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Vauxhall Movano vs smart #1 comparison

Compare performance (279 HP vs 368 HP), boot space and price (41,000 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Movano or smart #1?

Vauxhall Movano vs smart #1: Key differences

Vauxhall Movano

  • only slightly more electric range
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smart #1

  • marginally cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • somewhat lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Movano

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

smart #1 is marginally cheaper – starting at 40,700 £ , while the Vauxhall Movano costs 41,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 248 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the smart #1 is significantly more efficient: consuming 18.2 kWh/100km compared to 26.2 kWh/100km for the Vauxhall Movano. That’s a difference of about 8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Movano offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 424 km, about 24 km more than the smart #1.

#1

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 368 HP compared to 279 HP. That’s roughly 89 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the smart #1 delivers marginally more torque with 470 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.

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.

Seats: Vauxhall Movano offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, smart #1 is somewhat lighter – 1,900 kg compared to 2,150 kg. The difference is around 250 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Movano carries significantly more – 2,020 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,595 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Movano holds a slight edge 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 £41,000
Movano

Vauxhall Movano

  • Engine Type Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 140 - 279 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.5 - 9 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 26.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 424 km
Vauxhall Movano
smart #1

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Vauxhall Movano

The Opel Movano is the no-nonsense workhorse that combines practicality with a calm, dependable presence on the road, designed to make hauling and daily chores feel almost effortless. Comfortable enough for long shifts and flexible enough to suit tradespeople, couriers or weekend DIY heroes, it’s built to be useful first and flashy never.

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smart #1

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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Vauxhall Movano
smart #1

Costs and Consumption

Price
41,000 - 58,400 £
Price
40,700 £
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
26.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
424 km
Electric Range
400 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 233 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
SUV
Seats
3 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,150 - 2,910 kg
Curb weight
1,900 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
313 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
2,050 mm
Width
1,822 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
590 - 2,020 kg
Payload
425 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 279 HP
Power HP
368 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
350 - 450 Nm
Torque
470 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
103 - 205 kW
Power kW
271 kW
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
smart
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