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smart #1 vs Kia EV4 Sedan comparison

Compare performance (428 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (31,700 £ vs 35,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – smart #1 or Kia EV4 Sedan?

smart #1 vs Kia EV4 Sedan: Key differences

smart #1

  • moderately cheaper
  • significantly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter

Kia EV4 Sedan

  • somewhat more efficient
  • noticeably more electric range
  • visibly more trunk space

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

smart #1 is moderately cheaper – starting at 31,700 £ , while the Kia EV4 Sedan costs 35,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,857 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Kia EV4 Sedan is somewhat more efficient: consuming 14.3 kWh/100km compared to 16.8 kWh/100km for the smart #1. That’s a difference of about 2.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Kia EV4 Sedan offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 633 km, about 193 km more than the smart #1.

EV4 Sedan

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 significantly more power – delivering 428 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 224 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the smart #1 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Kia EV4 Sedan takes 7.4 s. That’s about 3.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the smart #1 delivers significantly more torque with 584 Nm compared to 283 Nm. That’s about 301 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, smart #1 is barely lighter – 1,780 kg compared to 1,815 kg. The difference is around 35 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia EV4 Sedan offers visibly more boot space – 490 L compared to 323 L. That’s a difference of about 167 L.

When it comes to payload, the smart #1 carries marginally more – 470 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 15 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The smart #1 is clearly superior 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 £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
35,600 - 43,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.8 - 18.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.3 - 14.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
310 - 440 km
Electric Range
456 - 633 km
Battery Capacity
47 - 62 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,780 - 1,900 kg
Curb weight
1,815 - 1,914 kg
Trunk capacity
313 - 323 L
Trunk capacity
490 L
Length
4,270 - 4,300 mm
Length
-
Width
1,822 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
1,636 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
976 - 986 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
425 - 470 kg
Payload
441 - 455 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
204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 7.8 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
343 - 584 Nm
Torque
283 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
200 - 315 kW
Power kW
150 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
Kia
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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