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Nissan Ariya vs smart #1 comparison

Compare performance (435 HP vs 368 HP), boot space and price (54,800 £ vs 40,700 £ ) 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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  • slightly more power
  • very slightly more electric range
  • visibly more trunk space
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smart #1

  • markedly cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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 markedly cheaper – starting at 40,700 £ , while the Nissan Ariya costs 54,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,143 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the smart #1 is visibly more efficient: consuming 18.2 kWh/100km compared to 24.5 kWh/100km for the Nissan Ariya. That’s a difference of about 6.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Nissan Ariya offers very slightly more range – reaching up to 417 km, about 17 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 slightly more power – delivering 435 HP compared to 368 HP. That’s roughly 67 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the smart #1 is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Nissan Ariya takes 5 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Ariya delivers markedly more torque with 600 Nm compared to 470 Nm. That’s about 130 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 – 1,900 kg compared to 2,277 kg. The difference is around 377 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Nissan Ariya offers visibly more boot space – 415 L compared to 313 L. That’s a difference of about 102 L.

When it comes to payload, the smart #1 carries slightly more – 425 kg compared to 363 kg. That’s a difference of about 62 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The smart #1 is slightly 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.

£40,705
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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
54,800 £
Price
40,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
24.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
417 km
Electric Range
400 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 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
2,277 kg
Curb weight
1,900 kg
Trunk capacity
415 L
Trunk capacity
313 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,850 mm
Width
1,822 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
363 kg
Payload
425 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
435 HP
Power HP
368 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
600 Nm
Torque
470 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
320 kW
Power kW
271 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Nissan
Brand
smart
Is the Nissan Ariya offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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