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smart #1 vs VW ID.7 Touring comparison

Compare performance (428 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (31,700 £ 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

  • considerably cheaper
  • markedly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter

VW ID.7 Touring

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  • markedly more efficient
  • visibly more electric range
  • clearly more trunk space

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 considerably cheaper – starting at 31,700 £ , while the VW ID.7 Touring costs 47,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,356 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID.7 Touring is markedly more efficient: consuming 14 kWh/100km compared to 16.8 kWh/100km for the smart #1. That’s a difference of about 2.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID.7 Touring offers visibly more range – reaching up to 689 km, about 249 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 markedly more power – delivering 428 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 88 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the smart #1 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the VW ID.7 Touring takes 5.5 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 180 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID.7 Touring delivers a bit more torque with 679 Nm compared to 584 Nm. That’s about 95 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 visibly lighter – 1,780 kg compared to 2,191 kg. The difference is around 411 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID.7 Touring offers clearly more boot space – 605 L compared to 323 L. That’s a difference of about 282 L.

For maximum load capacity, the VW ID.7 Touring offers significantly more capacity – up to 1,714 L, about 728 L more than the smart #1.

When it comes to payload, the smart #1 carries only slightly more – 470 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.7 Touring has the upper hand 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.

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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
smart #1
VW ID.7 Touring

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Dimensions and Body

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smart #1

The Smart #1 feels like a breath of fresh air in the compact EV world, pairing playful styling with usable space and a cabin that punches above its size. It skips the fuss and delivers an easygoing, city-friendly driving experience with clever features that make it a sensible, slightly cheeky choice for everyday motoring.

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VW ID.7 Touring

The VW ID.7 Touring blends sleek, aerodynamic fastback looks with estate practicality, delivering an electric family car that looks grown-up and feels refined. Inside it's calm and spacious with clever storage and modern tech, swallowing suitcases and weekend plans with ease — a sensible, slightly flashy choice for buyers who want electric comfort without giving up practicality.

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smart #1
VW ID.7 Touring

Costs and Consumption

Price
31,700 - 45,000 £
Price
47,100 - 54,900 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.8 - 18.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
310 - 440 km
Electric Range
584 - 689 km
Battery Capacity
47 - 62 kWh
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
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,780 - 1,900 kg
Curb weight
2,191 - 2,336 kg
Trunk capacity
313 - 323 L
Trunk capacity
605 L
Length
4,270 - 4,300 mm
Length
4,961 mm
Width
1,822 mm
Width
1,862 mm
Height
1,636 mm
Height
1,549 - 1,551 mm
Max trunk capacity
976 - 986 L
Max trunk capacity
1,714 L
Payload
425 - 470 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
272 - 428 HP
Power HP
286 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 6.7 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
343 - 584 Nm
Torque
545 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
200 - 315 kW
Power kW
210 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
smart
Brand
VW
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