Verdict
The smart #1 costs RM21,788 less at RM169,000, yet brings a 268 hp, 343 Nm rear motor, 49 kWh battery and 315 km range. Its 411-litre boot also beats the Crosstrek’s 315 litres, while the 2,750 mm wheelbase is 80 mm longer. The Subaru counters with all-wheel drive, a 63-litre petrol tank and a space-saver spare, useful for buyers not ready to plan around charging. For a Malaysian buyer with dependable charging, the smart is the sharper-value choice; the Crosstrek suits petrol-and-AWD priorities.
Pick the smart #1 if you have access to charging and want RM21,788 in savings, 315 km EV range, 268 hp and a 411-litre boot.
Pick the Subaru Crosstrek if all-wheel drive, a 63-litre petrol tank and a space-saver spare matter more than EV running and charging.
Key differences
- Price: smart #1 RM169,000; Subaru Crosstrek RM190,788.
- Powertrain: smart #1 has one 268 hp, 343 Nm electric motor; Crosstrek has a 1,995 cc 154 hp, 196 Nm petrol engine.
- Driveline: smart #1 rear-wheel drive; Crosstrek all-wheel drive.
- Range energy storage: smart #1 49 kWh battery with 315 km range; Crosstrek 63-litre petrol tank.
- Boot space: smart #1 411 litres; Crosstrek 315 litres.
- Wheelbase: smart #1 2,750 mm; Crosstrek 2,670 mm.
#1
- RM21,788 cheaper to buy.
- 268 hp and 343 Nm electric motor.
- 411-litre boot and 315 km EV range.
- Rear-wheel drive versus the Crosstrek’s all-wheel drive.
- No spare tyre listed, while the Crosstrek has a space-saver.
Crosstrek
- All-wheel drive.
- 63-litre petrol tank.
- Space-saver spare tyre.
- Costs RM21,788 more.
- 315-litre boot is 96 litres smaller.
- No rear air-con vents, unlike the smart #1.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM169,000✓ | RM190,788 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM260✓ | RM438 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 16-Valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with direct injection and variable valve timing |
| Capacity | — | 1,995 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 154 hp |
| Torque | — | 196 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 268 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 343 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 49 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 315 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 7.2 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 150 kW | — |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | Lineartronic |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.7 seconds | — |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,270 mm | 4,480 mm |
| Width | 1,822 mm | 1,800 mm |
| Height | 1,636 mm | 1,575 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm | 2,670 mm |
| Weight | 1,780 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | — | 63 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 411 litres✓ | 315 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/45R19 | 225/55R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/45R19 | 225/55R18 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Continental EcoContact 6 Q | Falken Ziex ZE001A A/S |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Double Wishbones |
| Front Wheels | 19" Amps Alloy Wheels | 18" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Amps Alloy Wheels | 18" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) |
| Chassis Notes | Comfort Suspension | — |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee Airbag | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Front Passenger Seat Cushion |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | — | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available On Front Passenger Seat, Rear Outer Seats | Available for two rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Front and Rear | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Door Opening Warning, Traffic Sign Recognition, Auto High Beam, | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflector with Manual Levelling | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 10-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat with Memory Function, Powered Front Passenger's Seat | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-fold with Sliding Adjustment | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | — |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | Front, Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 3 USB-C, 1 USB-A, Qi Wireless Charger | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights, 64-colour Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Yes | Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 12.8" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto | 11.6" HD Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Driver and Front Passenger Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless (Depress Brake Pedal) | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Highway & Traffic Jam Assist | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Yes, Powered | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Rear | — | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, With 360-degree Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | 200,000 km | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 4 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 8 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/200,000 km Battery Warranty | — |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Used #1 & Crosstrek for sale
#1 vs Crosstrek FAQ
Is the smart #1 or Subaru Crosstrek better?
The smart #1 is the better buy for drivers with reliable charging: it costs less, has 268 hp and a 411-litre boot. Choose the Crosstrek if all-wheel drive, petrol refuelling and a space-saver spare are non-negotiable.
What is the price difference?
The smart #1 costs RM169,000 and the Subaru Crosstrek costs RM190,788, so the Subaru is RM21,788 more expensive.
Which has more luggage space?
The smart #1 has the larger boot at 411 litres, compared with 315 litres in the Subaru Crosstrek. That is a 96-litre advantage for the smart.