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smart #3 vs Kia EV6 comparison

Compare performance (272 HP vs 609 HP), boot space and price (42,000 £ vs 38,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – smart #3 or Kia EV6?

smart #3 vs Kia EV6: Key differences

smart #3

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • marginally lighter
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Kia EV6

5 (3 Reviews)
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  • barely cheaper
  • significantly more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • noticeably more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly 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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Kia EV6 is barely cheaper – starting at 38,600 £ , while the smart #3 costs 42,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,429 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Kia EV6 is marginally more efficient: consuming 15.9 kWh/100km compared to 16.3 kWh/100km for the smart #3. That’s a difference of about 0.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Kia EV6 offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 582 km, about 127 km more than the smart #3.

EV6

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 Kia EV6 offers significantly more power – delivering 609 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 337 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia EV6 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the smart #3 takes 5.8 s. That’s about 2.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Kia EV6 is barely faster – reaching 188 km/h, while the smart #3 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 8 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia EV6 delivers clearly more torque with 770 Nm compared to 384 Nm. That’s about 386 Nm more.

#3

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 #3 is marginally lighter – 1,810 kg compared to 1,955 kg. The difference is around 145 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia EV6 offers visibly more boot space – 490 L compared to 370 L. That’s a difference of about 120 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Kia EV6 offers moderately more capacity – up to 1,290 L, about 130 L more than the smart #3.

Maximum payload is identical – both can carry up to 450 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia EV6 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 £38,600
EV6

Kia EV6

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 170 - 609 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.9 - 20.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 428 - 582 km
smart #3
Kia EV6

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Dimensions and Body

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smart #3

The Smart #3 turns the brand's cheeky city-car attitude into a grown-up compact SUV, pairing sleek styling with a surprisingly roomy, well-made interior. It's a brilliant pick for buyers who want electric ease without dullness — practical enough for daily life, but still lively enough to make parking and grocery runs feel a little fun.

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Kia EV6

The Kia EV6 looks like it sprinted off a concept stage, its bold, futuristic lines wrapping a surprisingly spacious and grown-up cabin. On the road it delivers crisp, immediate thrust and composed handling, with enough everyday practicality and slick tech to make ditching petrol feel like an upgrade rather than a compromise.

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smart #3
Kia EV6

Costs and Consumption

Price
42,000 £
Price
38,600 - 60,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.9 - 20.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
455 km
Electric Range
428 - 582 km
Battery Capacity
62 kWh
Battery Capacity
63 - 84 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,810 kg
Curb weight
1,955 - 2,220 kg
Trunk capacity
370 L
Trunk capacity
480 - 490 L
Length
4,400 mm
Length
4,695 mm
Width
1,844 mm
Width
1,880 - 1,890 mm
Height
1,556 mm
Height
1,550 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,160 L
Max trunk capacity
1,290 L
Payload
450 kg
Payload
440 - 450 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
272 HP
Power HP
170 - 609 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.7 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
185 - 188 km/h
Torque
384 Nm
Torque
350 - 770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
200 kW
Power kW
125 - 448 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
smart
Brand
Kia
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