Comparison: Turning circle smart #1 vs. competitors 2025
Right, listen up! We're here to discuss the turning prowess of the smart #1. Now, don't let its cutesy appearance fool you; with an 11-meter turning circle, this little urban warrior can scoff at the mere thought of a multi-point turn. The smart #1, the new kid on the block, hasn't had the chance to fiddle with its genetics just yet, as it's still toddling around in its first generation, introduced in 2022. Yet, it has firmly stamped its tiny footprint in the smart lineup, ready to tackle the concrete jungle with nimble agility.
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Smart #1 - How has the turning circle changed over the generations?
When scouring the history books for the evolution of the turning circle in smart's lineage, you might notice that the ancestors of the smart #1 don these statistics like medals of honor. However, since the smart #1 is a first-generation vehicle, it currently has no predecessors or successors to compare generational improvements. It stands alone but with the elegance of a solitary swan... on wheels. Future generations will surely aspire to twist and dance through traffic with the finesse that the smart #1 displays.
The turning circle of the current generation of #1 is 11 m.
The turning circle compared to other smart models
Now, placing the crosshairs on the smart family tree, one can't help but recognize the 7-meter ballerina pirouette performed by the likes of the smart fortwo EQ cabrio and its sibling coupé. The smart #1's turning circle may not be as minute; however, its 11-meter spin is on par with some of its other family members, hinting at a harmonious blend of urban maneuverability and slightly more interior spaciousness which, trust me, is not akin to a tin of sardines.
Smart #1 vs other current cars by smart
(Turning circle)How does the turning circle of the smart #1 compare to it's nearest competitors?
When comparing the plucky smart #1 to its rivals, things start to get interesting. Slalom, you say? Well, the French contender, the Renault Koleos, exhibits a marginally larger 11.60-meter circle. The Mazda CX-5 also attempts to keep up with an 11.70-meter pirouette. And then we have the plump 12.80-meter awkward waddle of the Opel Antara. Meanwhile, the likes of the Jeep Patriot and the Peugeot 4007 impressively undercut the smart with a turning circle smaller by 0.2 and 0.4 meters respectively. But wait, we can't forget the Hyundai Bayon, pirouetting at a measly 10.40 meters, showing that sometimes you can be too eager to turn on the spot.
Smart #1 vs. similar cars
(Turning circle)
2. Kia EV3 2024
10 m
3. BYD Atto 3 2022
10 m
4. KIA Niro 2019
10 m
7. Nissan Ariya 2022
10 m
8. VW ID.5 2022
10 m
10. Volvo EX30 2024
10 m
11. Aiways U5 2020
11 m
12. BYD Seal U 2024
11 m
13. ZEEKR X 2024
11 m
14. smart #3 2023
11 m
15. Aiways U6 2022
11 m
16. Volvo EX40 2024
11 m
17. VW ID.4 2020
11 m
19. Volvo EC40 2024
11 m
20. BMW iX1 2022
11 m
21. BMW iX2 2024
11 m
22. Volvo C40 2021
11 m
23. BYD Tang 2022
11 m
24. Honda e:Ny1 2023
11 m
25. Mazda MX-30 2020
11 m
26. smart #1 2022
11 m
