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smart #1 vs Cadillac Lyriq comparison

Compare performance (428 HP vs 615 HP), boot space and price (31,700 £ 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
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially lighter

Cadillac Lyriq

  • noticeably more power
  • a bit more electric range
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space

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 31,700 £ , while the Cadillac Lyriq costs 71,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 39,437 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the smart #1 is clearly more efficient: consuming 16.8 kWh/100km compared to 21.8 kWh/100km for the Cadillac Lyriq. That’s a difference of about 5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Cadillac Lyriq offers a bit more range – reaching up to 530 km, about 90 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 noticeably more power – delivering 615 HP compared to 428 HP. That’s roughly 187 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Cadillac Lyriq is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 3.3 s, while the smart #1 takes 3.9 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Cadillac Lyriq delivers markedly more torque with 880 Nm compared to 584 Nm. That’s about 296 Nm more.

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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 – 1,780 kg compared to 2,713 kg. The difference is around 933 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Cadillac Lyriq offers clearly more boot space – 588 L compared to 323 L. That’s a difference of about 265 L.

When it comes to payload, the Cadillac Lyriq carries barely more – 487 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 17 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The smart #1 shows a few small advantages 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
31,700 - 45,000 £
Price
71,100 - 93,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.8 - 18.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.8 - 22.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
310 - 440 km
Electric Range
460 - 530 km
Battery Capacity
47 - 62 kWh
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
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,780 - 1,900 kg
Curb weight
2,713 - 2,774 kg
Trunk capacity
313 - 323 L
Trunk capacity
588 L
Length
4,270 - 4,300 mm
Length
-
Width
1,822 mm
Width
1,977 mm
Height
1,636 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
976 - 986 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
425 - 470 kg
Payload
426 - 487 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
272 - 428 HP
Power HP
528 - 615 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 5.3 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
343 - 584 Nm
Torque
610 - 880 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
200 - 315 kW
Power kW
388 - 452 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
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 Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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