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Lexus RX vs smart #1 comparison

Compare performance (371 HP vs 368 HP), boot space and price (63,300 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RX or smart #1?

Lexus RX vs smart #1: Key differences

Lexus RX

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • only slightly more power
  • visibly more trunk space
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smart #1

  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
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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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

smart #1 is significantly cheaper – starting at 40,700 £ , while the Lexus RX costs 63,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,595 £.

As for electric range, the smart #1 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 333 km more than the Lexus RX.

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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 Lexus RX offers only slightly more power – delivering 371 HP compared to 368 HP. That’s roughly 3 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the smart #1 is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Lexus RX takes 6.2 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lexus RX delivers moderately more torque with 551 Nm compared to 470 Nm. That’s about 81 Nm more.

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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, smart #1 is marginally lighter – 1,900 kg compared to 2,040 kg. The difference is around 140 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lexus RX offers visibly more boot space – 461 L compared to 313 L. That’s a difference of about 148 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus RX carries markedly more – 620 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 195 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The smart #1 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.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
63,300 - 87,400 £
Price
40,700 £
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 8.1 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
67 km
Electric Range
400 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
75 - 183 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
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,040 - 2,185 kg
Curb weight
1,900 kg
Trunk capacity
461 L
Trunk capacity
313 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,920 mm
Width
1,822 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
575 - 620 kg
Payload
425 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, CVT
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
207 - 371 HP
Power HP
368 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.2 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
551 Nm
Torque
470 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
152 - 273 kW
Power kW
271 kW
Engine capacity
2,393 - 2,487 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Lexus
Brand
smart
Is the Lexus RX offered with different drivetrains?

The Lexus RX is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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