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Fiat 500 vs NIO ET5 Wagon comparison

Compare performance (118 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (17,100 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 500 or NIO ET5 Wagon?

Fiat 500 vs NIO ET5 Wagon: Key differences

Fiat 500

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • considerably lighter
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NIO ET5 Wagon

  • substantially more power
  • substantially more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially 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

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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.

Fiat 500 is substantially cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the NIO ET5 Wagon costs 40,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 23,580 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Fiat 500 is substantially more efficient: consuming 13 kWh/100km compared to 19.3 kWh/100km for the NIO ET5 Wagon. That’s a difference of about 6.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the NIO ET5 Wagon offers substantially more range – reaching up to 560 km, about 229 km more than the Fiat 500.

ET5 Wagon

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 NIO ET5 Wagon offers substantially more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 372 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO ET5 Wagon is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Fiat 500 takes 9 s. That’s about 5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO ET5 Wagon delivers significantly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 480 Nm more.

500

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.

Seats: NIO ET5 Wagon offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 is considerably lighter – 1,130 kg compared to 2,265 kg. The difference is around 1,135 kg.

Looking at boot space, the NIO ET5 Wagon offers substantially more boot space – 450 L compared to 185 L. That’s a difference of about 265 L.

When it comes to payload, the NIO ET5 Wagon carries clearly more – 465 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 140 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO ET5 Wagon is clearly superior overall 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.

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ET5 Wagon

NIO ET5 Wagon

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 490 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 435 - 560 km
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Fiat 500

The Fiat 500 is a cheeky, retro‑styled city car that turns heads with its iconic looks and playful personality. Perfect for weaving through tight streets and easing into tiny parking spots, it’s aimed at buyers who want style and character more than grand touring prowess.

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Reviews Fiat 500

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Reijo Muhonen
28 Feb 2026, 16:46:06

I've owned both cars, and I still end up with the Fiat 500 — it always puts me in a good mood. For longer trips I take the train.

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NIO ET5 Wagon

The NIO ET5 Wagon blends sleek fastback styling with the sensible practicality of a wagon, delivering a premium-feeling cabin and clever cargo space that keeps life neatly packed. For buyers who want electric refinement without sacrificing family-hauler utility, the ET5 Wagon offers quiet, eager performance and smart packaging that makes weekend escapes and daily commutes equally enjoyable — yes, even with the dog and the golf clubs.

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NIO ET5 Wagon

Costs and Consumption
Price
17,100 - 27,400 £
Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
190 - 331 km
Electric Range
435 - 560 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
0 - 121 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,130 - 1,475 kg
Curb weight
2,265 - 2,285 kg
Trunk capacity
183 - 185 L
Trunk capacity
450 L
Length
-
Length
4,790 mm
Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Height
-
Height
1,499 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,300 L
Payload
250 - 325 kg
Payload
445 - 465 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Power HP
490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 16.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Power kW
360 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Fiat
Brand
NIO
Is the Fiat 500 offered with different drivetrains?

The Fiat 500 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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