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Mazda MX-30 vs smart #1 comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 428 HP), boot space and price (30,800 £ vs 31,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-30 or smart #1?

Mazda MX-30 vs smart #1: Key differences

Mazda MX-30

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  • marginally cheaper
  • only slightly more trunk space

smart #1

  • substantially more power
  • only slightly more efficient
  • significantly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter

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

MX-30

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.

Mazda MX-30 is marginally cheaper – starting at 30,800 £ , while the smart #1 costs 31,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 857 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the smart #1 is only slightly more efficient: consuming 16.8 kWh/100km compared to 18.3 kWh/100km for the Mazda MX-30. That’s a difference of about 1.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the smart #1 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 440 km, about 355 km more than the Mazda MX-30.

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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 substantially more power – delivering 428 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 258 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the smart #1 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Mazda MX-30 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 5.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the smart #1 is markedly faster – reaching 180 km/h, while the Mazda MX-30 tops out at 140 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.

MX-30

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, smart #1 is very slightly lighter – 1,780 kg compared to 1,849 kg. The difference is around 69 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda MX-30 offers only slightly more boot space – 350 L compared to 323 L. That’s a difference of about 27 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Mazda MX-30 offers a bit more capacity – up to 1,155 L, about 169 L more than the smart #1.

When it comes to payload, the smart #1 carries moderately more – 470 kg compared to 402 kg. That’s a difference of about 68 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.

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smart #1

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 272 - 428 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.8 - 18.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 310 - 440 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
30,800 - 37,100 £
Price
31,700 - 45,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.8 - 18.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
85 km
Electric Range
310 - 440 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
47 - 62 kWh
co2
22 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
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,849 kg
Curb weight
1,780 - 1,900 kg
Trunk capacity
332 - 350 L
Trunk capacity
313 - 323 L
Length
4,395 mm
Length
4,270 - 4,300 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,822 mm
Height
1,555 mm
Height
1,636 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,137 - 1,155 L
Max trunk capacity
976 - 986 L
Payload
402 kg
Payload
425 - 470 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 HP
Power HP
272 - 428 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.7 s
Max Speed
140 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
-
Torque
343 - 584 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
125 kW
Power kW
200 - 315 kW
Engine capacity
830 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mazda
Brand
smart
What drivetrain options does the Mazda MX-30 have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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