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smart #3 vs Volvo S90 comparison

Compare performance (272 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (42,000 £ vs 62,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – smart #3 or Volvo S90?

smart #3 vs Volvo S90: Key differences

smart #3

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • only slightly lighter
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Volvo S90

  • significantly more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat 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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

smart #3 is substantially cheaper – starting at 42,000 £ , while the Volvo S90 costs 62,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,237 £.

As for electric range, the smart #3 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 455 km, about 366 km more than the Volvo S90.

S90

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 Volvo S90 offers significantly more power – delivering 455 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 183 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo S90 is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.7 s, while the smart #3 takes 5.8 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo S90 delivers significantly more torque with 709 Nm compared to 384 Nm. That’s about 325 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 only slightly lighter – 1,810 kg compared to 1,912 kg. The difference is around 102 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo S90 offers somewhat more boot space – 453 L compared to 370 L. That’s a difference of about 83 L.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo S90 carries moderately more – 518 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 68 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.

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#3

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
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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
42,000 £
Price
62,200 - 70,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
455 km
Electric Range
89 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
17 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,810 kg
Curb weight
1,912 - 2,119 kg
Trunk capacity
370 L
Trunk capacity
431 - 453 L
Length
-
Length
4,969 mm
Width
1,844 mm
Width
1,879 mm
Height
-
Height
1,440 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
450 kg
Payload
451 - 518 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
272 HP
Power HP
235 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
384 Nm
Torque
480 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
200 kW
Power kW
173 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
Brand
smart
Brand
Volvo
What drivetrain options does the smart #3 have?

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

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