VW ID.4 vs smart #5 – Performance, range & efficiency compared

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

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.4 has a slightly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 34600 £, while the smart #5 costs 39300 £. That’s a price difference of around 4770 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the VW ID.4: with 15.60 kWh per 100 km, it’s somewhat more efficient than the smart #5 with 18.40 kWh. That’s a difference of about 2.80 kWh.

As for range, the smart #5 performs slight better – achieving up to 590 km, about 21 km more than the VW ID.4.

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 smart #5 has a convincingly edge – offering 646 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 306 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the smart #5 is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.80 s, while the VW ID.4 takes 5.40 s. That’s about 1.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the smart #5 performs somewhat better – reaching 210 km/h, while the VW ID.4 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the smart #5 pulls slight stronger with 710 Nm compared to 679 Nm. That’s about 31 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the VW ID.4 is a bit lighter – 1975 kg compared to 2200 kg. The difference is around 225 kg.

In terms of boot space, the smart #5 offers a bit more room – 630 L compared to 543 L. That’s a difference of about 87 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW ID.4 performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1575 L, which is about 45 L more than the smart #5.

When it comes to payload, VW ID.4 barely noticeable takes the win – 551 kg compared to 502 kg. That’s a difference of about 49 kg.

Our conclusion: The smart #5 proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, smart #5 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.