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smart #1 vs Aiways U6 comparison

Compare performance (428 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (31,700 £ vs 41,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – smart #1 or Aiways U6?

smart #1 vs Aiways U6: Key differences

smart #1

  • noticeably cheaper
  • substantially more power
  • barely more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter

Aiways U6

  • marginally more efficient
  • markedly more trunk space

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

smart #1 is noticeably cheaper – starting at 31,700 £ , while the Aiways U6 costs 41,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,590 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Aiways U6 is marginally more efficient: consuming 15.9 kWh/100km compared to 16.8 kWh/100km for the smart #1. That’s a difference of about 0.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the smart #1 offers barely more range – reaching up to 440 km, about 35 km more than the Aiways U6.

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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 substantially more power – delivering 428 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 210 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the smart #1 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Aiways U6 takes 7 s. That’s about 3.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the smart #1 is moderately faster – reaching 180 km/h, while the Aiways U6 tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the smart #1 delivers significantly more torque with 584 Nm compared to 315 Nm. That’s about 269 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, smart #1 is marginally lighter – 1,780 kg compared to 1,790 kg. The difference is around 10 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Aiways U6 offers markedly more boot space – 472 L compared to 323 L. That’s a difference of about 149 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Aiways U6 offers markedly more capacity – up to 1,260 L, about 274 L more than the smart #1.

When it comes to payload, the smart #1 carries slightly more – 470 kg compared to 405 kg. That’s a difference of about 65 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The smart #1 is clearly superior 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.

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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Costs and Consumption
Price
31,700 - 45,000 £
Price
41,300 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.8 - 18.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
310 - 440 km
Electric Range
405 km
Battery Capacity
47 - 62 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
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
1,780 - 1,900 kg
Curb weight
1,790 kg
Trunk capacity
313 - 323 L
Trunk capacity
472 L
Length
4,270 - 4,300 mm
Length
4,805 mm
Width
1,822 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Height
1,636 mm
Height
1,641 mm
Max trunk capacity
976 - 986 L
Max trunk capacity
1,260 L
Payload
425 - 470 kg
Payload
405 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
272 - 428 HP
Power HP
218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
160 km/h
Torque
343 - 584 Nm
Torque
315 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
200 - 315 kW
Power kW
160 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
smart
Brand
Aiways
What drive types are available for the smart #1?

The smart #1 is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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