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smart #1 vs Cadillac Lyriq comparison

Compare performance (368 HP vs 646 HP), boot space and price (40,700 £ vs 71,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – smart #1 or Cadillac Lyriq?

smart #1 vs Cadillac Lyriq: Key differences

smart #1

  • clearly cheaper
  • moderately more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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Cadillac Lyriq

  • clearly more power
  • noticeably more electric range
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

smart #1 is clearly cheaper – starting at 40,700 £ , while the Cadillac Lyriq costs 71,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 30,437 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the smart #1 is moderately more efficient: consuming 18.2 kWh/100km compared to 21.8 kWh/100km for the Cadillac Lyriq. That’s a difference of about 3.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Cadillac Lyriq offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 530 km, about 130 km more than the smart #1.

Lyriq

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Cadillac Lyriq offers clearly more power – delivering 646 HP compared to 368 HP. That’s roughly 278 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Cadillac Lyriq is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the smart #1 takes 4.9 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Cadillac Lyriq delivers significantly more torque with 880 Nm compared to 470 Nm. That’s about 410 Nm more.

#1

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, smart #1 is substantially lighter – 1,900 kg compared to 2,774 kg. The difference is around 874 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Cadillac Lyriq offers clearly more boot space – 588 L compared to 313 L. That’s a difference of about 275 L.

When it comes to payload, the Cadillac Lyriq carries barely more – 426 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 1 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Cadillac Lyriq is clearly superior overall 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 £71,100
Lyriq

Cadillac Lyriq

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 528 - 646 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 21.8 - 22.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 471 - 530 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
40,700 £
Price
71,100 - 93,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.8 - 22.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
471 - 530 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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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
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,900 kg
Curb weight
2,774 kg
Trunk capacity
313 L
Trunk capacity
588 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,822 mm
Width
1,977 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
425 kg
Payload
426 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
368 HP
Power HP
528 - 646 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 5.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
470 Nm
Torque
610 - 880 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
271 kW
Power kW
388 - 475 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
smart
Brand
Cadillac
What drive types are available for the smart #1?

The smart #1 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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