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Kia EV6 vs smart #1 comparison

Compare performance (609 HP vs 428 HP), boot space and price (38,600 £ vs 31,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia EV6 or smart #1?

Kia EV6 vs smart #1: Key differences

Kia EV6

5 (3 Reviews)
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  • noticeably more power
  • barely more efficient
  • markedly more electric range
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space

smart #1

  • clearly cheaper
  • very slightly lighter

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

EV6

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.

smart #1 is clearly cheaper – starting at 31,700 £ , while the Kia EV6 costs 38,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,857 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Kia EV6 is barely more efficient: consuming 15.9 kWh/100km compared to 16.8 kWh/100km for the smart #1. That’s a difference of about 0.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Kia EV6 offers markedly more range – reaching up to 582 km, about 142 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 Kia EV6 offers noticeably more power – delivering 609 HP compared to 428 HP. That’s roughly 181 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia EV6 is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the smart #1 takes 3.9 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Kia EV6 is only slightly faster – reaching 188 km/h, while the smart #1 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 8 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia EV6 delivers clearly more torque with 770 Nm compared to 584 Nm. That’s about 186 Nm more.

EV6

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 – 1,780 kg compared to 1,955 kg. The difference is around 175 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia EV6 offers clearly more boot space – 490 L compared to 323 L. That’s a difference of about 167 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Kia EV6 offers markedly more capacity – up to 1,290 L, about 304 L more than the smart #1.

When it comes to payload, the smart #1 carries very slightly more – 470 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 20 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia EV6 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.

from £38,600
EV6

Kia EV6

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 170 - 609 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.9 - 20.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 428 - 582 km
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Reviews Kia EV6

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María Cardoso
11 Feb 2026, 06:43:58

I love this car — it moves super fast, makes me feel safe and wonderfully agile, like it’s got the power of a gasoline V8.

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Janek
4 Feb 2026, 14:52:37

Great for city and recreational driving. Highway speeds and winter reveal its appetite for electricity — range drops quickly. The low beams could be brighter; the high beam is potent! Other than that, the car really pampers you.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
38,600 - 60,000 £
Price
31,700 - 45,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.9 - 20.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.8 - 18.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
428 - 582 km
Electric Range
310 - 440 km
Battery Capacity
63 - 84 kWh
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
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,955 - 2,220 kg
Curb weight
1,780 - 1,900 kg
Trunk capacity
480 - 490 L
Trunk capacity
313 - 323 L
Length
4,695 mm
Length
4,270 - 4,300 mm
Width
1,880 - 1,890 mm
Width
1,822 mm
Height
1,550 mm
Height
1,636 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,290 L
Max trunk capacity
976 - 986 L
Payload
440 - 450 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 609 HP
Power HP
272 - 428 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.7 s
Max Speed
185 - 188 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
350 - 770 Nm
Torque
343 - 584 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
125 - 448 kW
Power kW
200 - 315 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Kia
Brand
smart
What drivetrain options does the Kia EV6 have?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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