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MINI MINI vs smart #1 comparison

Compare performance (258 HP vs 428 HP), boot space and price (23,300 £ vs 31,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MINI MINI or smart #1?

MINI MINI vs smart #1: Key differences

MINI MINI

  • noticeably cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • markedly lighter

smart #1

  • visibly more power
  • very slightly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat more trunk space

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

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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.

MINI MINI is noticeably cheaper – starting at 23,300 £ , while the smart #1 costs 31,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,391 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the MINI MINI is noticeably more efficient: consuming 13.8 kWh/100km compared to 16.8 kWh/100km for the smart #1. That’s a difference of about 3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the smart #1 offers very slightly more range – reaching up to 440 km, about 38 km more than the MINI MINI.

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

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the smart #1 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the MINI MINI takes 5.9 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the MINI MINI is clearly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the smart #1 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the smart #1 delivers noticeably more torque with 584 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 204 Nm more.

MINI

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, MINI MINI is markedly lighter – 1,335 kg compared to 1,780 kg. The difference is around 445 kg.

Looking at boot space, the smart #1 offers somewhat more boot space – 323 L compared to 275 L. That’s a difference of about 48 L.

For maximum load capacity, the smart #1 offers very slightly more capacity – up to 986 L, about 61 L more than the MINI MINI.

When it comes to payload, the smart #1 carries only slightly more – 470 kg compared to 445 kg. That’s a difference of about 25 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.

from £31,700
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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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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
23,300 - 37,500 £
Price
31,700 - 45,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13.8 - 15.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.8 - 18.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
293 - 402 km
Electric Range
310 - 440 km
Battery Capacity
36.6 - 49.8 kWh
Battery Capacity
47 - 62 kWh
co2
0 - 155 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
44 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback, Convertible
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
2 - 5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,335 - 1,730 kg
Curb weight
1,780 - 1,900 kg
Trunk capacity
210 - 275 L
Trunk capacity
313 - 323 L
Length
3,858 - 4,036 mm
Length
4,270 - 4,300 mm
Width
1,744 - 1,756 mm
Width
1,822 mm
Height
1,431 - 1,464 mm
Height
1,636 mm
Max trunk capacity
725 - 925 L
Max trunk capacity
976 - 986 L
Payload
345 - 445 kg
Payload
425 - 470 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 258 HP
Power HP
272 - 428 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 8.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.7 s
Max Speed
160 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
230 - 380 Nm
Torque
343 - 584 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
115 - 190 kW
Power kW
200 - 315 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
MINI
Brand
smart
What drivetrain options does the MINI MINI have?

The MINI MINI is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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