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smart #1 vs Volvo EC40 comparison

Compare performance (368 HP vs 442 HP), boot space and price (40,700 £ vs 46,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – smart #1 or Volvo EC40?

smart #1 vs Volvo EC40: Key differences

smart #1

  • a bit cheaper
  • barely lighter
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Volvo EC40

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • slightly more power
  • a bit more efficient
  • visibly more electric range
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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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.

smart #1 is a bit cheaper – starting at 40,700 £ , while the Volvo EC40 costs 46,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,829 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Volvo EC40 is a bit more efficient: consuming 16.2 kWh/100km compared to 18.2 kWh/100km for the smart #1. That’s a difference of about 2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Volvo EC40 offers visibly more range – reaching up to 585 km, about 185 km more than the smart #1.

EC40

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 Volvo EC40 offers slightly more power – delivering 442 HP compared to 368 HP. That’s roughly 74 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo EC40 is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the smart #1 takes 4.9 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo EC40 delivers markedly more torque with 670 Nm compared to 470 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm more.

#1

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, smart #1 is barely lighter – 1,900 kg compared to 2,065 kg. The difference is around 165 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo EC40 offers clearly more boot space – 404 L compared to 313 L. That’s a difference of about 91 L.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo EC40 carries very slightly more – 435 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo EC40 is clearly superior overall 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 £46,500
EC40

Volvo EC40

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 238 - 442 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.2 - 17.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 486 - 585 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
40,700 £
Price
46,500 - 56,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.2 - 17.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
486 - 585 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,900 kg
Curb weight
2,065 - 2,185 kg
Trunk capacity
313 L
Trunk capacity
404 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,822 mm
Width
1,873 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
395 - 435 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
368 HP
Power HP
238 - 442 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
470 Nm
Torque
420 - 670 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
271 kW
Power kW
175 - 325 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
smart
Brand
Volvo
What drive types are available for the smart #1?

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

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