Compare performance (190 HP vs 368 HP), boot space and price (27,000 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SsangYong Korando or smart #1?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
SsangYong Korando is significantly cheaper – starting at 27,000 £ , while the smart #1 costs 40,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,714 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the SsangYong Korando is only slightly more efficient: consuming 16.8 kWh/100km compared to 18.2 kWh/100km for the smart #1. That’s a difference of about 1.4 kWh/100km.
As for electric range, the smart #1 offers slightly more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 61 km more than the SsangYong Korando.
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 #1 offers significantly more power – delivering 368 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 178 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the smart #1 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the SsangYong Korando takes 8.4 s. That’s about 3.5 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the smart #1 delivers clearly more torque with 470 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 110 Nm more.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, SsangYong Korando is visibly lighter – 1,517 kg compared to 1,900 kg. The difference is around 383 kg.
Looking at boot space, the SsangYong Korando offers substantially more boot space – 551 L compared to 313 L. That’s a difference of about 238 L.
When it comes to payload, the SsangYong Korando carries marginally more – 463 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 38 kg.
The smart #1 stands well ahead of its rival 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.
The SsangYong Korando pairs bold, modern styling with a surprisingly roomy and practical cabin, so it looks confident at the lights and handles the daily grind without fuss. It swaps flashy badges for honest value, offering a composed ride, useful equipment and wallet-friendly running that make it an appealing pick for buyers who'd rather spend on weekends than on extravagant finance packages.
detailsThe Smart #1 feels like a breath of fresh air in the compact EV world, pairing playful styling with usable space and a cabin that punches above its size. It skips the fuss and delivers an easygoing, city-friendly driving experience with clever features that make it a sensible, slightly cheeky choice for everyday motoring.
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Price
27,000 - 42,000 £
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Price
40,700 £
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Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 8.6 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.8 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.2 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
339 km
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Electric Range
400 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 - 197 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
50 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,517 - 1,840 kg
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Curb weight
1,900 kg
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Trunk capacity
551 L
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Trunk capacity
313 L
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Length
4,450 - 4,465 mm
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Length
-
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Width
1,870 mm
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Width
1,822 mm
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Height
1,620 - 1,645 mm
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,248 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
410 - 463 kg
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Payload
425 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
163 - 190 HP
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Power HP
368 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
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Max Speed
156 - 191 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
260 - 360 Nm
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Torque
470 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
120 - 140 kW
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Power kW
271 kW
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Engine capacity
1,497 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
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Model Year
2024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
SsangYong
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Brand
smart
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