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Nissan Ariya vs smart #1 comparison

Compare performance (435 HP vs 428 HP), boot space and price (37,300 £ vs 31,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Ariya or smart #1?

Nissan Ariya vs smart #1: Key differences

Nissan Ariya

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  • barely more power
  • slightly more electric range
  • visibly more trunk space

smart #1

  • slightly cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter

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

Ariya

Costs and Efficiency:

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

smart #1 is slightly cheaper – starting at 31,700 £ , while the Nissan Ariya costs 37,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,572 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the smart #1 is only slightly more efficient: consuming 16.8 kWh/100km compared to 17.7 kWh/100km for the Nissan Ariya. That’s a difference of about 0.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Nissan Ariya offers slightly more range – reaching up to 531 km, about 91 km more than the smart #1.

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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 Nissan Ariya offers barely more power – delivering 435 HP compared to 428 HP. That’s roughly 7 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the smart #1 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Nissan Ariya takes 5 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Nissan Ariya is very slightly faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the smart #1 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Ariya delivers marginally more torque with 600 Nm compared to 584 Nm. That’s about 16 Nm more.

Ariya

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, smart #1 is somewhat lighter – 1,780 kg compared to 1,980 kg. The difference is around 200 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Nissan Ariya offers visibly more boot space – 468 L compared to 323 L. That’s a difference of about 145 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Nissan Ariya offers visibly more capacity – up to 1,350 L, about 364 L more than the smart #1.

When it comes to payload, the smart #1 carries slightly more – 470 kg compared to 420 kg. That’s a difference of about 50 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Ariya leads convincingly 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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Ariya

Nissan Ariya

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 218 - 435 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17.7 - 24.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 402 - 531 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
37,300 - 54,800 £
Price
31,700 - 45,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.7 - 24.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.8 - 18.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
402 - 531 km
Electric Range
310 - 440 km
Battery Capacity
63 - 87 kWh
Battery Capacity
47 - 62 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,980 - 2,277 kg
Curb weight
1,780 - 1,900 kg
Trunk capacity
415 - 468 L
Trunk capacity
313 - 323 L
Length
4,595 mm
Length
4,270 - 4,300 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Width
1,822 mm
Height
1,650 mm
Height
1,636 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,280 - 1,350 L
Max trunk capacity
976 - 986 L
Payload
363 - 420 kg
Payload
425 - 470 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
218 - 435 HP
Power HP
272 - 428 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 7.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.7 s
Max Speed
160 - 200 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
300 - 600 Nm
Torque
343 - 584 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
160 - 320 kW
Power kW
200 - 315 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,022 - 2,025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Nissan
Brand
smart
Is the Nissan Ariya offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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