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smart #1 vs BYD Dolphin Surf comparison

Compare performance (428 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (31,700 £ vs 19,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – smart #1 or BYD Dolphin Surf?

smart #1 vs BYD Dolphin Surf: Key differences

smart #1

  • substantially more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly more trunk space

BYD Dolphin Surf

  • clearly cheaper
  • marginally more efficient
  • markedly lighter

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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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.

BYD Dolphin Surf is clearly cheaper – starting at 19,700 £ , while the smart #1 costs 31,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,000 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the BYD Dolphin Surf is marginally more efficient: consuming 15.5 kWh/100km compared to 16.8 kWh/100km for the smart #1. That’s a difference of about 1.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the smart #1 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 440 km, about 118 km more than the BYD Dolphin Surf.

Dolphin Surf

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the smart #1 offers substantially more power – delivering 428 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 272 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the smart #1 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the BYD Dolphin Surf takes 9.1 s. That’s about 5.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the smart #1 delivers considerably more torque with 584 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 364 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.

Seats: smart #1 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, BYD Dolphin Surf is markedly lighter – 1,294 kg compared to 1,780 kg. The difference is around 486 kg.

Looking at boot space, the smart #1 offers very slightly more boot space – 323 L compared to 308 L. That’s a difference of about 15 L.

When it comes to payload, the smart #1 carries markedly more – 470 kg compared to 344 kg. That’s a difference of about 126 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The smart #1 holds a decisive overall lead 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
19,700 - 26,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.8 - 18.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 - 16 kWh/100km
Electric Range
310 - 440 km
Electric Range
220 - 322 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
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,780 - 1,900 kg
Curb weight
1,294 - 1,390 kg
Trunk capacity
313 - 323 L
Trunk capacity
308 L
Length
4,270 - 4,300 mm
Length
-
Width
1,822 mm
Width
1,720 mm
Height
1,636 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
976 - 986 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
425 - 470 kg
Payload
344 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
88 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 12.1 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
343 - 584 Nm
Torque
175 - 220 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
200 - 315 kW
Power kW
65 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
smart
Brand
BYD
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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