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smart #1 vs VW ID.7 Touring comparison

Compare performance (368 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (40,700 £ vs 47,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – smart #1 or VW ID.7 Touring?

smart #1 vs VW ID.7 Touring: Key differences

smart #1

  • moderately cheaper
  • only slightly more power
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
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VW ID.7 Touring

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • markedly more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • 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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

smart #1 is moderately cheaper – starting at 40,700 £ , while the VW ID.7 Touring costs 47,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,356 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID.7 Touring is markedly more efficient: consuming 14 kWh/100km compared to 18.2 kWh/100km for the smart #1. That’s a difference of about 4.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID.7 Touring offers clearly more range – reaching up to 689 km, about 289 km more than the smart #1.

ID.7 Touring

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 368 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 28 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the smart #1 is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the VW ID.7 Touring takes 5.5 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID.7 Touring delivers noticeably more torque with 679 Nm compared to 470 Nm. That’s about 209 Nm more.

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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 a bit lighter – 1,900 kg compared to 2,191 kg. The difference is around 291 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID.7 Touring offers clearly more boot space – 605 L compared to 313 L. That’s a difference of about 292 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID.7 Touring carries only slightly more – 465 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 40 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.7 Touring is far ahead 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 £47,100
ID.7 Touring

VW ID.7 Touring

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 286 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14 - 16.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 584 - 689 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
40,700 £
Price
47,100 - 54,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
584 - 689 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
77 - 86 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,900 kg
Curb weight
2,191 - 2,336 kg
Trunk capacity
313 L
Trunk capacity
605 L
Length
-
Length
4,961 mm
Width
1,822 mm
Width
1,862 mm
Height
-
Height
1,549 - 1,551 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,714 L
Payload
425 kg
Payload
459 - 465 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
368 HP
Power HP
286 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 6.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
470 Nm
Torque
545 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
271 kW
Power kW
210 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
smart
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the smart #1?

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

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