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Renault Express vs smart #1 comparison

Compare performance (102 HP vs 368 HP), boot space and price (17,100 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Express or smart #1?

Renault Express vs smart #1: Key differences

Renault Express

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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smart #1

  • significantly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Renault Express is considerably cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the smart #1 costs 40,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 23,580 £.

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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 significantly more power – delivering 368 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 266 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the smart #1 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Renault Express takes 11.9 s. That’s about 7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the smart #1 delivers clearly more torque with 470 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 230 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, Renault Express is considerably lighter – 1,296 kg compared to 1,900 kg. The difference is around 604 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Express carries clearly more – 700 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 275 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The smart #1 stands well ahead of its rival 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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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
17,100 - 19,500 £
Price
40,700 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 6.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
400 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
121 - 149 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,296 - 1,390 kg
Curb weight
1,900 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
313 L
Length
4,393 mm
Length
-
Width
1,775 mm
Width
1,822 mm
Height
1,811 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
3,300 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
575 - 700 kg
Payload
425 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
75 - 102 HP
Power HP
368 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 - 16.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Max Speed
100 - 167 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
200 - 240 Nm
Torque
470 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
55 - 75 kW
Power kW
271 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2021
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Renault
Brand
smart
What drive types are available for the Renault Express?

The Renault Express is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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