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Hyundai IONIQ 6 vs smart #1 comparison

Compare performance (650 HP vs 428 HP), boot space and price (39,000 £ vs 31,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai IONIQ 6 or smart #1?

Hyundai IONIQ 6 vs smart #1: Key differences

Hyundai IONIQ 6

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  • markedly more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • markedly more electric range
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately more trunk space

smart #1

  • clearly cheaper
  • very slightly lighter

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

IONIQ 6

Costs and Efficiency:

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

smart #1 is clearly cheaper – starting at 31,700 £ , while the Hyundai IONIQ 6 costs 39,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,337 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 is visibly more efficient: consuming 13.4 kWh/100km compared to 16.8 kWh/100km for the smart #1. That’s a difference of about 3.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 offers markedly more range – reaching up to 680 km, about 240 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 Hyundai IONIQ 6 offers markedly more power – delivering 650 HP compared to 428 HP. That’s roughly 222 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.2 s, while the smart #1 takes 3.9 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai IONIQ 6 delivers noticeably more torque with 770 Nm compared to 584 Nm. That’s about 186 Nm more.

IONIQ 6

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 very slightly lighter – 1,780 kg compared to 1,892 kg. The difference is around 112 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 offers moderately more boot space – 401 L compared to 323 L. That’s a difference of about 78 L.

When it comes to payload, the smart #1 carries barely more – 470 kg compared to 438 kg. That’s a difference of about 32 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai IONIQ 6 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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IONIQ 6

Hyundai IONIQ 6

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 170 - 650 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13.4 - 15.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 469 - 680 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
39,000 - 64,300 £
Price
31,700 - 45,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13.4 - 15.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.8 - 18.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
469 - 680 km
Electric Range
310 - 440 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
47 - 62 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,892 - 2,134 kg
Curb weight
1,780 - 1,900 kg
Trunk capacity
401 L
Trunk capacity
313 - 323 L
Length
-
Length
4,270 - 4,300 mm
Width
1,880 - 1,940 mm
Width
1,822 mm
Height
-
Height
1,636 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
976 - 986 L
Payload
386 - 438 kg
Payload
425 - 470 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 650 HP
Power HP
272 - 428 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 - 8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
350 - 770 Nm
Torque
343 - 584 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
125 - 478 kW
Power kW
200 - 315 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,026
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
smart
What drive types are available for the Hyundai IONIQ 6?

The Hyundai IONIQ 6 is available as All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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