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smart #1 vs Lynk & Co 02 comparison

Compare performance (368 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (40,700 £ vs 30,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – smart #1 or Lynk & Co 02?

smart #1 vs Lynk & Co 02: Key differences

smart #1

  • markedly more power
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
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Lynk & Co 02

4.8 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • barely more efficient
  • a bit more electric range
  • marginally lighter
  • noticeably 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.

Lynk & Co 02 is clearly cheaper – starting at 30,900 £ , while the smart #1 costs 40,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,853 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Lynk & Co 02 is barely more efficient: consuming 17.1 kWh/100km compared to 18.2 kWh/100km for the smart #1. That’s a difference of about 1.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Lynk & Co 02 offers a bit more range – reaching up to 445 km, about 45 km more than the smart #1.

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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 markedly more power – delivering 368 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 96 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the smart #1 is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Lynk & Co 02 takes 5.5 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the smart #1 delivers noticeably more torque with 470 Nm compared to 323 Nm. That’s about 147 Nm more.

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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, Lynk & Co 02 is marginally lighter – 1,895 kg compared to 1,900 kg. The difference is around 5 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lynk & Co 02 offers noticeably more boot space – 410 L compared to 313 L. That’s a difference of about 97 L.

When it comes to payload, the smart #1 carries moderately more – 425 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 50 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The smart #1 holds a narrow overall lead 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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Lynk & Co 02

Costs and Consumption
Price
40,700 £
Price
30,900 - 34,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.1 - 17.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
435 - 445 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,900 kg
Curb weight
1,895 kg
Trunk capacity
313 L
Trunk capacity
410 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,822 mm
Width
1,845 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
425 kg
Payload
375 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
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
368 HP
Power HP
272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
470 Nm
Torque
323 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
271 kW
Power kW
200 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
Lynk & Co
What drive types are available for the smart #1?

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

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