Global EV Comparison: Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 2 vs Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe

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General Info

Since both vehicles have been discontinued, they are now only available on the used car market. You can get the Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 2 (2019-2022) for as low as €14900, while the Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe (2009-2012) was never offered for sale in Europe.

The Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 2 (2019-2022) is a Liftback, whereas the Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe (2009-2012) is a Hatchback.

Property Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 2 Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe
Years of Production 2019-2022 2009-2012
Current Status Discontinued Discontinued
Country of Manufacture South Korea France
Body Style Liftback Hatchback
Market Availability EU, USA USA
Price Europe (Used) €14900 - Price Europe (Used)
GCC Score 5 3.4

Range and Efficiency

The Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 2 (2019-2022) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe (2009-2012).

Property Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 2 Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe
Range (EPA) 274 km 101 km
Range (WLTP) 311 km - Range (WLTP)
Range (GCC) 262 km 99 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 40.4 kWh 16.5 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 38.3 kWh 15.7 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 14.6 kWh/100 km 15.9 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 6.84 km/kWh 6.31 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 6.4 5

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe (2009-2012) has no DC fast charging capability, whereas the Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 2 (2019-2022) can charge at up to 44 kW.

The Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 2 (2019-2022) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 7.2 kW, whereas the Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe (2009-2012) is limited to 3.3 kW.

Property Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 2 Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe
Max Charging Power (AC) 7.2 kW 3.3 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 44 kW - Max Charging Power (DC)
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 Type 2 (Mennekes)
Charging Score 3.9 1.9

Performance

The Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe (2009-2012) is rear-wheel drive, while the Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 2 (2019-2022) offers a front-wheel drive system.

The Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 2 (2019-2022) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.

Property Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 2 Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe
Drive Type FWD RWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 100 kW 30 kW
Motor Power (hp) 134 hp 40 hp
Motor Torque 295 Nm 120 Nm
0-100 km/h 9.7 s 11.5 s
Top Speed 165 km/h 100 km/h
Performance Score 2.9 1.5

Dimensions

The Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 2 (2019-2022) is longer and wider, but the Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe (2009-2012) is taller.

The Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 2 (2019-2022) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 2 Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe
Length 4470 mm 2695 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2045 mm - Width (with Mirrors)
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1820 mm 1559 mm
Height 1450 mm 1565 mm
Wheelbase 2700 mm 1867 mm

Cargo and Towing

Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).

Neither vehicle is officially rated for towing in in the EU.

Property Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 2 Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe
Number of Seats 5 2
Curb Weight 1602 kg 900 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 357 l 220 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1417 l - Cargo Volume (Max)
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity
Cargo and Towing Score 4.1 4
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