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smart #1 vs Volvo XC40 comparison

Compare performance (428 HP vs 197 HP), boot space and price (31,700 £ vs 36,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – smart #1 or Volvo XC40?

smart #1 vs Volvo XC40: Key differences

smart #1

  • a bit cheaper
  • considerably more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Volvo XC40

5 (5 Reviews)
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  • only slightly lighter
  • noticeably 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:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

smart #1 is a bit cheaper – starting at 31,700 £ , while the Volvo XC40 costs 36,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,057 £.

XC40

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 considerably more power – delivering 428 HP compared to 197 HP. That’s roughly 231 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the smart #1 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Volvo XC40 takes 7.6 s. That’s about 3.7 s quicker.

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

There’s also a difference in torque: the smart #1 delivers substantially more torque with 584 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 284 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, Volvo XC40 is only slightly lighter – 1,688 kg compared to 1,780 kg. The difference is around 92 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo XC40 offers noticeably more boot space – 452 L compared to 323 L. That’s a difference of about 129 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Volvo XC40 offers markedly more capacity – up to 1,328 L, about 342 L more than the smart #1.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo XC40 carries moderately more – 532 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 62 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.

from £31,700
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smart #1

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 272 - 428 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.8 - 18.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 310 - 440 km
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smart #1

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Volvo XC40

The Volvo XC40 wraps Scandinavian minimalism into a compact, city-ready SUV with a premium cabin that feels both practical and grown-up. It will suit buyers who prize safety, clever storage and a composed ride, proving that small dimensions don't mean small personality.

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5 (5 Reviews)
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Costs and Consumption
Price
31,700 - 45,000 £
Price
36,800 - 47,200 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.8 - 18.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
310 - 440 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
47 - 62 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
147 - 148 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,780 - 1,900 kg
Curb weight
1,688 kg
Trunk capacity
313 - 323 L
Trunk capacity
452 L
Length
4,270 - 4,300 mm
Length
4,425 mm
Width
1,822 mm
Width
1,863 mm
Height
1,636 mm
Height
1,652 mm
Max trunk capacity
976 - 986 L
Max trunk capacity
1,328 L
Payload
425 - 470 kg
Payload
532 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
272 - 428 HP
Power HP
163 - 197 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
343 - 584 Nm
Torque
265 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
200 - 315 kW
Power kW
120 - 145 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
smart
Brand
Volvo
What drive types are available for the smart #1?

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

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