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Smart #1 vs Audi Q4 e-tron
The Smart #1 and Audi Q4 e-tron sit in the compact electric SUV space. The Smart model targets urban buyers who want a small premium EV with modern tech and easy parking. The Audi model targets buyers who want a larger family EV with stronger brand presence and more cabin space. Both attract drivers moving from gasoline compact SUVs into electric mobility.
Range figures differ by battery size and drivetrain. The Smart #1 reaches about 440 km WLTP in the long range version. The Audi Q4 e-tron reaches about 520 km WLTP with the larger battery. Charging speeds also differ. Smart #1 supports DC charging around 150 kW. Audi Q4 e-tron supports up to about 175 kW on newer versions. In practice, the Audi model gains range faster during highway charging stops.
Price positioning separates the two vehicles. The Smart #1 sits in the lower premium bracket in markets across Europe and Asia. The Audi Q4 e-tron sits in a higher price tier within the premium compact SUV class. Availability also differs. Smart sells mainly in Europe and China through the joint venture between Smart and Geely. The Audi model sells widely in Europe, North America, and other global markets through Audi. This comparison helps readers choose between a smaller tech focused city EV and a larger luxury oriented electric SUV.
Smart #1 offers compact size for tight urban streets, strong infotainment design, and competitive price for a premium EV, though rear cargo space feels limited and long highway range trails larger SUVs. Audi Q4 e-tron provides longer range, larger cabin space for families, and wider dealership support, though purchase price sits higher and base trims include fewer standard features.
QUICK VERDICT; Choose the Smart #1 if your driving involves dense city traffic and parking constraints with focus on lower entry price. Choose the Audi Q4 e-tron if your priority involves longer range, larger interior space, and a traditional premium SUV feel.
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| Price | $37,000.00 $45,000.00 |
| Our Rating | |
| Brand | SMART AUDI |
| Category | Electric Cars Electric Cars |
MODEL
| Available Trims / Variants |
Smart #1 Pure / Pro Smart #1 Pro+ / Premium - Also known as Smart +1 Premium, Smart #1 Pure+ Smart #1 Pulse Smart #1 Brabus Audi Q4 35 e-tron Audi Q4 40 e-tron Audi Q4 45 e-tron Audi Q4 45 e-tron quattro Audi Q4 55 e-tron quattro |
LAUNCH
| Reveal Date |
2024, January 26 - Smart #1 Pure / Pro 2022, April 07 - Smart #1 Pro+ / Premium 2023, June - Smart #1 Pulse 2023, March - Smart #1 Brabus 2024, July 18 - Audi Q4 35 e-tron 2025, February 11 - Audi Q4 40 e-tron 2023, September 21 - Audi Q4 45 e-tron 2023, September 21 - Audi Q4 45 e-tron quattro 2023, September 21 - Audi Q4 55 e-tron quattro |
| Availability Status |
Available to order. Released 2024, February - Smart #1 Pure / Pro Available to order. Released 2023, July - Smart #1 Pro+ / Premium Available to order. Released 2023, June - Smart #1 Pulse Available to order. Released 2023, March - Smart #1 Brabus Available to order. Released 2024, July - Audi Q4 35 e-tron Available to order. Released 2025, February - Audi Q4 40 e-tron Available to order. Released 2023, September - Audi Q4 45 e-tron Available to order. Released 2023, September - Audi Q4 45 e-tron quattro Available to order. Released 2023, September - Audi Q4 55 e-tron quattro |
| Country of origin | China Germany |
| Base Price (USD) |
€ 37,500 £ 31,950 - Smart #1 Pure / Pro € 42,500 £ 39,500 - Smart #1 Pro+ / Premium € 46,500 - Smart #1 Pulse € 49,000 £ 43,450 - Smart #1 Brabus € 45,600 - Audi Q4 35 e-tron € 46,200 £ 46,600 - Audi Q4 40 e-tron € 53,000 - Audi Q4 45 e-tron € 55,000 - Audi Q4 45 e-tron quattro $ 55,200 € 59,000 - Audi Q4 55 e-tron quattro |
