Compare performance (288 HP vs 428 HP), boot space and price (30,200 £ vs 34,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sportage or smart #3?
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 a bit cheaper – starting at 30,200 £ , while the smart #3 costs 34,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,543 £.
As for electric range, the smart #3 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 455 km, about 389 km more than the Kia Sportage.
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 #3 offers visibly more power – delivering 428 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 140 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the smart #3 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the Kia Sportage takes 7.5 s. That’s about 3.8 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the smart #3 delivers clearly more torque with 584 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 204 Nm more.
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 1,780 kg. The difference is around 228 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.
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.
The Kia Sportage proves you don't have to choose between style and sensible family motoring, wrapping modern, confident looks around a roomy, well-equipped cabin. It's an easy car to live with — comfortable on daily runs, pleasantly engaging when you want a bit of fun, and kind to your wallet so you can keep smiling at the fuel pump.
detailsThe 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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Price
30,200 - 47,100 £
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Price
34,700 - 45,800 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 7.8 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.3 - 17.6 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
63 - 66 km
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Electric Range
325 - 455 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
47 - 62 kWh
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co2
67 - 177 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,552 - 1,896 kg
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Curb weight
1,780 - 1,910 kg
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Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
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Trunk capacity
370 L
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Length
-
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Length
4,400 mm
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Width
1,865 mm
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Width
1,844 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,556 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,160 L
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Payload
533 - 580 kg
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Payload
419 - 450 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
136 - 288 HP
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Power HP
272 - 428 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 5.8 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Torque
250 - 380 Nm
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Torque
343 - 584 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
100 - 212 kW
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Power kW
200 - 315 kW
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Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Kia
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Brand
smart
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