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Kia Sportage vs smart #3 comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (29,100 £ vs 42,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sportage or smart #3?

Kia Sportage vs smart #3: Key differences

Kia Sportage

5 (4 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • marginally more power
  • somewhat lighter
  • visibly more trunk space
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smart #3

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more electric range
  • markedly 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.

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 significantly cheaper – starting at 29,100 £ , while the smart #3 costs 42,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,857 £.

As for electric range, the smart #3 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 455 km, about 389 km more than the Kia Sportage.

#3

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 Kia Sportage offers marginally more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 16 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the smart #3 is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.8 s, while the Kia Sportage takes 7.5 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the smart #3 delivers only slightly more torque with 384 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 4 Nm more.

Sportage

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, Kia Sportage is somewhat lighter – 1,552 kg compared to 1,810 kg. The difference is around 258 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sportage offers visibly more boot space – 587 L compared to 370 L. That’s a difference of about 217 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sportage carries noticeably more – 580 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 130 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The smart #3 is decisively ahead 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.

£41,991
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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
Kia Sportage
smart #3

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 #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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Kia Sportage
smart #3

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,100 - 47,100 £
Price
42,000 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
63 - 66 km
Electric Range
455 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
1,810 kg
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Trunk capacity
370 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,844 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
533 - 580 kg
Payload
450 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manual, 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
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Power HP
272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 380 Nm
Torque
384 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Power kW
200 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Kia
Brand
smart
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