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Vauxhall Rocks Electric vs smart #1 comparison

Compare performance (8 HP vs 428 HP), boot space and price (6,800 £ vs 31,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Rocks Electric or smart #1?

Vauxhall Rocks Electric vs smart #1: Key differences

Vauxhall Rocks Electric

  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably lighter

smart #1

  • clearly more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • considerably more trunk space

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

Rocks Electric

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Vauxhall Rocks Electric is clearly cheaper – starting at 6,800 £ , while the smart #1 costs 31,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,857 £.

As for electric range, the smart #1 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 440 km, about 365 km more than the Vauxhall Rocks Electric.

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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 clearly more power – delivering 428 HP compared to 8 HP. That’s roughly 420 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the smart #1 delivers substantially more torque with 584 Nm compared to 40 Nm. That’s about 544 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: smart #1 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Rocks Electric is considerably lighter – 558 kg compared to 1,780 kg. The difference is around 1,222 kg.

Looking at boot space, the smart #1 offers considerably more boot space – 323 L compared to 63 L. That’s a difference of about 260 L.

When it comes to payload, the smart #1 carries clearly more – 470 kg compared to 142 kg. That’s a difference of about 328 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The smart #1 is barely 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.

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 Opel Rocks Electric is a cheeky urban crossover that swaps petrol fuss for an electric grin, offering compact practicality and a playful character for city life. It’s easy to live with, delivers quietly eager acceleration for everyday driving, and feels like a smart, approachable choice for buyers dipping their toes into EV ownership.

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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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Vauxhall Rocks Electric
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Costs and Consumption
Price
6,800 - 7,500 £
Price
31,700 - 45,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.8 - 18.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
75 km
Electric Range
310 - 440 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
47 - 62 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
558 kg
Curb weight
1,780 - 1,900 kg
Trunk capacity
63 L
Trunk capacity
313 - 323 L
Length
-
Length
4,270 - 4,300 mm
Width
1,388 mm
Width
1,822 mm
Height
-
Height
1,636 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
976 - 986 L
Payload
142 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
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
8 HP
Power HP
272 - 428 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
40 Nm
Torque
343 - 584 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
6 kW
Power kW
200 - 315 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
smart
What drivetrain options does the Vauxhall Rocks Electric have?

The Vauxhall Rocks Electric is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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