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smart #1 vs Maxus eTERRON 9 comparison

Compare performance (428 HP vs 442 HP), boot space and price (31,700 £ vs 64,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – smart #1 or Maxus eTERRON 9?

smart #1 vs Maxus eTERRON 9: Key differences

smart #1

  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • very slightly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially lighter

Maxus eTERRON 9

  • barely more power

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 clearly cheaper – starting at 31,700 £ , while the Maxus eTERRON 9 costs 64,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 32,544 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the smart #1 is substantially more efficient: consuming 16.8 kWh/100km compared to 26.7 kWh/100km for the Maxus eTERRON 9. That’s a difference of about 9.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the smart #1 offers very slightly more range – reaching up to 440 km, about 10 km more than the Maxus eTERRON 9.

eTERRON 9

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Maxus eTERRON 9 offers barely more power – delivering 442 HP compared to 428 HP. That’s roughly 14 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the smart #1 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Maxus eTERRON 9 takes 5.8 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Maxus eTERRON 9 delivers slightly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 584 Nm. That’s about 116 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, smart #1 is substantially lighter – 1,780 kg compared to 2,925 kg. The difference is around 1,145 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Maxus eTERRON 9 carries somewhat more – 575 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 105 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
64,200 - 66,800 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.8 - 18.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
26.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
310 - 440 km
Electric Range
430 km
Battery Capacity
47 - 62 kWh
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
Pickup
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,780 - 1,900 kg
Curb weight
2,925 - 2,955 kg
Trunk capacity
313 - 323 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,270 - 4,300 mm
Length
-
Width
1,822 mm
Width
1,997 mm
Height
1,636 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
976 - 986 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
425 - 470 kg
Payload
545 - 575 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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
272 - 428 HP
Power HP
442 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
343 - 584 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
200 - 315 kW
Power kW
325 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
Maxus
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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