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Kia Sportage vs smart #1 comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 368 HP), boot space and price (29,100 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sportage or smart #1?

Kia Sportage vs smart #1: Key differences

Kia Sportage

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  • visibly cheaper
  • noticeably lighter
  • significantly more trunk space
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smart #1

  • clearly more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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

Sportage

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.

Kia Sportage is visibly cheaper – starting at 29,100 £ , while the smart #1 costs 40,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,571 £.

As for electric range, the smart #1 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 334 km more than the Kia Sportage.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the smart #1 offers clearly more power – delivering 368 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 80 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the smart #1 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Kia Sportage takes 7.5 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the smart #1 delivers a bit more torque with 470 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 90 Nm more.

Sportage

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, Kia Sportage is noticeably lighter – 1,552 kg compared to 1,900 kg. The difference is around 348 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sportage offers significantly more boot space – 587 L compared to 313 L. That’s a difference of about 274 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sportage carries noticeably more – 580 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 155 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The smart #1 holds a decisive overall lead 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
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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
Kia Sportage
smart #1

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Kia Sportage

The Kia Sportage is a roomy, well-equipped compact SUV that balances comfort and practicality for daily driving. It delivers a modern interior, composed ride, and strong value for buyers who want versatility without fuss.

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smart #1

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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Kia Sportage
smart #1

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,100 - 47,100 £
Price
40,700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
63 - 66 km
Electric Range
400 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
67 - 177 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,552 - 1,896 kg
Curb weight
1,900 kg
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Trunk capacity
313 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,822 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
533 - 580 kg
Payload
425 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Power HP
368 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 - 380 Nm
Torque
470 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Power kW
271 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Kia
Brand
smart
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