smart #1 vs Volvo EX40 – Which one offers the better deal?

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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

smart #1 has a noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 31700 £, while the Volvo EX40 costs 42800 £. That’s a price difference of around 11143 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Volvo EX40: with 16.60 kWh per 100 km, it’s barely noticeable more efficient than the smart #1 with 16.80 kWh. That’s a difference of about 0.20 kWh.

As for range, the Volvo EX40 performs distinct better – achieving up to 576 km, about 136 km more than the smart #1.

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 Volvo EX40 has a slight edge – offering 442 HP compared to 428 HP. That’s roughly 14 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the smart #1 is to a small extent quicker – completing the sprint in 3.90 s, while the Volvo EX40 takes 4.60 s. That’s about 0.70 s faster.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 180 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo EX40 pulls somewhat stronger with 670 Nm compared to 584 Nm. That’s about 86 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the smart #1 is a bit lighter – 1780 kg compared to 2040 kg. The difference is around 260 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Volvo EX40 offers distinct more room – 410 L compared to 323 L. That’s a difference of about 87 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Volvo EX40 performs noticeable better – up to 1400 L, which is about 414 L more than the smart #1.

When it comes to payload, Volvo EX40 slight takes the win – 480 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 kg.

All in all, the Volvo EX40 shows itself to be leads convincingly overall and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.