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CUPRA Tavascan vs Smart #5

The Smart #5 leads on fast-charge peak and cargo space.

CUPRA Tavascan

SUV

CUPRA Tavascan VZ1 77 kWh 340PS

1 of 21 versions

United Kingdom · checked Oct 27, 2026 · cupraofficial.co.uk

71/100#82 of 281 · Everyday
Smart #5

SUV

smart #5 BRABUS (Germany, MY2025)

1 of 8 versions

United Kingdom · checked Oct 27, 2026 · uk.smart.com

82/100#34 of 281 · Everyday

Who's ahead - and by how much?

CUPRA TavascanCUPRA TavascanSmart #5Smart #5
  • Range (WLTP)
    343 mi
    336 mi

    A disputed figure or another version's - not compared.

  • Fast-charge peak
    400 kW - best on this row
    +265 kW· 196%
  • Cargo space
    19.1 cu ft
    22.2 cu ft - best on this row
    +3.1 cu ft· 17%
  • AC charging
    22 kW - best on this row
    +11 kW· 100%
  • Torque
    402 lb-ft
    524 lb-ft - best on this row
    +122 lb-ft· 30%
Every spec side by side

Every spec side by side

SpecCUPRA TavascanSmart #5
Range and efficiency
Range (WLTP)343 mi336 mi
Efficiency lower is better25.7 kWh/100 miWLTPversion: Tavascan VZ32 kWh/100 miWLTP
Battery77 kWh94 kWhversion not named
Battery (gross)version: VZ 340 4Driveno data
Charging
Fast-charge peak400 kW - best on this row
10–80% charge lower is better28 minversion not named
AC charging22 kW - best on this row
Performance
0⁠–⁠62 mph lower is better5.5 s3.8 / 6.5 s
0⁠–⁠60 mph lower is better5.5 sno data
Power250.1 kW267 / 475 kW
Torque402 lb-ft524 lb-ft - best on this row
Top speedversion: TAVASCAN VZ 82 KWH130 mph
DriveAWDAWD
Space and size
Cargo space19.1 cu ft22.2 cu ft - best on this row
Front trunkno data1.7 cu ft
Seats55
Length182.8 in184.8 in
Width73.3 in75.6 in
Height62.9 in67.1 in
Wheelbase108.9 in114.2 in
Ground clearanceversion: CUPRA Tavascan VZ 77 kWh 250 kW (340 CV) Dual-Motor All-Wheel Drive with Extreme Pack
Weightversion: CUPRA Tavascan (77 kWh) VZ 4Drive (06/24 - 05/26)5,243 lb
Battery and warranty
Battery warranty8 years8 years
Cell chemistryversion: VZ 77 kWh 335hpNMC
Equipment
Heat pumpversion: Originversion: Pulse
Vehicle-to-load (V2L)version: CUPRA Tavascan VZ 77 kWh 250 kW (340 CV) Dual-Motor All-Wheel Drive with Extreme Pack

Which one suits you?

Pick the CUPRA Tavascan if

No lead on the compared figures - price, market and service decide

Score by category

out of 100

CUPRA TavascanSmart #5
  • Range

  • Charging

  • Performance

  • Practicality

How much is each in the US?

No US prices yet for either car

CUPRA Tavascan

United Kingdom · checked Oct 27, 2026 · cupraofficial.co.uk

Prices in 2 markets

Smart #5

United Kingdom · checked Oct 27, 2026 · uk.smart.com

Prices in 3 markets
US EV incentives

Questions

Which goes further on a charge?

Range (WLTP)

CUPRA Tavascan
343 miWLTP
Smart #5
336 miWLTPcontested: sources disagree

Which charges faster?

10–80% charge

CUPRA Tavascan
28 minversion not named
Smart #5

Fast-charge peak

Leader
Smart #5
CUPRA Tavascan
Smart #5
400 kW
Ahead by
265 kW

Which is quicker?

0⁠–⁠62 mph

CUPRA Tavascan
5.5 s
Smart #5
3.8 / 6.5 scontested: sources disagree

Which is cheaper to buy?

Smart #5Smart #5

Price (from, new)

Leader
Smart #5
CUPRA Tavascan
Smart #5
Ahead by
£3,130

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Where the numbers come from

Checked Oct 27, 2026 · 26 sources

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