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smart #1 vs Leapmotor T03 comparison

Compare performance (368 HP vs 95 HP), boot space and price (40,700 £ vs 16,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – smart #1 or Leapmotor T03?

smart #1 vs Leapmotor T03: Key differences

smart #1

  • substantially more power
  • visibly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
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Leapmotor T03

  • clearly cheaper
  • somewhat more efficient
  • substantially 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:

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.

Leapmotor T03 is clearly cheaper – starting at 16,200 £ , while the smart #1 costs 40,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,505 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Leapmotor T03 is somewhat more efficient: consuming 16.3 kWh/100km compared to 18.2 kWh/100km for the smart #1. That’s a difference of about 1.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the smart #1 offers visibly more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 135 km more than the Leapmotor T03.

T03

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 substantially more power – delivering 368 HP compared to 95 HP. That’s roughly 273 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the smart #1 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Leapmotor T03 takes 12.7 s. That’s about 7.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the smart #1 delivers significantly more torque with 470 Nm compared to 158 Nm. That’s about 312 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: smart #1 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Leapmotor T03 is substantially lighter – 1,175 kg compared to 1,900 kg. The difference is around 725 kg.

Looking at boot space, the smart #1 offers markedly more boot space – 313 L compared to 210 L. That’s a difference of about 103 L.

When it comes to payload, the smart #1 carries clearly more – 425 kg compared to 300 kg. That’s a difference of about 125 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The smart #1 stands well ahead of its rival 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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Leapmotor T03

Costs and Consumption
Price
40,700 £
Price
16,200 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
265 km
Battery Capacity
-
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
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,900 kg
Curb weight
1,175 kg
Trunk capacity
313 L
Trunk capacity
210 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,822 mm
Width
1,652 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
425 kg
Payload
300 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
95 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
470 Nm
Torque
158 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
271 kW
Power kW
70 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
Leapmotor
What drive types are available for the smart #1?

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

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