,991
#3

smart #3

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 272 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 455 km
Hyundai Bayon
smart #3

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Hyundai Bayon

The Hyundai Bayon slips neatly between city runabout and small SUV, offering surprising practicality and a fresh, confident design that stands out in urban traffic. It's an easy buy for shoppers who want smart packaging, tidy handling and a dash of personality without fuss — a sensible little crossover that makes everyday driving a bit more enjoyable.

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smart #3

The Smart #3 turns the brand's cheeky city-car attitude into a grown-up compact SUV, pairing sleek styling with a surprisingly roomy, well-made interior. It's a brilliant pick for buyers who want electric ease without dullness — practical enough for daily life, but still lively enough to make parking and grocery runs feel a little fun.

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Hyundai Bayon
smart #3

Costs and Consumption

Price
20,500 - 26,200 £
Price
42,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
455 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
130 - 132 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
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,175 - 1,200 kg
Curb weight
1,810 kg
Trunk capacity
411 L
Trunk capacity
370 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,775 mm
Width
1,844 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
450 - 460 kg
Payload
450 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
90 HP
Power HP
272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 - 13.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
172 Nm
Torque
384 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
66 kW
Power kW
200 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
smart
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