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smart #1 vs Skoda Epiq comparison

Compare performance (368 HP vs 211 HP), boot space and price (40,700 £ vs 22,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – smart #1 or Skoda Epiq?

smart #1 vs Skoda Epiq: Key differences

smart #1

  • substantially more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Skoda Epiq

  • clearly cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • barely more electric range
  • moderately lighter
  • markedly more trunk space
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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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Skoda Epiq is clearly cheaper – starting at 22,200 £ , while the smart #1 costs 40,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,505 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Skoda Epiq is visibly more efficient: consuming 13.7 kWh/100km compared to 18.2 kWh/100km for the smart #1. That’s a difference of about 4.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Skoda Epiq offers barely more range – reaching up to 440 km, about 40 km more than the smart #1.

Epiq

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 211 HP. That’s roughly 157 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the smart #1 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Skoda Epiq takes 7.1 s. That’s about 2.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the smart #1 delivers visibly more torque with 470 Nm compared to 290 Nm. That’s about 180 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, Skoda Epiq is moderately lighter – 1,625 kg compared to 1,900 kg. The difference is around 275 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Epiq offers markedly more boot space – 475 L compared to 313 L. That’s a difference of about 162 L.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Epiq carries marginally more – 455 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 30 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Epiq is barely ahead 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 £22,200
Epiq

Skoda Epiq

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 211 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 13.7 - 13.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 310 - 440 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
40,700 £
Price
22,200 - 30,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13.7 - 13.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
310 - 440 km
Battery Capacity
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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
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,900 kg
Curb weight
1,625 - 1,642 kg
Trunk capacity
313 L
Trunk capacity
475 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,822 mm
Width
1,798 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
425 kg
Payload
438 - 455 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
116 - 211 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.1 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
470 Nm
Torque
267 - 290 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
271 kW
Power kW
85 - 155 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
Skoda
What drive types are available for the smart #1?

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

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