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smart #1 vs Cadillac VISTIQ comparison

Compare performance (368 HP vs 615 HP), boot space and price (40,700 £ vs 85,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – smart #1 or Cadillac VISTIQ?

smart #1 vs Cadillac VISTIQ: Key differences

smart #1

  • substantially cheaper
  • a bit more efficient
  • substantially lighter
  • barely more trunk space
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Cadillac VISTIQ

  • clearly more power
  • moderately more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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 substantially cheaper – starting at 40,700 £ , while the Cadillac VISTIQ costs 85,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 44,700 £.

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

As for electric range, the Cadillac VISTIQ offers moderately more range – reaching up to 460 km, about 60 km more than the smart #1.

VISTIQ

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 VISTIQ offers clearly more power – delivering 615 HP compared to 368 HP. That’s roughly 247 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Cadillac VISTIQ is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the smart #1 takes 4.9 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

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

Seats: Cadillac VISTIQ offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, smart #1 is substantially lighter – 1,900 kg compared to 2,899 kg. The difference is around 999 kg.

Looking at boot space, the smart #1 offers barely more boot space – 313 L compared to 297 L. That’s a difference of about 16 L.

When it comes to payload, the Cadillac VISTIQ carries noticeably more – 576 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 151 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Cadillac VISTIQ is slightly 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 £85,400
VISTIQ

Cadillac VISTIQ

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 615 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 21.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 460 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
40,700 £
Price
85,400 - 97,400 £
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 kWh/100km
Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
460 km
Battery Capacity
-
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
6 - 7
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,900 kg
Curb weight
2,899 kg
Trunk capacity
313 L
Trunk capacity
297 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,822 mm
Width
2,026 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
425 kg
Payload
576 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
615 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
470 Nm
Torque
880 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
271 kW
Power kW
452 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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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