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smart #1 vs MINI MINI comparison

Compare performance (368 HP vs 258 HP), boot space and price (40,700 £ vs 24,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – smart #1 or MINI MINI?

smart #1 vs MINI MINI: Key differences

smart #1

  • visibly more power
  • barely more electric range
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly more trunk space
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  • substantially cheaper
  • noticeably 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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

MINI MINI is substantially cheaper – starting at 24,900 £ , while the smart #1 costs 40,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,848 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the MINI MINI is noticeably more efficient: consuming 13.8 kWh/100km compared to 18.2 kWh/100km for the smart #1. That’s a difference of about 4.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the smart #1 offers barely more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 9 km more than the MINI MINI.

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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 smart #1 offers visibly more power – delivering 368 HP compared to 258 HP. That’s roughly 110 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the smart #1 is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the MINI MINI takes 5.9 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the smart #1 delivers somewhat more torque with 470 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 90 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, MINI MINI is substantially lighter – 1,335 kg compared to 1,900 kg. The difference is around 565 kg.

Looking at boot space, the smart #1 offers slightly more boot space – 313 L compared to 275 L. That’s a difference of about 38 L.

When it comes to payload, the MINI MINI carries marginally more – 445 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 20 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The MINI MINI shows a few small advantages 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 £24,900
MINI

MINI MINI

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 156 - 258 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.9 - 6.8 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13.8 - 15.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 293 - 391 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
40,700 £
Price
24,900 - 37,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13.8 - 15.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
293 - 391 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 155 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Convertible, Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,900 kg
Curb weight
1,335 - 1,730 kg
Trunk capacity
313 L
Trunk capacity
210 - 275 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,822 mm
Width
1,744 - 1,756 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
425 kg
Payload
345 - 445 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
368 HP
Power HP
156 - 258 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 8.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
470 Nm
Torque
230 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
271 kW
Power kW
115 - 190 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A, D
Brand
smart
Brand
MINI
What drive types are available for the smart #1?

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

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