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smart #1 vs Hongqi E-HS9 comparison

Compare performance (368 HP vs 551 HP), boot space and price (40,700 £ vs 68,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – smart #1 or Hongqi E-HS9?

smart #1 vs Hongqi E-HS9: Key differences

smart #1

  • clearly cheaper
  • barely more efficient
  • clearly lighter
  • substantially more trunk space
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Hongqi E-HS9

  • clearly more power
  • clearly more electric range
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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:

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.

smart #1 is clearly cheaper – starting at 40,700 £ , while the Hongqi E-HS9 costs 68,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 27,862 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the smart #1 is barely more efficient: consuming 18.2 kWh/100km compared to 19.4 kWh/100km for the Hongqi E-HS9. That’s a difference of about 1.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Hongqi E-HS9 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 515 km, about 115 km more than the smart #1.

E-HS9

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 Hongqi E-HS9 offers clearly more power – delivering 551 HP compared to 368 HP. That’s roughly 183 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 4.9 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hongqi E-HS9 delivers noticeably more torque with 670 Nm compared to 470 Nm. That’s about 200 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.

Seats: Hongqi E-HS9 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, smart #1 is clearly lighter – 1,900 kg compared to 2,705 kg. The difference is around 805 kg.

Looking at boot space, the smart #1 offers substantially more boot space – 313 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 313 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hongqi E-HS9 carries moderately more – 475 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 50 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The smart #1 leads convincingly 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.

£40,705
#1

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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Costs and Consumption
Price
40,700 £
Price
68,600 - 88,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
465 - 515 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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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
6 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,900 kg
Curb weight
2,705 - 2,777 kg
Trunk capacity
313 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,822 mm
Width
2,010 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
425 kg
Payload
455 - 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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
368 HP
Power HP
551 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
470 Nm
Torque
670 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
271 kW
Power kW
405 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
smart
Brand
Hongqi
What drive types are available for the smart #1?

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

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