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smart #1 vs VW Passat comparison

Compare performance (428 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (31,700 £ vs 36,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – smart #1 or VW Passat?

smart #1 vs VW Passat: Key differences

smart #1

  • slightly cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h

VW Passat

5 (3 Reviews)
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  • moderately lighter
  • considerably more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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 slightly cheaper – starting at 31,700 £ , while the VW Passat costs 36,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,757 £.

As for electric range, the smart #1 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 440 km, about 305 km more than the VW Passat.

Passat

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 noticeably more power – delivering 428 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 156 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the smart #1 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the VW Passat takes 5.8 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the VW Passat is noticeably faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the smart #1 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the smart #1 delivers markedly more torque with 584 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 184 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, VW Passat is moderately lighter – 1,573 kg compared to 1,780 kg. The difference is around 207 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Passat offers considerably more boot space – 690 L compared to 323 L. That’s a difference of about 367 L.

For maximum load capacity, the VW Passat offers clearly more capacity – up to 1,770 L, about 784 L more than the smart #1.

When it comes to payload, the VW Passat carries a bit more – 577 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 107 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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Reviews smart #1

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VW Passat

The VW Passat is the grown-up family car that gets the basics absolutely right — roomy, comfortable and built to handle weekday commutes and weekend getaways without fuss. It won't set your pulse racing, but its calm composure and sensible packaging make it boring in the best possible way: a dependable, no‑drama choice for buyers who value practicality over flash.

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Sjaak
5 Dec 2025, 19:42:23

Spacious car that drives nicely and keeps its value for a long time.

Jack
5 Dec 2025, 15:24:16

Pleasant to drive, roomy and solid. The hybrid version is also very economical.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
31,700 - 45,000 £
Price
36,500 - 58,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.8 - 18.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
310 - 440 km
Electric Range
124 - 135 km
Battery Capacity
47 - 62 kWh
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
28 - 181 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 66 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,780 - 1,900 kg
Curb weight
1,573 - 1,858 kg
Trunk capacity
313 - 323 L
Trunk capacity
510 - 690 L
Length
4,270 - 4,300 mm
Length
4,917 mm
Width
1,822 mm
Width
1,849 mm
Height
1,636 mm
Height
1,521 mm
Max trunk capacity
976 - 986 L
Max trunk capacity
1,770 L
Payload
425 - 470 kg
Payload
501 - 577 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
272 - 428 HP
Power HP
122 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
220 - 250 km/h
Torque
343 - 584 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
200 - 315 kW
Power kW
90 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D, E, B
Brand
smart
Brand
VW
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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