Performance, power and 0-100 km/h
Both cars record the same 0-100 km/h time of 6.7 seconds. 2026 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro S has the higher listed output at 286 hp; 2024 smart #1 Pro+ is rated at 272 hp, a difference of 14 hp. The torque figures follow 2026 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro S at 545 Nm and 2024 smart #1 Pro+ at 343 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.
Range, battery, charging and efficiency
2026 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro S carries the longer listed range at 520 km, against 440 km for 2024 smart #1 Pro+. 2024 smart #1 Pro+ has the lower recorded consumption at 15.0 kWh/100km; 2026 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro S is listed at 16.0 kWh/100km. 2026 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro S has the higher listed DC charging ceiling at 185 kW, compared with 150 kW. Test cycle, temperature, wheel size and charging conditions can materially affect these results, so only figures measured on the same basis should be treated as directly comparable.
Dimensions, cargo space and towing
2026 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro S provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 543 litres versus 313 litres, a difference of 230 litres. 2026 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro S is 314 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.
Price and overall assessment
2024 smart #1 Pro+ has the lower listed starting price at $39,950, compared with $44,290 for 2026 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro S. 2026 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro S leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.