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smart #1 vs MINI MINI comparison

Compare performance (428 HP vs 258 HP), boot space and price (31,700 £ vs 23,300 £ ) 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
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly more trunk space

MINI MINI

  • clearly cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • noticeably lighter

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 clearly cheaper – starting at 23,300 £ , while the smart #1 costs 31,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,391 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the MINI MINI is noticeably more efficient: consuming 13.8 kWh/100km compared to 16.8 kWh/100km for the smart #1. That’s a difference of about 3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the smart #1 offers barely more range – reaching up to 440 km, about 38 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 428 HP compared to 258 HP. That’s roughly 170 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the smart #1 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the MINI MINI takes 5.9 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the MINI MINI is markedly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the smart #1 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the smart #1 delivers noticeably more torque with 584 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 204 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 noticeably lighter – 1,335 kg compared to 1,780 kg. The difference is around 445 kg.

Looking at boot space, the smart #1 offers slightly more boot space – 323 L compared to 275 L. That’s a difference of about 48 L.

For maximum load capacity, the smart #1 offers very slightly more capacity – up to 986 L, about 61 L more than the MINI MINI.

When it comes to payload, the smart #1 carries marginally more – 470 kg compared to 445 kg. That’s a difference of about 25 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.

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
23,300 - 37,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.8 - 18.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13.8 - 15.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
310 - 440 km
Electric Range
293 - 402 km
Battery Capacity
47 - 62 kWh
Battery Capacity
36.6 - 49.8 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 155 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
44 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback, Convertible
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
2 - 5
Curb weight
1,780 - 1,900 kg
Curb weight
1,335 - 1,730 kg
Trunk capacity
313 - 323 L
Trunk capacity
210 - 275 L
Length
4,270 - 4,300 mm
Length
3,858 - 4,036 mm
Width
1,822 mm
Width
1,744 - 1,756 mm
Height
1,636 mm
Height
1,431 - 1,464 mm
Max trunk capacity
976 - 986 L
Max trunk capacity
725 - 925 L
Payload
425 - 470 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
272 - 428 HP
Power HP
156 - 258 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 8.2 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
160 - 250 km/h
Torque
343 - 584 Nm
Torque
230 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
200 - 315 kW
Power kW
115 - 190 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, A
Brand
smart
Brand
MINI
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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