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Fiat Grande Panda vs Smart EQ forfour
Selected trimPopChange trim199 mi · 44 kWh · £20,995
Selected trimStandard · 2017-2281 mi · 17.6 kWh · £24,285
At a glance
In this comparison, Fiat Grande Panda counters with the lowest price, while the Smart EQ forfour leads on family practicality, charging speed and city driving.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Smart EQ forfour if...
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
- you need the fastest charging of these options
- you drive in the city - it's compact with an excellent turning circle
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Smart EQ forfour leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
Value
Fiat
4.9
Smart
5
Too close to call
Motorway Range
Fiat
4.1
Smart
3.9
Too close to call
FamilySmart
Fiat
2.1
Smart
4.6
ChargingSmart
Fiat
3.2
Smart
9.5
Cost Per Mile
Fiat
7.8
Smart
8.2
Too close to call
City DrivingSmart
Fiat
8.1
Smart
9.7
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Fiat Grande Panda
Pop
- £3,290 cheaper
- 118 miles more WLTP range
- 176 litres more boot space
- 100 kW faster rapid charging
- 1.7s quicker 0-62 mph
- 1 more seat
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Fiat Grande PandaPop | Smart EQ forfourBase |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £20,995 (better) | £24,285 |
| Official range | 199 miles (better) | 81 miles |
| Boot space | 361 L (better) | 185 L |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 27 min | Not available |
| 0-62 mph | 11 sec (better) | 12.7 sec |
Size Comparison
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Fiat Grande Panda
Smart EQ forfour
Length
Fiat Grande Panda3,990mm
Smart EQ forfour3,495mm-495mm
Width
Fiat Grande Panda1,761mm
Smart EQ forfour1,665mm-96mm
Height
Fiat Grande Panda1,579mm
Smart EQ forfour1,554mm-25mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Fiat Grande PandaPop | Smart EQ forfourBase |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 3,990 mm | 3,495 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,761 mm | 1,665 mm (better) |
| Width with mirrors out | Not available | 1,875 mm |
| Height | 1,579 mm | 1,554 mm |
| Turning circle | 10.9 m | 8.7 m (better) |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 639 mm spare | 735 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Fiat Grande PandaPop | Smart EQ forfourBase |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 (better) | 4 |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | Not available | 2 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 361 L (better) | 185 L |
| Towing capacity (braked) | Not available | 0 kg |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Fiat Grande Panda
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
Smart EQ forfour
- At 3,495 mm, shorter than 100% of hatchback EVs in our UK catalogue.
- 8.65 m turning circle, tighter than 95% of hatchback EVs in our database.
- 1,665 mm wide, below our 1,750 mm narrow-car threshold.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Fiat Grande Panda Pop |  Smart EQ forfour Base |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3.99m | 3.50m-495mm |
| Width | 1.76m | 1.67m-96mm |
| Width (mirrors) | Not available | 1.88m |
| Height | 1.58m | 1.55m-25mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.55m | 2.49m-55mm |
| Ground Clearance | Not available | 100mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 361L (better) | 185L |
| Seats | 5 (better) | 4 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 10.9m | 8.65m (better) |
| Kerb Weight | 1,521kg | 1,275kg (better) |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 44kWh (better) | 17.6kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 199 mi (better) | 81 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 100kW (better) | 0kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £20,995 (better) | £24,285 |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | Hatchback |
| Available | 2025+ | 2017–2022 |
* Fiat Grande Panda: Not yet Euro NCAP tested as of 2026-05. Limited-production / halo / pre-launch / new-brand models are typically rated some time after general sale.
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Fiat Grande PandaPop | Smart EQ forfourBase |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 199 miles (better) | 81 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 166 miles (better) | 67 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 27 min | Not available |
| Max rapid charge rate | 100 kW (better) | 0 kW |
| Home AC charging | 7 kW | 22 kW (better) |
| Usable battery capacity | 44 kWh (better) | 16.7 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | LFP | NMC |
| Battery architecture | 400V | Not available |
| Heat pump | Not available | Not standard |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Fiat Grande PandaPop | Smart EQ forfourBase |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 11 sec (better) | 12.7 sec |
| Power | 84 kW (better) | 60 kW |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 160 Nm (better) |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests. One car has more review coverage than the other - we show that rather than guessing.
Fiat Grande Panda
Pop
Smart EQ forfour
Base
No critic reviews gathered yet for this car.
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Fiat Grande Panda
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Prices & deals
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Fiat Grande Panda Pop
Fiat Grande Panda Pop
Not yet Euro NCAP tested as of 2026-05. Limited-production / halo / pre-launch / new-brand models are typically rated some time after general sale.
Euro NCAP - Smart EQ forfour Base
Tested 2014
Adult Occupant78%
Child Occupant80%
Vulnerable Road Users56%
Safety Assist56%
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | Fiat Grande PandaPop | Smart EQ forfourBase |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | 8 years |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,000 km (better) | 100,000 km |
Buying options
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Fiat Grande Panda
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Smart EQ forfour
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Smart EQ forfour worth the extra £3,290 over the Fiat Grande Panda?
The Smart EQ forfour costs £3,290 more than the Fiat Grande Panda. On the headline specs that premium buys little measurable advantage - the two are closely matched on range, charging and space. The Fiat Grande Panda is not just cheaper - it also offers 118 miles more WLTP range, 100 kW faster peak rapid charging and 176 litres more boot space. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the Smart EQ forfour comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Fiat Grande Panda or the Smart EQ forfour?
The Fiat Grande Panda is £3,290 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £152 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Fiat Grande Panda comes out roughly £3,290 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the Fiat Grande Panda and Smart EQ forfour like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 166 miles for the Fiat Grande Panda and 67 miles for the Smart EQ forfour - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Fiat Grande Panda goes roughly 99 miles further between charging stops.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Fiat Grande Panda or the Smart EQ forfour?
The Smart EQ forfour is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 96 mm narrower than the Fiat Grande Panda. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 735 mm of total clearance for the Smart EQ forfour and about 639 mm of total clearance for the Fiat Grande Panda. The Smart EQ forfour also turns in a 2.3 m tighter circle, which helps with U-turns and multi-storey ramps.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Fiat Grande Panda or the Smart EQ forfour?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 90% battery health for the Fiat Grande Panda and 84% for the Smart EQ forfour. That gives the Fiat Grande Panda a modest edge in retained real-world range. The Fiat Grande Panda's LFP-type pack tolerates daily 100% charging, while the Smart EQ forfour's NMC-type pack lasts longest kept to about 80% for everyday use. Both batteries carry a 8-year manufacturer warranty.
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Data accuracy
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