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Jaguar I-Pace vs smart #1 comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 428 HP), boot space and price (79,200 £ vs 31,700 £ ) 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

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  • barely more electric range
  • considerably more trunk space

smart #1

  • considerably cheaper
  • only slightly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter

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

I-Pace

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 31,700 £ , while the Jaguar I-Pace costs 79,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 47,495 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the smart #1 is clearly more efficient: consuming 16.8 kWh/100km compared to 25.2 kWh/100km for the Jaguar I-Pace. That’s a difference of about 8.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Jaguar I-Pace offers barely more range – reaching up to 469 km, about 29 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 smart #1 offers only slightly more power – delivering 428 HP compared to 400 HP. That’s roughly 28 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the smart #1 is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Jaguar I-Pace takes 4.8 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Jaguar I-Pace is marginally faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the smart #1 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Jaguar I-Pace delivers somewhat more torque with 696 Nm compared to 584 Nm. That’s about 112 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 clearly lighter – 1,780 kg compared to 2,226 kg. The difference is around 446 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Jaguar I-Pace offers considerably more boot space – 638 L compared to 323 L. That’s a difference of about 315 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Jaguar I-Pace offers clearly more capacity – up to 1,453 L, about 467 L more than the smart #1.

When it comes to payload, the smart #1 carries barely more – 470 kg compared to 444 kg. That’s a difference of about 26 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The smart #1 is decisively 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.

from £31,700
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smart #1

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 272 - 428 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.8 - 18.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 310 - 440 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
79,200 - 85,500 £
Price
31,700 - 45,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
25.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.8 - 18.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
469 km
Electric Range
310 - 440 km
Battery Capacity
84.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
47 - 62 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,226 kg
Curb weight
1,780 - 1,900 kg
Trunk capacity
638 L
Trunk capacity
313 - 323 L
Length
4,682 mm
Length
4,270 - 4,300 mm
Width
2,011 mm
Width
1,822 mm
Height
1,566 mm
Height
1,636 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,453 L
Max trunk capacity
976 - 986 L
Payload
444 kg
Payload
425 - 470 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
400 HP
Power HP
272 - 428 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.7 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
696 Nm
Torque
343 - 584 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
294 kW
Power kW
200 - 315 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,023
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Jaguar
Brand
smart
What drive types are available for the Jaguar I-Pace?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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