BATTERY
| Battery Capacity |
47 kWh usable, 49 kWh total - Smart #1 Pure / Pro 62 kWh usable, 66 kWh total - Smart #1 Pro+ / Premium 62 kWh usable, 66 kWh total - Smart #1 Pulse 62 kWh usable, 66 kWh total - Smart #1 Brabus 52 kWh usable, 55 kWh total - Audi Q4 35 e-tron 59 kWh usable, 63 kWh total - Audi Q4 40 e-tron 77 kWh usable, 82 kWh total - Audi Q4 45 e-tron 77 kWh usable, 82 kWh total - Audi Q4 45 e-tron quattro 77 kWh usable, 82 kWh total - Audi Q4 55 e-tron quattro |
| Battery Chemistry |
Li-ion LFP battery (400V type) - Smart #1 Pure / Pro Li-ion NCM (400V type) - Smart #1 Pro+ / Premium Li-ion NCM (400V type) - Smart #1 Pulse Li-ion NCM (400V type) - Smart #1 Brabus Liquid-cooled Li-ion 400V |
| Range (WLTP/CLTC/EPA) |
193 mi WLTP - Smart #1 Pure / Pro 261 mi WLTP - Smart #1 Pro+ / Premium 249 mi WLTP - Smart #1 Pulse 249 mi WLTP - Smart #1 Brabus 221 mi WLTP - Audi Q4 35 e-tron 256 mi WLTP - Audi Q4 40 e-tron 338 mi WLTP - Audi Q4 45 e-tron 326 mi WLTP - Audi Q4 45 e-tron quattro 325 mi WLTP (258 mi EPA) - Audi Q4 55 e-tron quattro |
| Energy Consumption |
291 Wh/mi WLTP - Smart #1 Pure / Pro 270 Wh/mi WLTP - Smart #1 Pro+ / Premium 288 Wh/mi WLTP - Smart #1 Pulse 288 Wh/mi WLTP - Smart #1 Brabus 274 Wh/mi WLTP - Audi Q4 35 e-tron 266 Wh/mi WLTP - Audi Q4 40 e-tron 261 Wh/mi WLTP - Audi Q4 45 e-tron 269 Wh/mi WLTP - Audi Q4 45 e-tron quattro 270 Wh/mi WLTP - Audi Q4 55 e-tron quattro |
| Regen Braking (Max kW) |
Yes 3 levels, via driving modes, optional steering wheel paddles |
| Heat Pump | |
| AC Charging (Max kW) |
Type 2 7.4 kW (Pro+ version) Type 2 22 kW, 10-80% in 3 hours (Premium version) Type 2 11 kW, 0-100% in 5 hours 30 min - Audi Q4 35 e-tron Type 2 11 kW - Audi Q4 40 e-tron Type 2 11 kW, 0-100% in 8 hours 17 min - Audi Q4 45 e-tron Type 2 11 kW, 0-100% in 8 hours 17 min - Audi Q4 45 e-tron quattro Type 2 11 kW, 0-100% in 8 hours 17 min - Audi Q4 55 e-tron quattro |
| DC Charging (Max kW) |
CCS 130 kW, 10-80% in 30 min - Smart #1 Pure / Pro CCS 150 kW, 10-80% in 30 min - Smart #1 Pro+ / Premium CCS 150 kW, 10-80% in 30 min - Smart #1 Pulse CCS 150 kW, 10-80% in 30 min - Smart #1 Brabus CCS 145 kW max, 10-80% in 25 min - Audi Q4 35 e-tron CCS 165 kW max, 10-80% in 24 min - Audi Q4 40 e-tron CCS 135 kW max, 10-80% in 28 min - Audi Q4 45 e-tron CCS 175 kW max, 10-80% in 28 min - Audi Q4 45 e-tron quattro CCS 175 kW max, 10-80% in 28 min - Audi Q4 55 e-tron quattro |
PERFORMANCE
| Power Output (kW / hp) |
RWD 272 hp (200 kW) - Smart #1 Pure / Pro RWD 272 hp (200 kW) - Smart #1 Pro+ / Premium AWD 428 hp (315 kW) - Smart #1 Pulse AWD 428 hp (315 kW) - Smart #1 Brabus RWD 170 hp (125 kW) - Audi Q4 35 e-tron RWD 204 hp (150 kW) - Audi Q4 40 e-tron RWD 286 hp (210 kW) - Audi Q4 45 e-tron AWD 286 hp (210 kW) - Audi Q4 45 e-tron quattro AWD 335 hp (250 kW) - Audi Q4 55 e-tron quattro |
| Torque (Nm) |
343 Nm (253 lb-ft) - Smart #1 Pure / Pro 384 Nm (283 lb-ft) - Smart #1 Pro+ / Premium 584 Nm (431 lb-ft) - Smart #1 Pulse 584 Nm (431 lb-ft) - Smart #1 Brabus 310 Nm (229 lb-ft) - Audi Q4 35 e-tron 310 Nm (229 lb-ft) - Audi Q4 40 e-tron 545 Nm (402 lb-ft) - Audi Q4 45 e-tron 679 Nm (501 lb-ft) - Audi Q4 45 e-tron quattro 679 Nm (501 lb-ft) - Audi Q4 55 e-tron quattro |
| 0–100 km/h / 0-60 mph (seconds) The acceleration numbers are an easy way to compare car performance. We list either time from 0 to 100 km/h or time from 0 to 60mph, depending on which number(s) the manufacturers provide. The lower the acceleration time, the higher performance the car is. |
6.7 sec 0-62 mph - Smart #1 Pure / Pro 6.7 sec 0-62 mph - Smart #1 Pro+ / Premium 4.5 sec 0-62 mph - Smart #1 Pulse 3.9 sec 0-62 mph -Smart #1 Brabus 9 sec 0-62 mph - Audi Q4 35 e-tron 8.1 sec 0-62 mph - Audi Q4 40 e-tron 6.7 sec 0-62 mph - Audi Q4 45 e-tron 6.6 sec 0-62 mph - Audi Q4 45 e-tron quattro 5 sec 0-60 mph (5.4 sec 0-62 mph) - Audi Q4 55 e-tron quattro |
