smart #3 vs Subaru Uncharted

The smart #3 starts from $57,900 before on-road costs, while the Subaru Uncharted opens at $59,990. That makes the smart #3 the more affordable entry point by $2,090.

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 $65,989 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

Both the smart #3 and Subaru Uncharted hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 90% for the smart #3 and 88% for the Subaru Uncharted.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 8 of 10 key ADAS systems on both.

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

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC, estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The smart #3 features a 12.8-inch touchscreen paired with a 9.2-inch digital dash, while the Subaru Uncharted gets a 14-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The smart #3 stands out with panoramic roof and Beats audio that you will not find on the Subaru Uncharted. The Subaru Uncharted counters with V2L. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the smart #3 gets leather upholstery while the Subaru Uncharted offers synthetic leather.

The smart #3 uses a Electric producing 200kW and 343Nm of torque, sent through a single-speed automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 5.8 seconds.

The Subaru Uncharted responds with a Dual Electric Motor making 252kW and 438Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 5 seconds.

The Subaru Uncharted has the clear power advantage at 252kW vs 200kW. In the real-world sprint, the Subaru Uncharted is 0.8s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 66kWh (smart #3) vs 74.7kWh (Subaru Uncharted), giving WLTP ranges of 435km and 522km. DC fast charging peaks at 150kW (smart #3) vs 150kW (Subaru Uncharted).

The smart #3 measures 4,400mm long on a 2,785mm wheelbase, 135mm shorter than the Subaru Uncharted at 4,535mm (2,750mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the smart #3 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 370L in the smart #3 and 403L in the Subaru Uncharted, giving the Subaru Uncharted a 33L advantage.

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

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