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Honda Super-N vs Smart EQ forfour
Selected trimStandard128 mi · 29.6 kWh · £18,995
Selected trimStandard · 2017-2281 mi · 17.6 kWh · £24,285
At a glance
In this comparison, Honda Super-N counters with the lowest price, while the Smart EQ forfour leads on motorway range, family practicality and charging speed.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Smart EQ forfour if...
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
- you need the fastest charging of these options
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 1.9p per mile on off-peak electricity
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Smart EQ forfour leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
Value
Honda
5.2
Smart
5
Too close to call
Motorway RangeSmart
Honda
3.3
Smart
3.9
FamilySmart
Honda
0.8
Smart
4.6
ChargingSmart
Honda
2.5
Smart
9.5
Cost Per MileSmart
Honda
6.7
Smart
8.2
City Driving
Honda
9.8
Smart
9.7
Too close to call
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Honda Super-N
Base
- £5,290 cheaper
- 47 miles more WLTP range
- 50 kW faster rapid charging
- 2.7s quicker 0-62 mph
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Honda Super-NBase | Smart EQ forfourBase |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £18,995 (better) | £24,285 |
| Official range | 128 miles (better) | 81 miles |
| Boot space | 162 L | 185 L (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 30 min | Not available |
| 0-62 mph | 10 sec (better) | 12.7 sec |
Size Comparison
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Honda Super-N
Smart EQ forfour
Length
Honda Super-N3,599mm
Smart EQ forfour3,495mm-104mm
Width
Honda Super-N1,573mm-92mm
Smart EQ forfour1,665mm
Height
Honda Super-N1,608mm
Smart EQ forfour1,554mm-54mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Honda Super-NBase | Smart EQ forfourBase |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 3,599 mm | 3,495 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,573 mm (better) | 1,665 mm |
| Width with mirrors out | Not available | 1,875 mm |
| Height | 1,608 mm | 1,554 mm |
| Turning circle | Not available | 8.7 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 827 mm spare (better) | 735 mm spare |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Honda Super-NBase | Smart EQ forfourBase |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | Not available | 2 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 162 L | 185 L (better) |
| Boot space (seats down) | 967 L | Not available |
| Towing capacity (braked) | Not available | 0 kg |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Honda Super-N
- At 3,599 mm, shorter than 95% of hatchback EVs in our UK catalogue.
- 1,573 mm wide, below our 1,750 mm narrow-car threshold.
Smart EQ forfour
- At 3,495 mm, shorter than 100% of hatchback EVs in our UK catalogue.
- 8.65 m turning circle, tighter than 95% of hatchback EVs in our database.
- 1,665 mm wide, below our 1,750 mm narrow-car threshold.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Honda Super-N Base |  Smart EQ forfour Base |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3.60m | 3.50m-104mm |
| Width | 1.57m | 1.67m+92mm |
| Width (mirrors) | Not available | 1.88m |
| Height | 1.61m | 1.55m-54mm |
| Wheelbase | Not available | 2.49m |
| Ground Clearance | Not available | 100mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 162L | 185L (better) |
| Boot (seats down) | 967L | Not available |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | Not available | 8.65m |
| Kerb Weight | 1,097kg (better) | 1,275kg |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 29.6kWh (better) | 17.6kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 128 mi (better) | 81 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 50kW (better) | 0kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £18,995 (better) | £24,285 |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Available | 2026+ | 2017–2022 |
* Honda Super-N: Peak output in BOOST mode; the motor produces 47 kW (64 PS) and 162 Nm in normal driving.
* Honda Super-N: Combined WLTP range. Honda also quotes an urban WLTP figure of up to 199 miles.
* Honda Super-N: 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) figure is achieved in BOOST mode; the normal-mode 0-62 mph time is 14.5 seconds.
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Honda Super-NBase | Smart EQ forfourBase |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 128 miles (better) | 81 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 107 miles (better) | 67 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 30 min | Not available |
| Max rapid charge rate | 50 kW (better) | 0 kW |
| Home AC charging | 6 kW | 22 kW (better) |
| Usable battery capacity | 29.6 kWh (better) | 16.7 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | Not available | NMC |
| Heat pump | Not available | Not standard |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Honda Super-NBase | Smart EQ forfourBase |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 10 sec (better) | 12.7 sec |
| Power | 70 kW (better) | 60 kW |
| Torque | 162 Nm (better) | 160 Nm |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests. One car has more review coverage than the other - we show that rather than guessing.
Honda Super-N
Base
Smart EQ forfour
Base
No critic reviews gathered yet for this car.
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Honda Super-N
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Smart EQ forfour Base
Tested 2014
Adult Occupant78%
Child Occupant80%
Vulnerable Road Users56%
Safety Assist56%
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | Honda Super-NBase | Smart EQ forfourBase |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | Not available | 8 years |
| Battery warranty distance | Not available | 100,000 km |
Buying options
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Smart EQ forfour worth the extra £5,290 over the Honda Super-N?
The Smart EQ forfour costs £5,290 more than the Honda Super-N. On the headline specs that premium buys little measurable advantage - the two are closely matched on range, charging and space. The Honda Super-N is not just cheaper - it also offers 47 miles more WLTP range, 50 kW faster peak rapid charging and a 2.7s quicker 0-62mph time. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the Smart EQ forfour comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Honda Super-N or the Smart EQ forfour?
The Honda Super-N is £5,290 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £152 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Honda Super-N comes out roughly £5,250 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the Honda Super-N and Smart EQ forfour like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 107 miles for the Honda Super-N and 67 miles for the Smart EQ forfour - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Honda Super-N goes roughly 40 miles further between charging stops.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Honda Super-N or the Smart EQ forfour?
The Honda Super-N is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 92 mm narrower than the Smart EQ forfour. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 827 mm of total clearance for the Honda Super-N and about 735 mm of total clearance for the Smart EQ forfour.
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Data accuracy
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