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smart #3 vs Genesis GV80 comparison

Compare performance (428 HP vs 304 HP), boot space and price (34,700 £ vs 59,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – smart #3 or Genesis GV80?

smart #3 vs Genesis GV80: Key differences

smart #3

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter

Genesis GV80

  • 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:

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

smart #3 is clearly cheaper – starting at 34,700 £ , while the Genesis GV80 costs 59,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,677 £.

GV80

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the smart #3 offers clearly more power – delivering 428 HP compared to 304 HP. That’s roughly 124 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the smart #3 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the Genesis GV80 takes 6.9 s. That’s about 3.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Genesis GV80 is markedly faster – reaching 237 km/h, while the smart #3 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 57 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Genesis GV80 delivers barely more torque with 588 Nm compared to 584 Nm. That’s about 4 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Genesis GV80 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, smart #3 is clearly lighter – 1,780 kg compared to 2,155 kg. The difference is around 375 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Genesis GV80 offers considerably more boot space – 735 L compared to 370 L. That’s a difference of about 365 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Genesis GV80 offers substantially more capacity – up to 2,152 L, about 992 L more than the smart #3.

When it comes to payload, the Genesis GV80 carries noticeably more – 690 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 240 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The smart #3 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 £34,700
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smart #3

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 272 - 428 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.3 - 17.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 325 - 455 km
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Handsome design, packed with advanced driver‑assist technology and stellar performance — all at an attractive price. Highly recommended, this car!

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Costs and Consumption
Price
34,700 - 45,800 £
Price
59,400 - 75,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
8.8 - 10.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.3 - 17.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
325 - 455 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
47 - 62 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
231 - 241 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,780 - 1,910 kg
Curb weight
2,155 - 2,325 kg
Trunk capacity
370 L
Trunk capacity
727 - 735 L
Length
4,400 mm
Length
4,945 mm
Width
1,844 mm
Width
1,975 mm
Height
1,556 mm
Height
1,715 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,160 L
Max trunk capacity
2,144 - 2,152 L
Payload
419 - 450 kg
Payload
660 - 690 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
272 - 428 HP
Power HP
272 - 304 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 5.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.9 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
230 - 237 km/h
Torque
343 - 584 Nm
Torque
422 - 588 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
200 - 315 kW
Power kW
200 - 224 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
2,497 - 2,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
smart
Brand
Genesis
What drivetrain options does the smart #3 have?

The smart #3 is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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