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Jaguar I-Pace vs smart #1 comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 368 HP), boot space and price (79,200 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Jaguar I-Pace or smart #1?

Jaguar I-Pace vs smart #1: Key differences

Jaguar I-Pace

4.1 (3 Reviews)
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  • only slightly more power
  • slightly more electric range
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably more trunk space
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smart #1

  • considerably cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • moderately lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

smart #1 is considerably cheaper – starting at 40,700 £ , while the Jaguar I-Pace costs 79,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 38,495 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the smart #1 is visibly more efficient: consuming 18.2 kWh/100km compared to 25.2 kWh/100km for the Jaguar I-Pace. That’s a difference of about 7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Jaguar I-Pace offers slightly more range – reaching up to 469 km, about 69 km more than the smart #1.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Jaguar I-Pace offers only slightly more power – delivering 400 HP compared to 368 HP. That’s roughly 32 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Jaguar I-Pace is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 4.8 s, while the smart #1 takes 4.9 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Jaguar I-Pace delivers visibly more torque with 696 Nm compared to 470 Nm. That’s about 226 Nm more.

I-Pace

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, smart #1 is moderately lighter – 1,900 kg compared to 2,226 kg. The difference is around 326 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Jaguar I-Pace offers considerably more boot space – 638 L compared to 313 L. That’s a difference of about 325 L.

When it comes to payload, the Jaguar I-Pace carries barely more – 444 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 19 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The smart #1 comes out modestly ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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smart #1

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 368 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 400 km
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Reviews Jaguar I-Pace

4.1 (3 Reviews)
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Michael Spray
18 Jul 2026, 15:05:52

An amazing all round car/suv. I've had them all but this is brilliant! Comfort, speed,handling and insane acceleration.
Beautiful all round car and second hand incredible value!

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Stefan
3 Apr 2026, 10:23:27

The Ipace is a tragedy. Looks nice..but the quality is very low. After 30000km I changed the charger, I changed the heater..aprox 8000 euro cost. Not recomend in any eay. Avoid it!

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The Smart #1 feels like a breath of fresh air in the compact EV world, pairing playful styling with usable space and a cabin that punches above its size. It skips the fuss and delivers an easygoing, city-friendly driving experience with clever features that make it a sensible, slightly cheeky choice for everyday motoring.

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Jaguar I-Pace
smart #1

Costs and Consumption
Price
79,200 - 85,500 £
Price
40,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
25.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
469 km
Electric Range
400 km
Battery Capacity
84.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,226 kg
Curb weight
1,900 kg
Trunk capacity
638 L
Trunk capacity
313 L
Length
4,682 mm
Length
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Width
2,011 mm
Width
1,822 mm
Height
1,566 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,453 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
444 kg
Payload
425 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
400 HP
Power HP
368 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
696 Nm
Torque
470 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
294 kW
Power kW
271 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Jaguar
Brand
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What drive types are available for the Jaguar I-Pace?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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