Kia EV5 vs Smart #5
The Smart #5 leads on cargo space and battery warranty.
SUV
Version named in Korean by the source
1 of 27 versions
United Kingdom · checked Oct 23, 2026 · kia.com
61/100#140 of 281 · Everyday
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?
EV5Kia EV5Smart #5Smart #5
- Range (WLTP)version: Long Range
A disputed figure or another version's - not compared.
- Cargo space- best on this row+2.2 cu ft· 11%
- Battery warranty- best on this row+1 years· 14%
- AC charging- best on this row+11 kW· 100%
- Top speed- best on this row+28 mph· 28%
- Torque- best on this row+306 lb-ft· 141%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Kia EV5 | Smart #5 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (WLTP) | version: Long Range | |
| Efficiency lower is better | version: FWD | |
| Battery | version not named | |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | version not named | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | ||
| AC charging | - best on this row | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | ||
| Power | ||
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | version not named | |
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | - best on this row | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | ||
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | - best on this row | |
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | version: Pulse | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | version not named | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Kia EV5 if
No lead on the compared figures - price, market and service decide
Score by category
out of 100
Kia EV5Smart #5
Range
8383Charging
2673Performance
41100Practicality
8087
How much is each in the US?
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range (WLTP)
- Kia EV5
- WLTPversion: Long Range
- Smart #5
- 336 miWLTPcontested: sources disagree
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- Kia EV5
- 30 / 38 mincontested: sources disagree
- Smart #5
Fast-charge peak
- Kia EV5
- 150 kWversion not named
- Smart #5
- 400 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- Kia EV5
- Smart #5
- 3.8 / 6.5 scontested: sources disagree
Which is cheaper to buy?
Kia EV5EV5
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- Kia EV5
- Kia EV5
- Smart #5
- Ahead by
- £12,455
Where next
- Kia EV5Full specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
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Kia EV5 vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 27, 2026 · 27 sources
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