| Top Speed (km/h / mph) |
112 mph (180 km/h)
99 mph (160 km/h) - Audi Q4 35 e-tron 99 mph (160 km/h) - Audi Q4 40 e-tron 112 mph (180 km/h) - Audi Q4 45 e-tron 112 mph (180 km/h) - Audi Q4 45 e-tron quattro 112 mph (180 km/h) - Audi Q4 55 e-tron quattro |
| Transmission / Drive | Single-speed |
BODY
| Body Style |
5 door Hatchback, 5 seats 5 door SUV, 5 seats |
| Platform / Architecture | SEA MEB |
| Dimensions (L×W×H mm) | 4270 x 1822 x 1636 mm (168.1 x 71.7 x 64.4 in) 4588 x 1865 x 1632 mm (180.6 x 73.4 x 64.3 in) |
| Drag Coefficient (Cd) |
0.29 Cd 0.28 Cd |
| Wheelbase (mm) |
2750 mm (108.3 in) 2764 mm (108.8 in) |
| Ground Clearance (mm) |
182 mm (7.2 in) |
| Kerb Weight (kg) |
EU: 1788 kg unladen, 2205 kg gross - Smart #1 Pure / Pro EU: 1788 kg unladen, 2213 kg gross - Smart #1 Pro+ / Premium EU: 1900 kg unladen, 2325 kg gross - Smart #1 Pulse EU: 1900 kg unladen, 2325 kg gross - Smart #1 Brabus EU: 1990 kg unladen, 2500 kg gross - Audi Q4 35 e-tron EU: 2035 kg unladen, 2540 kg gross - Audi Q4 40 e-tron EU: 2145 kg unladen, 2600 kg gross - Audi Q4 45 e-tron EU: 2235 kg unladen, 2750 kg gross - Audi Q4 45 e-tron quattro EU: 2235 kg unladen, 2750 kg gross - Audi Q4 55 e-tron quattro |
| Suspension (Front / Rear) |
Front MacPherson struts, rear multi-link Front MacPherson struts, rear five-link |
| Wheel Size (inches) | R19 R19, R20, R21 |
| Trunk/Boot Capacity (L) |
EU: 323 l, 986 l max - Smart #1 Pure / Pro EU: 323 l, 986 l max - Smart #1 Pro+ / Premium EU: 313 l, 976 l max - Smart #1 Pulse EU: 313 l, 976 l max - Smart #1 Brabus EU: 520 l, 1490 l max |
| Frunk/Bonnet Capacity (L) |
15 l No |
| Towing Capacity (kg) |
No - Smart #1 Pure / Pro No - Smart #1 Pro+ / Premium EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1600 kg braked - Smart #1 Pulse EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1600 kg braked - Smart #1 Brabus EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1000 kg braked |
SAFETY
| Airbags (count) |
7 airbags: front, side, rear, head airbag system Side airbags, front and rear, including head airbag system |
| Driver Assistance (ADAS) |
Front radar, front/reversing cameras, 12 front/rear sensors. Active lane keeping system, blind spot assist, traffic jam assist, adaptive high beam assist Front radar, 5 cameras, 2 rear radars, 8 sensors. Night Vision Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, Traffic Sign Recognition, Warn and Brake Assist, Pedestrian/cyclists protection, Exit Warning, Rear and Front Cross Traffic Alert, High Beam Assist |
| Crash Test Ratings |
NCAP 2022: 5 stars |
COMFORT
| Seating Capacity |
Heated front seats Heated front seats |
| Roof Type |
Panoramic glass sunroof, fixed Panoramic glass roof |
| Bluetooth / Wi-Fi |
Android Auto and Apple CarPlay Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
| Parking Aids |
Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera, auto parking assist Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera |
| Additional Notes | 3-zone climatronic |
DISPLAYS
| Centre Screen (inches) |
12.8" touchscreen 10.1" Full HD touchscreen |
| Driver's Display (inches) |
9.2" 10.25" |
| Head-Up Display (HUD) |
10" (retractable) Yes, with augmented reality |
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Disclaimer Note
Specifications sourced from manufacturer data and may reflect WLTP, CLTC, or EPA test conditions. Import prices in your local are estimates based on grey-market landing costs and exclude duties, clearing fees, and local taxes. Figures are subject to change without notice. Always verify with your local importer before purchase. We can not guarantee that the information on this page is 100% correct
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