smart #1 2026 vs Kia EV3 2026
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The true 5-year cost estimate
smart #1 2026 costs about 14,100 SAR less to own over 5 years.
| smart #1 2026 | Kia EV3 2026 | |
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| Estimated 5-year total cost | 100,459 SAR (1,674 SAR per month) | 114,559 SAR (1,909 SAR per month) |
| Yearly fuel/energy (20,000 km/yr) | 990 SAR | 814 SAR |
| Yearly comprehensive insurance (range) | 2,590 SAR – 6,475 SAR | 3,000 SAR – 7,500 SAR |
| Projected value after 3 years (retention) | 71,554 SAR (55%) | 82,881 SAR (55%) |
All figures are estimates from Beseyat's ownership-cost models and Saudi market parameters (fuel prices, insurance bands, typical depreciation) — actual costs vary by trim, driver and insurer. · Data as of: 2026-07-03
| Beseyat Score /100 | 78 | 62 |
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| Price & ownership | ||
| Price range | 129,500 SAR ~ | 150,000 SAR – 178,000 SAR ~ |
| Used market price | — | — |
| Engine | ||
| Fuel type | Electric | Electric |
| Displacement | — | — |
| Cylinders | — | — |
| Power | 428 hp | 201 hp |
| Torque | 584 Nm | 283 Nm |
| Battery capacity | 66.0 kWh | 81.4 kWh |
| Electric range | 400 km | 600 km |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 3.9 s | 7.7 s |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | 170 km/h |
| Transmission | Single-speed (EV) · 1 | Single-speed (EV) · 1 |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive (AWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Fuel economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | — |
| Tank capacity | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,270 mm | 4,300 mm |
| Width | 1,822 mm | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,636 mm | 1,560 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm | 2,680 mm |
| Boot capacity | 313 L | 460 L |
| Weight | 1,820 kg | 1,885 kg |
| Ground clearance | — | 172 mm |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 | 6 |
| NCAP rating | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| ADAS systems | 5
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| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | — | 5 years / 150,000 km |
FAQs about this comparison
Which is cheaper, smart #1 2026 or Kia EV3 2026?
smart #1 2026 is cheaper to buy: it starts at 129,500 SAR versus 150,000 SAR for Kia EV3 2026 — a difference of about 20,500 SAR (list prices; offers vary).
Which costs less in fuel?
At 20,000 km per year, Kia EV3 2026 costs roughly 814 SAR a year in fuel/energy versus about 990 SAR for smart #1 2026 (estimate at current Saudi prices).
Roughly how much is the insurance premium?
Estimated yearly comprehensive premium: smart #1 2026 between 2,590 SAR and 6,475 SAR, and Kia EV3 2026 between 3,000 SAR and 7,500 SAR, depending on driver record and insurer.
Which scores higher on Beseyat?
smart #1 2026 scores 78/100 on the Beseyat Score versus 62/100 for Kia EV3 2026 (data-driven methodology, no paid placement).
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