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Smart #1 vs Toyota Urban Cruiser
Selected trimStandard RangeChange trim213 mi · 49 kWh · £28,495
At a glance
In this comparison, Smart #1 leads on family practicality, while the Toyota Urban Cruiser leads on motorway range, running costs and city driving.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Smart #1 if...
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
Choose the Toyota Urban Cruiser if...
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 2p per mile on off-peak electricity
- you drive in the city - it's compact with an excellent turning circle
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Toyota Urban Cruiser leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
Value
Smart
5.9
Toyota
5.5
Too close to call
Motorway RangeToyota
Smart
1.9
Toyota
4
FamilySmart
Smart
5.4
Toyota
4.5
Cost Per MileToyota
Smart
1.9
Toyota
6.9
City DrivingToyota
Smart
6
Toyota
8
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Toyota Urban Cruiser
Standard Range
- £1,465 cheaper
- 0.6 m tighter turning circle
- 750 kg more towing capacity
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Smart #1Pure | Toyota Urban CruiserStandard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £29,960 | £28,495 (better) |
| Official range | 193 miles | 213 miles (better) |
| Boot space | 313 L (better) | 310 L |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 30 min | 30 min |
| 0-62 mph | Not available | 9.6 sec |
Size Comparison
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Smart #1
Toyota Urban Cruiser
Length
Smart #14,270mm-15mm
Toyota Urban Cruiser4,285mm
Width
Smart #11,822mm
Toyota Urban Cruiser1,800mm-22mm
Height
Smart #11,636mm
Toyota Urban Cruiser1,635mm-1mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Smart #1Pure | Toyota Urban CruiserStandard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,270 mm | 4,285 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,822 mm | 1,800 mm (better) |
| Width with mirrors out | 2,025 mm (better) | 2,065 mm |
| Height | 1,636 mm | 1,635 mm |
| Turning circle | 11 m | 10.4 m (better) |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 578 mm spare | 600 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Smart #1Pure | Toyota Urban CruiserStandard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | Not available | 5 |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | Not available | 2 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 313 L (better) | 310 L |
| Boot space (seats down) | 976 L (better) | 566 L |
| Frunk | 15 L | Not available |
| Towing capacity (braked) | 0 kg | 750 kg (better) |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Smart #1
- At 4,270 mm, shorter than 90% of SUVs in our UK catalogue.
- One of 33 of 232 UK EVs in our catalogue with V2L (vehicle-to-load) support.
Toyota Urban Cruiser
- At 4,285 mm, shorter than 85% of SUVs in our UK catalogue.
- 10.4 m turning circle, tighter than 85% of SUVs in our database.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Smart #1 Pure |  Toyota Urban Cruiser Standard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.27m | 4.29m+15mm |
| Width | 1.82m | 1.80m-22mm |
| Width (mirrors) | 2.02m | 2.06m+40mm |
| Height | 1.64m | 1.64m-1mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.75m | 2.70m-50mm |
| Ground Clearance | Not available | 180mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 313L (better) | 310L |
| Boot (seats down) | 976L (better) | 566L |
| Frunk | 15L | Not available |
| Seats | Not available | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 11m | 10.4m (better) |
| Kerb Weight | Not available | 1,720kg |
| Towing Capacity | Not available | 750kg (better) |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 49kWh | 49kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 193 mi | 213 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 130kW (better) | 53kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £29,960 | £28,495 (better) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Available | 2023+ | 2025+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Smart #1Pure | Toyota Urban CruiserStandard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 193 miles | 213 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 133 miles | 178 miles (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 30 min | 30 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 130 kW (better) | 53 kW |
| Home AC charging | 7.4 kW | 11 kW (better) |
| Energy consumption | 181 Wh/km | Not available |
| Usable battery capacity | 49 kWh | 49 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | LFP | LFP |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Smart #1Pure | Toyota Urban CruiserStandard Range |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | Not available | 9.6 sec |
| Power | 200 kW (better) | 106 kW |
| Torque | Not available | 193 Nm |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests.
Smart #1
Pure
7.5/10
average across 4 reviews
- Electrifying.com9/10
- DrivingElectric3.5/5
- Top Gear7/10
Toyota Urban Cruiser
Standard Range
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Smart #1
All 3 videos
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Prices & deals
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Smart #1 Pure
Tested 2022
Adult Occupant96%
Child Occupant89%
Vulnerable Road Users71%
Safety Assist88%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Euro NCAP - Toyota Urban Cruiser Standard Range
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant77%
Child Occupant85%
Vulnerable Road Users79%
Safety Assist72%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | Smart #1Pure | Toyota Urban CruiserStandard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | 8 years |
| Battery warranty distance | 201,168 km (better) | 160,000 km |
Buying options
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Smart #1
Used on AutoTraderLease deals
Toyota Urban Cruiser
Used on AutoTraderLease deals
Live used listings
Active inventory from independent UK dealers.
Smart #1
- £23,9992024Car360View
- £23,7712024Car360View
- £22,9002024EV ExpertsView
Toyota Urban Cruiser
No active listings.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Smart #1 worth the extra £1,465 over the Toyota Urban Cruiser?
The Smart #1 costs £1,465 more than the Toyota Urban Cruiser. For that premium it adds 77 kW faster peak rapid charging and 94 kW more power. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the Toyota Urban Cruiser comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Smart #1 or the Toyota Urban Cruiser?
The Toyota Urban Cruiser is £1,465 cheaper to buy. The Toyota Urban Cruiser is cheaper to charge, roughly £160 a year versus £200 for the Smart #1, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Toyota Urban Cruiser comes out roughly £1,665 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the Smart #1 and Toyota Urban Cruiser like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 133 miles for the Smart #1 and 178 miles for the Toyota Urban Cruiser - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Toyota Urban Cruiser goes roughly 45 miles further between charging stops. Both rapid-charge to 80% in a similar time, around 30-30 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Smart #1 or the Toyota Urban Cruiser?
The two are within 22 mm on width, so neither is meaningfully easier to thread into a tight space. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 600 mm of total clearance for the Toyota Urban Cruiser and about 578 mm of total clearance for the Smart #1. The Toyota Urban Cruiser also turns in a 0.6 m tighter circle, which helps with U-turns and multi-storey ramps.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Smart #1 or the Toyota Urban Cruiser?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 90% battery health for the Smart #1 and 90% for the Toyota Urban Cruiser. That is close enough that capacity loss should not decide between them. Both use LFP-type cells, which are happy charged to 100% every day. Both batteries carry a 8-year manufacturer warranty.
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .