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smart #3 vs VW Touran comparison

Compare performance (272 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (42,000 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – smart #3 or VW Touran?

smart #3 vs VW Touran: Key differences

smart #3

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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VW Touran

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • somewhat cheaper
  • somewhat lighter
  • substantially 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.

VW Touran is somewhat cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the smart #3 costs 42,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,996 £.

Touran

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 smart #3 offers considerably more power – delivering 272 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 122 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the smart #3 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.8 s, while the VW Touran takes 8.9 s. That’s about 3.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the smart #3 delivers marginally more torque with 384 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 24 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, VW Touran is somewhat lighter – 1,520 kg compared to 1,810 kg. The difference is around 290 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Touran offers substantially more boot space – 834 L compared to 370 L. That’s a difference of about 464 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Touran carries clearly more – 601 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 151 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The smart #3 holds a decisive overall lead 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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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!

VW Touran

The VW Touran is a sensible family people‑carrier that mixes practical packaging with tidy, German-built refinement, making everyday life with kids and shopping feel a lot less chaotic. If you want a reliable, no-nonsense companion that drives with surprising poise and values usefulness over flash, the Touran is a very persuasive choice.

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4.8 (3 Reviews)
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Anders
23 May 2026, 15:27:48

It really is the Swiss Army knife. Six people on holiday at a summer cottage including all their luggage. Or how about four people in the car plus a dishwasher standing in as baggage. Or five people, two of them in child seats plus two strollers in the back. And it's also super comfortable on long trips. You sit well and it has a nice interior. Today there's nothing comparable that can replace it. Oh, and it actually does the 16–17 km/l it's rated for.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
42,000 £
Price
36,000 - 45,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
455 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
136 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
MPV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,810 kg
Curb weight
1,520 - 1,631 kg
Trunk capacity
370 L
Trunk capacity
834 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,844 mm
Width
1,829 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
450 kg
Payload
590 - 601 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
272 HP
Power HP
122 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
384 Nm
Torque
250 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
200 kW
Power kW
90 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
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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