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smart #3 vs ZEEKR 001 comparison

Compare performance (428 HP vs 544 HP), boot space and price (34,700 £ vs 51,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – smart #3 or ZEEKR 001?

smart #3 vs ZEEKR 001: Key differences

smart #3

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  • significantly cheaper
  • slightly more efficient
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter

ZEEKR 001

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  • visibly more power
  • noticeably more electric range
  • visibly more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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.

smart #3 is significantly cheaper – starting at 34,700 £ , while the ZEEKR 001 costs 51,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,715 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the smart #3 is slightly more efficient: consuming 16.3 kWh/100km compared to 18.2 kWh/100km for the ZEEKR 001. That’s a difference of about 1.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the ZEEKR 001 offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 620 km, about 165 km more than the smart #3.

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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 ZEEKR 001 offers visibly more power – delivering 544 HP compared to 428 HP. That’s roughly 116 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the smart #3 is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the ZEEKR 001 takes 3.8 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the ZEEKR 001 delivers a bit more torque with 686 Nm compared to 584 Nm. That’s about 102 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 clearly lighter – 1,780 kg compared to 2,200 kg. The difference is around 420 kg.

Looking at boot space, the ZEEKR 001 offers visibly more boot space – 539 L compared to 370 L. That’s a difference of about 169 L.

When it comes to payload, the ZEEKR 001 carries a bit more – 520 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 70 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The ZEEKR 001 holds a solid 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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ZEEKR 001

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 272 - 544 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.2 - 18.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 585 - 620 km
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Reviews smart #3

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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!

ZEEKR 001

The Zeekr 001 feels like a grown-up fastback from the future, blending sleek Scandinavian minimalism with surprising road presence that turns heads without shouting. Inside it's a premium, gadget-filled cocoon that makes electric driving effortless and enjoyable — a polished alternative for buyers who want something refreshingly different.

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ZEEKR 001

Costs and Consumption
Price
34,700 - 45,800 £
Price
51,400 - 62,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.3 - 17.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.2 - 18.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
325 - 455 km
Electric Range
585 - 620 km
Battery Capacity
47 - 62 kWh
Battery Capacity
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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
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,780 - 1,910 kg
Curb weight
2,200 - 2,350 kg
Trunk capacity
370 L
Trunk capacity
539 L
Length
4,400 mm
Length
-
Width
1,844 mm
Width
2,005 mm
Height
1,556 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,160 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
419 - 450 kg
Payload
505 - 520 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, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
272 - 428 HP
Power HP
272 - 544 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 5.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 7.2 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
343 - 584 Nm
Torque
343 - 686 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
200 - 315 kW
Power kW
200 - 400 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
smart
Brand
ZEEKR
What drivetrain options does the smart #3 have?

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

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