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Renault Master Transporter vs smart #3 comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (38,600 £ vs 42,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Master Transporter or smart #3?

Renault Master Transporter vs smart #3: Key differences

Renault Master Transporter

  • barely cheaper
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smart #3

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  • visibly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • barely more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Master Transporter

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Renault Master Transporter is barely cheaper – starting at 38,600 £ , while the smart #3 costs 42,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,344 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the smart #3 is clearly more efficient: consuming 16.3 kWh/100km compared to 22.6 kWh/100km for the Renault Master Transporter. That’s a difference of about 6.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the smart #3 offers barely more range – reaching up to 455 km, about 7 km more than the Renault Master Transporter.

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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 #3 offers visibly more power – delivering 272 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 102 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the smart #3 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.8 s, while the Renault Master Transporter takes 13.5 s. That’s about 7.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the smart #3 delivers marginally more torque with 384 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 4 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: smart #3 offers more seats – 5 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, smart #3 is slightly lighter – 1,810 kg compared to 2,128 kg. The difference is around 318 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Master Transporter carries considerably more – 1,846 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,396 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The smart #3 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 #3

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 272 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 455 km
Renault Master Transporter
smart #3

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Dimensions and Body

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Renault Master Transporter

The Renault Master is a pragmatic workhorse that swallows cargo with an unbothered grin, offering clever practicality and load-friendly packaging for tradespeople and fleet buyers. It won’t excite like a sports car, but it steers predictably, runs economically and gets the job done day after day — like a reliable colleague who never calls in sick.

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smart #3

The Smart #3 turns the brand's cheeky city-car attitude into a grown-up compact SUV, pairing sleek styling with a surprisingly roomy, well-made interior. It's a brilliant pick for buyers who want electric ease without dullness — practical enough for daily life, but still lively enough to make parking and grocery runs feel a little fun.

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Renault Master Transporter
smart #3

Costs and Consumption

Price
38,600 - 54,600 £
Price
42,000 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 12.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
22.6 - 25.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
177 - 448 km
Electric Range
455 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 318 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
SUV
Seats
3
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,128 - 2,598 kg
Curb weight
1,810 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
370 L
Length
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Length
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Width
2,080 mm
Width
1,844 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
902 - 1,846 kg
Payload
450 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, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 170 HP
Power HP
272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Torque
384 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
96 - 125 kW
Power kW
200 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Renault
Brand
smart
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