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smart #1 vs Lotus Emeya comparison

Compare performance (368 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (40,700 £ vs 92,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – smart #1 or Lotus Emeya?

smart #1 vs Lotus Emeya: Key differences

smart #1

  • considerably cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • noticeably lighter
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Lotus Emeya

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly 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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

smart #1 is considerably cheaper – starting at 40,700 £ , while the Lotus Emeya costs 92,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 51,857 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the smart #1 is only slightly more efficient: consuming 18.2 kWh/100km compared to 18.7 kWh/100km for the Lotus Emeya. That’s a difference of about 0.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Lotus Emeya offers clearly more range – reaching up to 580 km, about 180 km more than the smart #1.

Emeya

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 Lotus Emeya offers considerably more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 368 HP. That’s roughly 550 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Emeya is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the smart #1 takes 4.9 s. That’s about 2.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Emeya delivers considerably more torque with 985 Nm compared to 470 Nm. That’s about 515 Nm more.

#1

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, smart #1 is noticeably lighter – 1,900 kg compared to 2,555 kg. The difference is around 655 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Emeya offers markedly more boot space – 509 L compared to 313 L. That’s a difference of about 196 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lotus Emeya carries noticeably more – 545 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 120 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Emeya 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 £92,600
Emeya

Lotus Emeya

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 612 - 918 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.7 - 22.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 485 - 580 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
40,700 £
Price
92,600 - 138,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 22.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
485 - 580 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
98.9 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,900 kg
Curb weight
2,555 - 2,650 kg
Trunk capacity
313 L
Trunk capacity
509 L
Length
-
Length
5,139 mm
Width
1,822 mm
Width
2,005 mm
Height
-
Height
1,459 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,388 L
Payload
425 kg
Payload
450 - 545 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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
368 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 - 4.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
250 - 256 km/h
Torque
470 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
271 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 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
Lotus
What drive types are available for the smart #1?

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

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