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Kia Picanto vs smart #1 comparison

Compare performance (68 HP vs 368 HP), boot space and price (15,300 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Picanto or smart #1?

Kia Picanto vs smart #1: Key differences

Kia Picanto

4.7 (5 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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smart #1

  • clearly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Picanto

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Kia Picanto is significantly cheaper – starting at 15,300 £ , while the smart #1 costs 40,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,405 £.

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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 clearly more power – delivering 368 HP compared to 68 HP. That’s roughly 300 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the smart #1 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Kia Picanto takes 14.6 s. That’s about 9.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the smart #1 delivers considerably more torque with 470 Nm compared to 96 Nm. That’s about 374 Nm more.

Picanto

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Picanto is significantly lighter – 1,124 kg compared to 1,900 kg. The difference is around 776 kg.

When it comes to payload, the smart #1 carries markedly more – 425 kg compared to 332 kg. That’s a difference of about 93 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The smart #1 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 #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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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
15,300 - 19,300 £
Price
40,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 5.9 L/100km
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
126 - 134 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
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,124 - 1,131 kg
Curb weight
1,900 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
313 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,595 mm
Width
1,822 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
253 - 332 kg
Payload
425 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
68 HP
Power HP
368 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.6 - 17.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
96 Nm
Torque
470 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
50 kW
Power kW
271 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Kia
Brand
smart
What drivetrain options does the Kia Picanto have?

The Kia Picanto is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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