Performance, power and 0-100 km/h
2024 smart #1 Pro+ has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 6.7 seconds, compared with 8.2 seconds for 2026 Kia Sportage PHEV AWD. 2024 smart #1 Pro+ has the higher listed output at 272 hp; 2026 Kia Sportage PHEV AWD is rated at 265 hp, a difference of 7 hp. The torque figures follow 2026 Kia Sportage PHEV AWD at 350 Nm and 2024 smart #1 Pro+ at 343 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.
Range, battery, charging and efficiency
2024 smart #1 Pro+ carries the longer listed range at 440 km, against 70 km for 2026 Kia Sportage PHEV AWD. 2024 smart #1 Pro+ has the higher listed DC charging ceiling at 150 kW, compared with 50 kW. Test cycle, temperature, wheel size and charging conditions can materially affect these results, so only figures measured on the same basis should be treated as directly comparable.
Dimensions, cargo space and towing
2026 Kia Sportage PHEV AWD provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 540 litres versus 313 litres, a difference of 227 litres. 2026 Kia Sportage PHEV AWD is 245 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.
Price and overall assessment
2024 smart #1 Pro+ has the lower listed starting price at $39,950, compared with $39,990 for 2026 Kia Sportage PHEV AWD. 2024 smart #1 Pro+ leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.