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Polestar 4 vs smart #1 comparison

Compare performance (544 HP vs 428 HP), boot space and price (53,100 £ vs 31,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Polestar 4 or smart #1?

Polestar 4 vs smart #1: Key differences

Polestar 4

4.8 (8 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • noticeably more electric range
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space

smart #1

  • significantly cheaper
  • very slightly more efficient
  • clearly lighter

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

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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 significantly cheaper – starting at 31,700 £ , while the Polestar 4 costs 53,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,352 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the smart #1 is very slightly more efficient: consuming 16.8 kWh/100km compared to 17.8 kWh/100km for the Polestar 4. That’s a difference of about 1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Polestar 4 offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 620 km, about 180 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 Polestar 4 offers clearly more power – delivering 544 HP compared to 428 HP. That’s roughly 116 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Polestar 4 is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the smart #1 takes 3.9 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Polestar 4 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 Polestar 4 delivers a bit more torque with 686 Nm compared to 584 Nm. That’s about 102 Nm more.

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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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, smart #1 is clearly lighter – 1,780 kg compared to 2,230 kg. The difference is around 450 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Polestar 4 offers noticeably more boot space – 526 L compared to 323 L. That’s a difference of about 203 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Polestar 4 offers visibly more capacity – up to 1,536 L, about 550 L more than the smart #1.

When it comes to payload, the smart #1 carries marginally more – 470 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 15 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Polestar 4 is far ahead overall 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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Polestar 4

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 272 - 544 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17.8 - 18.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 590 - 620 km
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Reviews Polestar 4

4.8 (8 Reviews)
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Carlos
21 Jan 2026, 19:23:48

The Polestar 4 has a very attractive design that doesn’t go unnoticed.
The interior is elegant, comfortable and finished with good materials.
Easy to drive, great grip on the tarmac and strong acceleration.
For the price, there are things to improve to be competitive with other brands of equal quality and technology; it needs meaningful upgrades — e.g., better driving ADAS, true autonomous parking and the ability to move the car remotely if you can’t get inside. Improving charging times is essential, and not having a rear window while relying on a camera in the interior mirror shouldn’t be a cause for concern. Otherwise, a spectacular car with a gorgeous design.

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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
53,100 - 59,900 £
Price
31,700 - 45,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.8 - 18.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.8 - 18.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
590 - 620 km
Electric Range
310 - 440 km
Battery Capacity
94 kWh
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
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,230 - 2,355 kg
Curb weight
1,780 - 1,900 kg
Trunk capacity
526 L
Trunk capacity
313 - 323 L
Length
4,840 mm
Length
4,270 - 4,300 mm
Width
2,008 mm
Width
1,822 mm
Height
1,534 mm
Height
1,636 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,536 L
Max trunk capacity
976 - 986 L
Payload
455 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
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
272 - 544 HP
Power HP
272 - 428 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 7.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.7 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
343 - 686 Nm
Torque
343 - 584 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
200 - 400 kW
Power kW
200 - 315 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Polestar
Brand
smart
What drivetrain options does the Polestar 4 have?

The Polestar 4 is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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