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smart #1 vs Hongqi EHS7 comparison

Compare performance (368 HP vs 619 HP), boot space and price (40,700 £ vs 51,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – smart #1 or Hongqi EHS7?

smart #1 vs Hongqi EHS7: Key differences

smart #1

  • visibly cheaper
  • marginally more efficient
  • substantially more trunk space
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Hongqi EHS7

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  • significantly more power
  • markedly more electric range
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
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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.

smart #1 is visibly cheaper – starting at 40,700 £ , while the Hongqi EHS7 costs 51,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,719 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the smart #1 is marginally more efficient: consuming 18.2 kWh/100km compared to 18.5 kWh/100km for the Hongqi EHS7. That’s a difference of about 0.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Hongqi EHS7 offers markedly more range – reaching up to 600 km, about 200 km more than the smart #1.

EHS7

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 EHS7 offers significantly more power – delivering 619 HP compared to 368 HP. That’s roughly 251 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hongqi EHS7 is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the smart #1 takes 4.9 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the smart #1 delivers only slightly more torque with 470 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.

#1

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.

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.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hongqi EHS7 sits just 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.

from £51,400
EHS7

Hongqi EHS7

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 343 - 619 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.5 - 20.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 540 - 600 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
40,700 £
Price
51,400 - 64,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
540 - 600 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
111 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,900 kg
Curb weight
-
Trunk capacity
313 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
-
Length
4,925 mm
Width
1,822 mm
Width
1,950 mm
Height
-
Height
1,680 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
425 kg
Payload
-

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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
368 HP
Power HP
343 - 619 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
470 Nm
Torque
450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
271 kW
Power kW
253 - 455 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
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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