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Renault Trafic Transporter vs smart #1 comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 368 HP), boot space and price (38,100 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Trafic Transporter or smart #1?

Renault Trafic Transporter vs smart #1: Key differences

Renault Trafic Transporter

  • very slightly cheaper
  • barely lighter
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smart #1

  • clearly more power
  • moderately more efficient
  • markedly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Trafic 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 Trafic Transporter is very slightly cheaper – starting at 38,100 £ , while the smart #1 costs 40,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,608 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the smart #1 is moderately more efficient: consuming 18.2 kWh/100km compared to 21.2 kWh/100km for the Renault Trafic Transporter. That’s a difference of about 3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the smart #1 offers markedly more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 82 km more than the Renault Trafic Transporter.

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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 smart #1 offers clearly more power – delivering 368 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 198 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 Trafic Transporter takes 10.8 s. That’s about 5.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the smart #1 delivers slightly more torque with 470 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 90 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: Renault Trafic Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Trafic Transporter is barely lighter – 1,848 kg compared to 1,900 kg. The difference is around 52 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Trafic Transporter carries clearly more – 1,222 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 797 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The smart #1 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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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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The Renault Trafic is a practical, workhorse transporter that hides thoughtful cabin comfort behind a tough, utilitarian exterior, so you can tackle a busy week without sacrificing sanity. It’s a sensible choice for buyers who want reliability and clever flexibility rather than flash, with just enough character to make daily hauling feel less like a chore.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
38,100 - 43,500 £
Price
40,700 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 22.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
240 - 318 km
Electric Range
400 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 184 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
SUV
Seats
3 - 6
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,848 - 2,075 kg
Curb weight
1,900 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
313 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,956 mm
Width
1,822 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
899 - 1,222 kg
Payload
425 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 170 HP
Power HP
368 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.8 - 13.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
245 - 380 Nm
Torque
470 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
90 - 125 kW
Power kW
271 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Renault
Brand
smart
Is the Renault Trafic Transporter offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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