Honda Accord vs smart #3

The Honda Accord starts from $57,900 before on-road costs, while the smart #3 opens at $57,900. Both land at the same RRP, so on-road costs and dealer deals become the real differentiator.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $63,690 and $63,690 respectively.

The smart #3 qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Honda Accord, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Both the Honda Accord and smart #3 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. Both models are evenly matched with 8 out of 10 key ADAS systems.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 8 in the Honda Accord and 7 in the smart #3.

The Honda Accord features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.2-inch digital dash, while the smart #3 gets a 12.8-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Honda Accord stands out with Bose audio that you will not find on the smart #3. The smart #3 counters with panoramic roof and heated front seats. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Honda Accord uses a Hybrid producing 135kW and 315Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.8 seconds.

The smart #3 responds with a Electric making 200kW and 343Nm, paired to a single-speed automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 5.8 seconds.

The smart #3 has the clear power advantage at 200kW vs 135kW. In the real-world sprint, the smart #3 is 2.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Honda Accord measures 4,975mm long on a 2,830mm wheelbase, 575mm longer than the smart #3 at 4,400mm (2,785mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Honda Accord generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 473L in the Honda Accord and 260L in the smart #3, giving the Honda Accord a 213L advantage.

For towing, the smart #3 leads with a 1,600kg braked capacity vs 1,000kg. That 600kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Honda Accord) vs 5 years / 150,000km (smart #3). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Honda Accord)—.