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smart #1 vs Kia EV4 Sedan comparison

Compare performance (368 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (40,700 £ 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

  • significantly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Kia EV4 Sedan

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • moderately cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • noticeably more electric range
  • barely lighter
  • visibly 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:

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.

Kia EV4 Sedan is moderately cheaper – starting at 35,600 £ , while the smart #1 costs 40,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,143 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Kia EV4 Sedan is clearly more efficient: consuming 14.3 kWh/100km compared to 18.2 kWh/100km for the smart #1. That’s a difference of about 3.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Kia EV4 Sedan offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 633 km, about 233 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 368 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 164 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 EV4 Sedan takes 7.4 s. That’s about 2.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the smart #1 delivers noticeably more torque with 470 Nm compared to 283 Nm. That’s about 187 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, Kia EV4 Sedan is barely lighter – 1,815 kg compared to 1,900 kg. The difference is around 85 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia EV4 Sedan offers visibly more boot space – 490 L compared to 313 L. That’s a difference of about 177 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia EV4 Sedan carries marginally more – 455 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 30 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The smart #1 is clearly 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.

£40,705
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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
35,600 - 43,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.3 - 14.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
456 - 633 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
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,900 kg
Curb weight
1,815 - 1,914 kg
Trunk capacity
313 L
Trunk capacity
490 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,822 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
425 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
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
368 HP
Power HP
204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 7.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
470 Nm
Torque
283 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
271 kW
Power kW
150 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
Kia
What drive types are available for the smart #1?

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

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