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smart #1 vs Nissan Micra comparison

Compare performance (368 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (40,700 £ vs 24,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – smart #1 or Nissan Micra?

smart #1 vs Nissan Micra: Key differences

smart #1

  • substantially more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Nissan Micra

  • substantially cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • only slightly more electric range
  • noticeably 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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Nissan Micra is substantially cheaper – starting at 24,000 £ , while the smart #1 costs 40,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,714 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Nissan Micra is markedly more efficient: consuming 14.2 kWh/100km compared to 18.2 kWh/100km for the smart #1. That’s a difference of about 4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Nissan Micra offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 416 km, about 16 km more than the smart #1.

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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 substantially more power – delivering 368 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 218 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the smart #1 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Nissan Micra takes 8 s. That’s about 3.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the smart #1 delivers considerably more torque with 470 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 225 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Micra is noticeably lighter – 1,452 kg compared to 1,900 kg. The difference is around 448 kg.

When it comes to payload, the smart #1 carries marginally more – 425 kg compared to 408 kg. That’s a difference of about 17 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The smart #1 stands well ahead of its rival 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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Nissan Micra

Costs and Consumption
Price
40,700 £
Price
24,000 - 29,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.2 - 14.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
317 - 416 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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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
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,900 kg
Curb weight
1,452 - 1,527 kg
Trunk capacity
313 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,822 mm
Width
1,774 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
425 kg
Payload
403 - 408 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
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
368 HP
Power HP
122 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
470 Nm
Torque
225 - 245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
271 kW
Power kW
90 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
smart
Brand
Nissan
What drive types are available for the smart #1?

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

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