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smart #1 vs VW ID.Polo comparison

Compare performance (368 HP vs 211 HP), boot space and price (40,700 £ vs 21,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – smart #1 or VW ID.Polo?

smart #1 vs VW ID.Polo: Key differences

smart #1

  • substantially more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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VW ID.Polo

  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • slightly more electric range
  • clearly lighter
  • 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 often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

VW ID.Polo is significantly cheaper – starting at 21,400 £ , while the smart #1 costs 40,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,281 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID.Polo is clearly more efficient: consuming 13.3 kWh/100km compared to 18.2 kWh/100km for the smart #1. That’s a difference of about 4.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID.Polo offers slightly more range – reaching up to 454 km, about 54 km more than the smart #1.

ID.Polo

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the smart #1 offers substantially more power – delivering 368 HP compared to 211 HP. That’s roughly 157 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the smart #1 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the VW ID.Polo takes 7.1 s. That’s about 2.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the smart #1 delivers visibly more torque with 470 Nm compared to 290 Nm. That’s about 180 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, VW ID.Polo is clearly lighter – 1,568 kg compared to 1,900 kg. The difference is around 332 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID.Polo offers clearly more boot space – 441 L compared to 313 L. That’s a difference of about 128 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID.Polo carries marginally more – 444 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 19 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.Polo 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 £21,400
ID.Polo

VW ID.Polo

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 211 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13.3 - 13.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 442 - 454 km
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The VW ID.Polo brings classic Polo sensibility to the EV age with a calm, refined ride, an unusually large boot, and refreshingly simple controls with real buttons. It favors easygoing efficiency and family-friendly practicality over playful handling or high-speed autobahn pace, and the smaller-battery versions ask for a bit more planning on long trips.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
40,700 £
Price
21,400 - 36,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13.3 - 13.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
400 km
Electric Range
442 - 454 km
Battery Capacity
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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
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,900 kg
Curb weight
1,568 - 1,576 kg
Trunk capacity
313 L
Trunk capacity
441 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,822 mm
Width
1,816 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
425 kg
Payload
444 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
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
368 HP
Power HP
116 - 211 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
470 Nm
Torque
290 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
271 kW
Power kW
85 - 155 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
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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