Verdict
At RM169,000, the smart #1 costs RM2,410 more than the RM166,590 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace, but takes a very different route. Its 268 hp, 343 Nm rear motor cuts 0-100 km/h to 6.7 seconds, against the Tiguan’s 148 hp, 250 Nm 1.4-litre turbo and 9.5 seconds. The Volkswagen is 458 mm longer and brings seven seats, so it suits buyers who regularly carry more people. The smart is the stronger five-seat choice, with a 49 kWh battery, 315 km range and 150 kW DC charging.
#1
Pick the smart #1 if you want much quicker 6.7-second performance, EV driving and a 411-litre boot for five occupants.
Tiguan Allspace
Pick the Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace if you need seven seats, a 60-litre petrol tank and a 4,728-mm body for family duties.
Key differences
- Price: smart #1 RM169,000; Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace RM166,590.
- Performance: smart #1 268 hp/343 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 6.7 seconds; Tiguan Allspace 148 hp/250 Nm and 9.5 seconds.
- Power source: smart #1 has a 49 kWh battery and 315 km EV range; Tiguan Allspace has a 1,395 cc petrol engine and 60-litre tank.
- Seating: smart #1 has 5 seats; Tiguan Allspace has 7 seats.
- Length: smart #1 measures 4,270 mm; Tiguan Allspace measures 4,728 mm.
- Boot space: smart #1 has 411 litres; Tiguan Allspace has 230 litres.
#1
- 268 hp and 343 Nm rear motor
- 150 kW DC charging and 315 km EV range
- 360-degree camera, auto parking and front/rear autonomous braking
- Five seats versus the Tiguan Allspace’s seven
- 4,270-mm length is 458 mm shorter than the Tiguan Allspace
- 180 km/h top speed versus 200 km/h
Tiguan Allspace
- Seven-seat cabin with split-folding second and third rows
- 60-litre petrol tank
- Powered contactless tailgate and front/rear parking sensors
- 148 hp and 250 Nm trail the smart #1’s 268 hp and 343 Nm
- 0-100 km/h takes 9.5 seconds, versus 6.7 seconds
- 230-litre boot is smaller than the smart #1’s 411 litres
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM169,000 | RM166,590✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM260 | RM100✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | — | 1,395 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 148 hp |
| Torque | — | 250 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 74.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.5 |
| 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 | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | — | 6-speed Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) |
| Gears | — | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Volkswagen AG |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.7 seconds✓ | 9.5 seconds |
| Rated Economy | — | 7.7 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | 200 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,270 mm | 4,728 mm |
| Width | 1,822 mm | 1,839 mm |
| Height | 1,636 mm | 1,686 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm | 2,788 mm |
| Weight | 1,780 kg | 1,460 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 60 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 411 litres✓ | 230 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/45R19 | 235/55R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/45R19 | 235/55R18 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Continental EcoContact 6 Q | Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 SUV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multilink |
| Front Wheels | 19" Amps Alloy Wheels | 18" Frankfurt Silver Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Amps Alloy Wheels | 18" Frankfurt Silver Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Comfort Suspension | Electronic Differential Lock |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee Airbag | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain |
| 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 | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available On Front Passenger Seat, Rear Outer Seats | Available on 2 Outer Middle Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Front and Rear | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Door Opening Warning, Traffic Sign Recognition, Auto High Beam, | Driver Attention Monitor |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflector with Manual Levelling | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED | Full LED with Sequential Indicators |
| 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 | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-fold with Sliding Adjustment | 40:20:40 Split-folding Middle Row with Manual Slide and Recline, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 3 USB-C, 1 USB-A, Qi Wireless Charger | 1 Front, 1 Middle Row, 1 Boot, 2 Front USB, 1 Middle Row USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights, 64-colour Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Back Row |
| Sun Shade | Yes | — |
| Audio | 12.8" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto | 9.2" Touchscreen Infotainment System with Proximity Sensor, Voice Control, Wireless Apple CarPlay, Wireless Android Auto and 8 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless (Depress Brake Pedal) | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Highway & Traffic Jam Assist | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Yes, Powered | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | — | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, With 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| 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 | 3-year/45,000 km Free Service |
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.
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#1 vs Tiguan Allspace FAQ
Is the smart #1 or Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace better?
The smart #1 is better for five-seat EV use, with 268 hp, 315 km range and a 411-litre boot. The Tiguan Allspace is better if seven seats are non-negotiable, despite its slower 9.5-second 0-100 km/h time.
What is the price difference?
The smart #1 is RM2,410 dearer: RM169,000 against RM166,590 for the Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace.
Which is quicker, the smart #1 or Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace?
The smart #1 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.7 seconds. The Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace takes 9.5 seconds, a gap of 2.8 seconds.