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smart #1 vs Porsche Macan comparison

Compare performance (428 HP vs 639 HP), boot space and price (31,700 £ vs 69,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – smart #1 or Porsche Macan?

smart #1 vs Porsche Macan: Key differences

smart #1

  • considerably cheaper
  • marginally more efficient
  • markedly lighter

Porsche Macan

  • clearly more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially more trunk space

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 considerably cheaper – starting at 31,700 £ , while the Porsche Macan costs 69,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 37,466 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the smart #1 is marginally more efficient: consuming 16.8 kWh/100km compared to 17 kWh/100km for the Porsche Macan. That’s a difference of about 0.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Porsche Macan offers clearly more range – reaching up to 644 km, about 204 km more than the smart #1.

Macan

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 Porsche Macan offers clearly more power – delivering 639 HP compared to 428 HP. That’s roughly 211 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Macan is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 3.3 s, while the smart #1 takes 3.9 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Porsche Macan is clearly faster – reaching 260 km/h, while the smart #1 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 80 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Macan delivers considerably more torque with 1,130 Nm compared to 584 Nm. That’s about 546 Nm more.

#1

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, smart #1 is markedly lighter – 1,780 kg compared to 2,295 kg. The difference is around 515 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Porsche Macan offers substantially more boot space – 540 L compared to 323 L. That’s a difference of about 217 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Porsche Macan offers markedly more capacity – up to 1,348 L, about 362 L more than the smart #1.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche Macan carries slightly more – 545 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 75 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Macan holds a decisive overall lead 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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Macan

Porsche Macan

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 360 - 639 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17 - 18.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 585 - 644 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
31,700 - 45,000 £
Price
69,200 - 99,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.8 - 18.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17 - 18.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
310 - 440 km
Electric Range
585 - 644 km
Battery Capacity
47 - 62 kWh
Battery Capacity
95 kWh
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
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,780 - 1,900 kg
Curb weight
2,295 - 2,470 kg
Trunk capacity
313 - 323 L
Trunk capacity
476 - 540 L
Length
4,270 - 4,300 mm
Length
4,784 - 4,805 mm
Width
1,822 mm
Width
1,938 - 1,952 mm
Height
1,636 mm
Height
1,613 - 1,623 mm
Max trunk capacity
976 - 986 L
Max trunk capacity
1,288 - 1,348 L
Payload
425 - 470 kg
Payload
470 - 545 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
272 - 428 HP
Power HP
360 - 639 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 5.7 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
220 - 260 km/h
Torque
343 - 584 Nm
Torque
563 - 1,130 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
200 - 315 kW
Power kW
265 - 470 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
smart
Brand
Porsche
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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