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smart #1 vs SsangYong Rexton comparison

Compare performance (368 HP vs 202 HP), boot space and price (40,700 £ vs 41,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – smart #1 or SsangYong Rexton?

smart #1 vs SsangYong Rexton: Key differences

smart #1

  • barely cheaper
  • considerably more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
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SsangYong Rexton

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • considerably more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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.

smart #1 is barely cheaper – starting at 40,700 £ , while the SsangYong Rexton costs 41,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 429 £.

Rexton

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 368 HP compared to 202 HP. That’s roughly 166 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 SsangYong Rexton takes 10.6 s. That’s about 5.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the smart #1 delivers barely more torque with 470 Nm compared to 441 Nm. That’s about 29 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: SsangYong Rexton offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, smart #1 is slightly lighter – 1,900 kg compared to 2,145 kg. The difference is around 245 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SsangYong Rexton offers considerably more boot space – 784 L compared to 313 L. That’s a difference of about 471 L.

When it comes to payload, the SsangYong Rexton carries significantly more – 770 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 345 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The smart #1 is decisively 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.

£40,705
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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 Rexton

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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 Rexton

The SsangYong Rexton is a no-nonsense full-size SUV that pairs rugged, go-anywhere bones with a surprisingly plush cabin, making it an appealing choice for buyers who want capability without premium-brand prices. It won’t turn heads like a luxury badge, but its generous space, sensible features and honest practicality make it a smart, down-to-earth family hauler — a savvy pick if you value substance over status.

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smart #1
SsangYong Rexton

Costs and Consumption

Price
40,700 £
Price
41,100 - 51,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
8.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
214 - 216 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
70 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,900 kg
Curb weight
2,145 - 2,180 kg
Trunk capacity
313 L
Trunk capacity
236 - 784 L
Length
-
Length
4,850 mm
Width
1,822 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Height
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Height
1,825 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,806 - 1,977 L
Payload
425 kg
Payload
655 - 770 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
368 HP
Power HP
202 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
184 km/h
Torque
470 Nm
Torque
441 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
271 kW
Power kW
148 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
2,157 cm3

General

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