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smart #3 vs SsangYong Musso comparison

Compare performance (272 HP vs 202 HP), boot space and price (42,000 £ vs 28,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – smart #3 or SsangYong Musso?

smart #3 vs SsangYong Musso: Key differences

smart #3

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  • clearly more power
  • a bit lighter
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SsangYong Musso

  • considerably cheaper
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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.

SsangYong Musso is considerably cheaper – starting at 28,700 £ , while the smart #3 costs 42,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,286 £.

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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 272 HP compared to 202 HP. That’s roughly 70 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SsangYong Musso delivers only slightly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 384 Nm. That’s about 16 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, smart #3 is a bit lighter – 1,810 kg compared to 2,045 kg. The difference is around 235 kg.

When it comes to payload, the SsangYong Musso carries substantially more – 1,010 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 560 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The smart #3 leads convincingly 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.

£41,991
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smart #3

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 272 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 455 km
smart #3
SsangYong Musso

Costs and Consumption

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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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SsangYong Musso

The Musso is a no-nonsense pickup that blends rugged capability with surprisingly comfy cabin manners, perfect for buyers who want practicality over prestige. It may not turn heads at the coffee stop, but its sensible layout, useful load space and low running costs make it a very pragmatic choice for workdays and weekends.

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smart #3
SsangYong Musso

Costs and Consumption

Price
42,000 £
Price
28,700 - 42,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 9.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
455 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
221 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
75 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Pickup
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,810 kg
Curb weight
2,045 - 2,260 kg
Trunk capacity
370 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
5,095 - 5,405 mm
Width
1,844 mm
Width
1,950 mm
Height
-
Height
1,840 - 1,855 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
450 kg
Payload
785 - 1,010 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
272 HP
Power HP
202 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
183 - 187 km/h
Torque
384 Nm
Torque
400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
200 kW
Power kW
149 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
2,157 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
smart
Brand
SsangYong
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