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smart #1 vs Maxus T90 EV comparison

Compare performance (368 HP vs 177 HP), boot space and price (40,700 £ vs 56,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – smart #1 or Maxus T90 EV?

smart #1 vs Maxus T90 EV: Key differences

smart #1

  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • moderately more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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Maxus T90 EV

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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.

smart #1 is clearly cheaper – starting at 40,700 £ , while the Maxus T90 EV costs 56,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,384 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the smart #1 is significantly more efficient: consuming 18.2 kWh/100km compared to 26.8 kWh/100km for the Maxus T90 EV. That’s a difference of about 8.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the smart #1 offers moderately more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 70 km more than the Maxus T90 EV.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the smart #1 offers clearly more power – delivering 368 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 191 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 Maxus T90 EV takes 12.3 s. That’s about 7.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the smart #1 delivers noticeably more torque with 470 Nm compared to 310 Nm. That’s about 160 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, smart #1 is clearly lighter – 1,900 kg compared to 2,375 kg. The difference is around 475 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Maxus T90 EV carries significantly more – 925 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 500 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The smart #1 is far 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.

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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
56,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
26.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
330 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
Pickup
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,900 kg
Curb weight
2,375 kg
Trunk capacity
313 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,822 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
425 kg
Payload
925 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
177 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
470 Nm
Torque
310 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
271 kW
Power kW
130 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2023
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 All-Wheel Drive.

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