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smart #1 vs Toyota Proace Max comparison

Compare performance (368 HP vs 279 HP), boot space and price (40,700 £ vs 56,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – smart #1 or Toyota Proace Max?

smart #1 vs Toyota Proace Max: Key differences

smart #1

  • clearly cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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Toyota Proace Max

  • only slightly more electric range
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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:

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 clearly cheaper – starting at 40,700 £ , while the Toyota Proace Max costs 56,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,231 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the smart #1 is considerably more efficient: consuming 18.2 kWh/100km compared to 26.2 kWh/100km for the Toyota Proace Max. That’s a difference of about 8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Toyota Proace Max offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 424 km, about 24 km more than the smart #1.

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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 visibly more power – delivering 368 HP compared to 279 HP. That’s roughly 89 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the smart #1 delivers slightly more torque with 470 Nm compared to 410 Nm. That’s about 60 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 3.

In terms of curb weight, smart #1 is clearly lighter – 1,900 kg compared to 2,790 kg. The difference is around 890 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace Max carries clearly more – 1,460 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,035 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.

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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
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Toyota Proace Max

Costs and Consumption
Price
40,700 £
Price
56,900 - 61,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
26.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
424 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
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
3
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,900 kg
Curb weight
2,790 kg
Trunk capacity
313 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,822 mm
Width
2,050 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
425 kg
Payload
710 - 1,460 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
279 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
470 Nm
Torque
410 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
271 kW
Power kW
205 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
smart
Brand
Toyota
What drive types are available for the smart #1?

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

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