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smart #1 vs CUPRA Raval comparison

Compare performance (368 HP vs 226 HP), boot space and price (40,700 £ vs 22,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – smart #1 or CUPRA Raval?

smart #1 vs CUPRA Raval: Key differences

smart #1

  • noticeably more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
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CUPRA Raval

  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • barely more electric range
  • slightly lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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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:

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

CUPRA Raval is clearly cheaper – starting at 22,200 £ , while the smart #1 costs 40,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,463 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the CUPRA Raval is clearly more efficient: consuming 13.7 kWh/100km compared to 18.2 kWh/100km for the smart #1. That’s a difference of about 4.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the CUPRA Raval offers barely more range – reaching up to 444 km, about 44 km more than the smart #1.

Raval

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 noticeably more power – delivering 368 HP compared to 226 HP. That’s roughly 142 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the smart #1 is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the CUPRA Raval takes 6.8 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the smart #1 delivers noticeably more torque with 470 Nm compared to 290 Nm. That’s about 180 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, CUPRA Raval is slightly lighter – 1,610 kg compared to 1,900 kg. The difference is around 290 kg.

Looking at boot space, the CUPRA Raval offers noticeably more boot space – 441 L compared to 313 L. That’s a difference of about 128 L.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Raval carries somewhat more – 475 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 50 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Raval shows a few small advantages 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 £22,200
Raval

CUPRA Raval

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 226 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13.7 - 16.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 300 - 444 km
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CUPRA Raval

Costs and Consumption
Price
40,700 £
Price
22,200 - 39,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13.7 - 16.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
300 - 444 km
Battery Capacity
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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
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,900 kg
Curb weight
1,610 - 1,615 kg
Trunk capacity
313 L
Trunk capacity
441 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,822 mm
Width
1,784 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
425 kg
Payload
470 - 475 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
368 HP
Power HP
116 - 226 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 - 7.1 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
470 Nm
Torque
290 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
271 kW
Power kW
85 - 166 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
smart
Brand
CUPRA
What drive types are available for the smart #1?

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

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