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smart #1 vs SsangYong Korando comparison

Compare performance (368 HP vs 190 HP), boot space and price (40,700 £ vs 27,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – smart #1 or SsangYong Korando?

smart #1 vs SsangYong Korando: Key differences

smart #1

  • clearly more power
  • slightly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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SsangYong Korando

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  • substantially cheaper
  • marginally more efficient
  • clearly lighter
  • clearly 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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

SsangYong Korando is substantially cheaper – starting at 27,000 £ , while the smart #1 costs 40,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,714 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the SsangYong Korando is marginally more efficient: consuming 16.8 kWh/100km compared to 18.2 kWh/100km for the smart #1. That’s a difference of about 1.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the smart #1 offers slightly more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 61 km more than the SsangYong Korando.

Korando

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 clearly more power – delivering 368 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 178 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the smart #1 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the SsangYong Korando takes 8.4 s. That’s about 3.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the smart #1 delivers noticeably more torque with 470 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 110 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, SsangYong Korando is clearly lighter – 1,517 kg compared to 1,900 kg. The difference is around 383 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SsangYong Korando offers clearly more boot space – 551 L compared to 313 L. That’s a difference of about 238 L.

When it comes to payload, the SsangYong Korando carries barely more – 463 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 38 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The smart #1 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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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
smart #1
SsangYong Korando

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smart #1

The Smart #1 feels like a breath of fresh air in the compact EV world, pairing playful styling with usable space and a cabin that punches above its size. It skips the fuss and delivers an easygoing, city-friendly driving experience with clever features that make it a sensible, slightly cheeky choice for everyday motoring.

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SsangYong Korando

The SsangYong Korando pairs bold, modern styling with a surprisingly roomy and practical cabin, so it looks confident at the lights and handles the daily grind without fuss. It swaps flashy badges for honest value, offering a composed ride, useful equipment and wallet-friendly running that make it an appealing pick for buyers who'd rather spend on weekends than on extravagant finance packages.

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smart #1
SsangYong Korando

Costs and Consumption

Price
40,700 £
Price
27,000 - 42,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 8.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
339 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 197 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,900 kg
Curb weight
1,517 - 1,840 kg
Trunk capacity
313 L
Trunk capacity
551 L
Length
-
Length
4,450 - 4,465 mm
Width
1,822 mm
Width
1,870 mm
Height
-
Height
1,620 - 1,645 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,248 L
Payload
425 kg
Payload
410 - 463 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
368 HP
Power HP
163 - 190 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
156 - 191 km/h
Torque
470 Nm
Torque
260 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
271 kW
Power kW
120 - 140 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,497 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, A
Brand
smart
Brand
SsangYong
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