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smart #3 vs VW ID.7 Touring comparison

Compare performance (272 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (42,000 £ vs 47,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – smart #3 or VW ID.7 Touring?

smart #3 vs VW ID.7 Touring: Key differences

smart #3

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • a bit cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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VW ID.7 Touring

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • somewhat more power
  • moderately more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

#3

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

smart #3 is a bit cheaper – starting at 42,000 £ , while the VW ID.7 Touring costs 47,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,070 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID.7 Touring is moderately more efficient: consuming 14 kWh/100km compared to 16.3 kWh/100km for the smart #3. That’s a difference of about 2.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID.7 Touring offers clearly more range – reaching up to 689 km, about 234 km more than the smart #3.

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 VW ID.7 Touring offers somewhat more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 68 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID.7 Touring is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the smart #3 takes 5.8 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID.7 Touring delivers significantly more torque with 679 Nm compared to 384 Nm. That’s about 295 Nm more.

#3

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 #3 is clearly lighter – 1,810 kg compared to 2,191 kg. The difference is around 381 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID.7 Touring offers visibly more boot space – 605 L compared to 370 L. That’s a difference of about 235 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID.7 Touring carries barely more – 465 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 15 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.7 Touring stands well ahead of its rival 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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VW ID.7 Touring

Costs and Consumption
Price
42,000 £
Price
47,100 - 54,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
455 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
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,810 kg
Curb weight
2,191 - 2,336 kg
Trunk capacity
370 L
Trunk capacity
605 L
Length
-
Length
4,961 mm
Width
1,844 mm
Width
1,862 mm
Height
-
Height
1,549 - 1,551 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,714 L
Payload
450 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
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
272 HP
Power HP
286 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 6.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
384 Nm
Torque
545 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
200 kW
Power kW
210 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
smart
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the smart #3 have?

The smart #3 is available as Rear-Wheel Drive.

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