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smart #1 vs Kia EV2 comparison

Compare performance (368 HP vs 147 HP), boot space and price (40,700 £ vs 22,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – smart #1 or Kia EV2?

smart #1 vs Kia EV2: Key differences

smart #1

  • substantially more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Kia EV2

  • substantially cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • somewhat more electric range
  • slightly lighter
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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.

Kia EV2 is substantially cheaper – starting at 22,800 £ , while the smart #1 costs 40,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,905 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Kia EV2 is visibly more efficient: consuming 15.1 kWh/100km compared to 18.2 kWh/100km for the smart #1. That’s a difference of about 3.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Kia EV2 offers somewhat more range – reaching up to 453 km, about 53 km more than the smart #1.

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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 substantially more power – delivering 368 HP compared to 147 HP. That’s roughly 221 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the smart #1 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Kia EV2 takes 8.7 s. That’s about 3.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the smart #1 delivers clearly more torque with 470 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 220 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia EV2 is slightly lighter – 1,620 kg compared to 1,900 kg. The difference is around 280 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Kia EV2 carries a bit 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 is decisively ahead 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.

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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
22,800 - 31,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.1 - 16.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
317 - 453 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
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,900 kg
Curb weight
1,620 - 1,625 kg
Trunk capacity
313 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,822 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
425 kg
Payload
400 - 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
135 - 147 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
470 Nm
Torque
250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
271 kW
Power kW
100 - 108 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
Kia
What drive types are available for the smart #1?

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

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