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smart #1 vs Renault Twingo comparison

Compare performance (428 HP vs 82 HP), boot space and price (31,700 £ vs 17,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – smart #1 or Renault Twingo?

smart #1 vs Renault Twingo: Key differences

smart #1

  • considerably more power
  • considerably more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely more trunk space

Renault Twingo

  • clearly cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • clearly lighter

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.

Renault Twingo is clearly cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the smart #1 costs 31,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,648 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Renault Twingo is markedly more efficient: consuming 13.1 kWh/100km compared to 16.8 kWh/100km for the smart #1. That’s a difference of about 3.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the smart #1 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 440 km, about 178 km more than the Renault Twingo.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the smart #1 offers considerably more power – delivering 428 HP compared to 82 HP. That’s roughly 346 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the smart #1 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Renault Twingo takes 12.1 s. That’s about 8.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the smart #1 delivers considerably more torque with 584 Nm compared to 175 Nm. That’s about 409 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: smart #1 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Twingo is clearly lighter – 1,275 kg compared to 1,780 kg. The difference is around 505 kg.

Looking at boot space, the smart #1 offers barely more boot space – 323 L compared to 305 L. That’s a difference of about 18 L.

When it comes to payload, the smart #1 carries visibly more – 470 kg compared to 320 kg. That’s a difference of about 150 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.

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
17,100 - 18,500 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.8 - 18.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
310 - 440 km
Electric Range
260 - 262 km
Battery Capacity
47 - 62 kWh
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
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,780 - 1,900 kg
Curb weight
1,275 - 1,294 kg
Trunk capacity
313 - 323 L
Trunk capacity
305 L
Length
4,270 - 4,300 mm
Length
-
Width
1,822 mm
Width
1,720 mm
Height
1,636 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
976 - 986 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
425 - 470 kg
Payload
301 - 320 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
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
272 - 428 HP
Power HP
82 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.1 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
343 - 584 Nm
Torque
175 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
200 - 315 kW
Power kW
60 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
smart
Brand
Renault
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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