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smart #3 vs VW Tayron comparison

Compare performance (272 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (42,000 £ vs 40,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – smart #3 or VW Tayron?

smart #3 vs VW Tayron: Key differences

smart #3

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly more electric range
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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VW Tayron

4.5 (6 Reviews)
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  • only slightly cheaper
  • only slightly lighter
  • significantly 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 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.

VW Tayron is only slightly cheaper – starting at 40,200 £ , while the smart #3 costs 42,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,770 £.

As for electric range, the smart #3 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 455 km, about 332 km more than the VW Tayron.

Tayron

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.

Both models deliver identical power – 272 HP each.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the smart #3 is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.8 s, while the VW Tayron takes 6.1 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Tayron delivers marginally more torque with 400 Nm compared to 384 Nm. That’s about 16 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 Tayron is only slightly lighter – 1,682 kg compared to 1,810 kg. The difference is around 128 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Tayron offers significantly more boot space – 885 L compared to 370 L. That’s a difference of about 515 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Tayron carries clearly more – 573 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 123 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The smart #3 is far ahead overall 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
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Reviews smart #3

5 (1 Reviews)
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Ronny
16 Oct 2025, 13:10:59

Handsome design, packed with advanced driver‑assist technology and stellar performance — all at an attractive price. Highly recommended, this car!

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Reviews VW Tayron

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Jack
4 May 2026, 15:16:08

Top suspension, performance more than adequate, trunk gigantic, and the Matrix headlights are great.

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Charley
12 Apr 2026, 05:53:48

Good-looking model. Comfortable but also sporty to drive.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
42,000 £
Price
40,200 - 56,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 8.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
455 km
Electric Range
116 - 123 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
33 - 192 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,810 kg
Curb weight
1,682 - 1,948 kg
Trunk capacity
370 L
Trunk capacity
705 - 885 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,844 mm
Width
1,853 - 1,866 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
450 kg
Payload
497 - 573 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
272 HP
Power HP
150 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
384 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
200 kW
Power kW
110 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, G
Brand
smart
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the smart #3 have?

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

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