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VW ID.7 vs smart #1 comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 428 HP), boot space and price (46,400 £ vs 31,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW ID.7 or smart #1?

VW ID.7 vs smart #1: Key differences

VW ID.7

4 (4 Reviews)
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  • clearly more efficient
  • noticeably more electric range
  • markedly more trunk space

smart #1

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

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

ID.7

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

smart #1 is clearly cheaper – starting at 31,700 £ , while the VW ID.7 costs 46,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,670 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID.7 is clearly more efficient: consuming 13.6 kWh/100km compared to 16.8 kWh/100km for the smart #1. That’s a difference of about 3.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID.7 offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 708 km, about 268 km more than the smart #1.

#1

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 visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the VW ID.7 takes 5.4 s. That’s about 1.5 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 delivers somewhat more torque with 679 Nm compared to 584 Nm. That’s about 95 Nm more.

ID.7

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 2,180 kg. The difference is around 400 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID.7 offers markedly more boot space – 532 L compared to 323 L. That’s a difference of about 209 L.

For maximum load capacity, the VW ID.7 offers markedly more capacity – up to 1,586 L, about 600 L more than the smart #1.

When it comes to payload, the smart #1 carries barely 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 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.

from £46,400
ID.7

VW ID.7

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 286 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13.6 - 16.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 594 - 708 km
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Reviews VW ID.7

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Mattis Everaert
6 Feb 2026, 07:59:02

Range is completely wrong compared to what’s shown. In reality you can only rely on about 60% of the distance. The boot only opens for whoever has the key? That’s a massive headache for my work.

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Boater Clareshin
2 Nov 2025, 12:59:15

It is a super comfortable car with a charging from 10-80% in less than 20 minutes. This car is also a very economic car as it is fully electric.

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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smart #1

Costs and Consumption
Price
46,400 - 54,200 £
Price
31,700 - 45,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13.6 - 16.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.8 - 18.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
594 - 708 km
Electric Range
310 - 440 km
Battery Capacity
77 - 86 kWh
Battery Capacity
47 - 62 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,180 - 2,325 kg
Curb weight
1,780 - 1,900 kg
Trunk capacity
532 L
Trunk capacity
313 - 323 L
Length
4,961 mm
Length
4,270 - 4,300 mm
Width
1,862 mm
Width
1,822 mm
Height
1,535 - 1,536 mm
Height
1,636 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,586 L
Max trunk capacity
976 - 986 L
Payload
460 - 465 kg
Payload
425 - 470 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
286 - 340 HP
Power HP
272 - 428 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 6.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.7 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
545 - 679 Nm
Torque
343 - 584 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
210 - 250 kW
Power kW
200 - 315 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
VW
Brand
smart
What drivetrain options does the VW ID.7 have?

The VW ID.7 is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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