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Hyundai Nexo vs smart #1 comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 368 HP), boot space and price (59,900 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Nexo or smart #1?

Hyundai Nexo vs smart #1: Key differences

Hyundai Nexo

  • markedly more trunk space
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smart #1

  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Nexo

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.

smart #1 is significantly cheaper – starting at 40,700 £ , while the Hyundai Nexo costs 59,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,209 £.

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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 #1 offers significantly 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 clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Hyundai Nexo takes 7.8 s. That’s about 2.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the smart #1 delivers markedly more torque with 470 Nm compared to 350 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm more.

Nexo

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, smart #1 is very slightly lighter – 1,900 kg compared to 1,955 kg. The difference is around 55 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Nexo offers markedly more boot space – 510 L compared to 313 L. That’s a difference of about 197 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Nexo carries slightly more – 485 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 60 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.

£40,705
#1

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
59,900 - 66,500 £
Price
40,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
400 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,955 kg
Curb weight
1,900 kg
Trunk capacity
510 L
Trunk capacity
313 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,822 mm
Height
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Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
485 kg
Payload
425 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Hydrogen
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
7.8 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
350 Nm
Torque
470 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
150 kW
Power kW
271 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
smart
Is the Hyundai Nexo offered with different drivetrains?

The Hyundai Nexo is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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