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ZEEKR 001 vs smart #1 comparison

Compare performance (544 HP vs 368 HP), boot space and price (51,400 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – ZEEKR 001 or smart #1?

ZEEKR 001 vs smart #1: Key differences

ZEEKR 001

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  • clearly more power
  • noticeably more electric range
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially more trunk space
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  • visibly cheaper
  • moderately lighter
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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.

smart #1 is visibly cheaper – starting at 40,700 £ , while the ZEEKR 001 costs 51,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,715 £.

When it comes to electricity consumption, both models perform equally – each averaging 18.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the ZEEKR 001 offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 620 km, about 220 km more than the smart #1.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the ZEEKR 001 offers clearly more power – delivering 544 HP compared to 368 HP. That’s roughly 176 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the ZEEKR 001 is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the smart #1 takes 4.9 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the ZEEKR 001 delivers clearly more torque with 686 Nm compared to 470 Nm. That’s about 216 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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, smart #1 is moderately lighter – 1,900 kg compared to 2,200 kg. The difference is around 300 kg.

Looking at boot space, the ZEEKR 001 offers substantially more boot space – 539 L compared to 313 L. That’s a difference of about 226 L.

When it comes to payload, the ZEEKR 001 carries slightly more – 520 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 95 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The ZEEKR 001 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.

from £51,400
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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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The 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
51,400 - 62,600 £
Price
40,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.2 - 18.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
585 - 620 km
Electric Range
400 km
Battery Capacity
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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
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,200 - 2,350 kg
Curb weight
1,900 kg
Trunk capacity
539 L
Trunk capacity
313 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
2,005 mm
Width
1,822 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
505 - 520 kg
Payload
425 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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
272 - 544 HP
Power HP
368 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 7.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
343 - 686 Nm
Torque
470 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
200 - 400 kW
Power kW
271 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
ZEEKR
Brand
smart
What drive types are available for the ZEEKR 001?

The ZEEKR 001 is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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