Global EV Comparison: Smart #3 Premium vs Volkswagen ID.5 Pro
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General Info
Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Smart #3 Premium (2024-…) has a starting price of €46490, compared to the Volkswagen ID.5 Pro (2023-…), which starts at €48970.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | Smart #3 Premium | Volkswagen ID.5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2024-… | 2023-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | China | Germany |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU | EU |
| Price Europe (New) | €46490 | €48970 |
| Price Europe (Used) | €39880 | €31995 |
| GCC Score | 6.7 | 6.8 |
Range and Efficiency
While the Volkswagen ID.5 Pro (2023-…) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Smart #3 Premium (2024-…).
| Property | Smart #3 Premium | Volkswagen ID.5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Range (WLTP) | 455 km | 556 km |
| Range (GCC) | 387 km | 473 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 66 kWh | 82 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 62 kWh | 77 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 16 kWh/100 km | 16.3 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 6.24 km/kWh | 6.14 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 7.2 | 8.2 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The Smart #3 Premium (2024-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 150 kW, while the Volkswagen ID.5 Pro (2023-…) maxes out at 135 kW.
The Smart #3 Premium (2024-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 22 kW, whereas the Volkswagen ID.5 Pro (2023-…) is limited to 11 kW.
| Property | Smart #3 Premium | Volkswagen ID.5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 22 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 150 kW | 135 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 7.4 | 6.3 |
Performance
Both vehicles are rear-wheel drive.
Although the Volkswagen ID.5 Pro (2023-…) has more power, the Smart #3 Premium (2024-…) achieves a faster 0-100 km/h time.
| Property | Smart #3 Premium | Volkswagen ID.5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | RWD | RWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 200 kW | 210 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 268 hp | 282 hp |
| Motor Torque | 343 Nm | 545 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.8 s | 6.7 s |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Performance Score | 4.3 | 4.7 |
Dimensions
The Volkswagen ID.5 Pro (2023-…) is longer and taller, but about the same width as the Smart #3 Premium (2024-…).
Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.
| Property | Smart #3 Premium | Volkswagen ID.5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4400 mm | 4599 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | - Width (with Mirrors) | 2108 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1844 mm | 1852 mm |
| Height | 1556 mm | 1616 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2785 mm | 2770 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The Volkswagen ID.5 Pro (2023-…) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.
A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Smart #3 Premium (2024-…), but the Volkswagen ID.5 Pro (2023-…) doesn’t have one.
The Smart #3 Premium (2024-…) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Volkswagen ID.5 Pro (2023-…).
| Property | Smart #3 Premium | Volkswagen ID.5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 1885 kg | 2143 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 370 l | 549 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1160 l | 1561 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 15 l | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | 1600 kg | 1000 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 6.1 | 6.7 |
