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Hyundai Staria vs smart #3 comparison

Compare performance (225 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (42,400 £ vs 42,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Staria or smart #3?

Hyundai Staria vs smart #3: Key differences

Hyundai Staria

  • considerably more trunk space
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smart #3

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  • marginally cheaper
  • slightly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
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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

Staria

Costs and Efficiency:

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

smart #3 is marginally cheaper – starting at 42,000 £ , while the Hyundai Staria costs 42,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 437 £.

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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 #3 offers slightly more power – delivering 272 HP compared to 225 HP. That’s roughly 47 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the smart #3 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.8 s, while the Hyundai Staria takes 10.2 s. That’s about 4.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the smart #3 delivers only slightly more torque with 384 Nm compared to 367 Nm. That’s about 17 Nm more.

Staria

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Hyundai Staria offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, smart #3 is noticeably lighter – 1,810 kg compared to 2,275 kg. The difference is around 465 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Staria offers considerably more boot space – 831 L compared to 370 L. That’s a difference of about 461 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Staria carries significantly more – 775 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 325 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The smart #3 stands well ahead of its rival 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 #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 Staria
smart #3

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Hyundai Staria

Hyundai Staria looks like a friendly spaceship, its sweeping glass and soft edges turning a people‑mover into a design statement that actually gets noticed. Inside it's airy and practical — perfect for families or anyone who likes travelling in comfort and style, with enough flexibility to swallow luggage and weekend plans without drama.

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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 Staria
smart #3

Costs and Consumption

Price
42,400 - 50,500 £
Price
42,000 £
Consumption L/100km
7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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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
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Battery Capacity
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co2
172 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
SUV
Seats
7 - 9
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,275 - 2,345 kg
Curb weight
1,810 kg
Trunk capacity
117 - 831 L
Trunk capacity
370 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,997 mm
Width
1,844 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
605 - 775 kg
Payload
450 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
225 HP
Power HP
272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
367 Nm
Torque
384 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
165 kW
Power kW
200 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
smart
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