Comparison: Ground clearance smart #3 vs. competitors 2025

Ground clearance is the distance between the lowest point on a smart #3's undercarriage and the ground.It is an important factor to consider when driving off-road or in areas with rough terrain, as a higher ground clearance allows this to clear obstacles more easily.With it’s wheelbase of 2785 mm and height of 1556 mm, the smart #3 has a ground clearance of 160 mm. The highest ground clearance you can find amongst similar vehicles has Subaru Solterra (EAM1S ), which is 50 mm more than the #3 - 210 mm.To give an example, the Subaru has a 50 mm higher ground clearance compared to the smart , giving the Subaru an advantage in this aspect. On the other hand, the worst ground clearance in the "medium SUV" category is the MG Marvel R Electric , which is 134 mm - that makes it 26 mm less than the smart in question.Height-wise, the smart outperforms the rival by 57 mm.

Smart #3 - How has the ground clearance changed over the generations?

Smart #3 generations
  • #3, Model year 2023 (#3 1. Generation) 160 mm
The ground clearance of the current generation of #3 is 160 mm.

The ground clearance compared to other smart models

Smart #3 vs other current cars by smart
  • #1 182 mm
  • #3 160 mm

How does the ground clearance of the smart #3 compare to it's nearest competitors?

Smart #3 vs. similar cars
  • subaruSubaru Solterra 2022 210 mm
  • skodaSkoda Enyaq iV 2021 194 mm
  • fordFord Explorer EV 2024 193 mm
  • Lynk & Co 02 2024 191 mm
  • skodaSkoda Enyaq 2021 188 mm
  • skodaSkoda Elroq 2025 186 mm
  • smartsmart #1 2022 182 mm
  • Leapmotor C10 2024 180 mm
  • toyotaToyota bZ4X 2022 180 mm
  • nissanNissan Ariya 2022 178 mm
  • bydBYD Atto 3 2022 175 mm
  • ZEEKR X 2024 170 mm
  • VinFast VF 6 2024 170 mm
  • Aiways U6 2022 165 mm
  • volvoVolvo EX30 2024 165 mm
  • vwVW ID.5 2022 163 mm
  • vwVW ID.4 2020 163 mm
  • smartsmart #3 2023 160 mm
  • mercedes-benzMercedes-Benz EQB 2024 154 mm
  • bydBYD Tang 2022 150 mm
  • Aiways U5 2020 148 mm
  • hondaHonda e:Ny1 2023 135 mm
  • mgMG Marvel R 2021 134 mm

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