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Fiat Panda vs NIO ET5 Wagon comparison

Compare performance (70 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (14,100 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat Panda or NIO ET5 Wagon?

Fiat Panda vs NIO ET5 Wagon: Key differences

Fiat Panda

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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NIO ET5 Wagon

  • considerably more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Panda

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 Panda is substantially cheaper – starting at 14,100 £ , while the NIO ET5 Wagon costs 40,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 26,580 £.

ET5 Wagon

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the NIO ET5 Wagon offers considerably more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 70 HP. That’s roughly 420 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO ET5 Wagon is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Fiat Panda takes 13.9 s. That’s about 9.9 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the NIO ET5 Wagon is slightly faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the Fiat Panda tops out at 164 km/h. The difference is around 36 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO ET5 Wagon delivers considerably more torque with 700 Nm compared to 92 Nm. That’s about 608 Nm more.

Panda

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 Panda is considerably lighter – 1,055 kg compared to 2,265 kg. The difference is around 1,210 kg.

Looking at boot space, the NIO ET5 Wagon offers substantially more boot space – 450 L compared to 225 L. That’s a difference of about 225 L.

For maximum load capacity, the NIO ET5 Wagon offers noticeably more capacity – up to 1,300 L, about 430 L more than the Fiat Panda.

When it comes to payload, the NIO ET5 Wagon carries noticeably more – 465 kg compared to 365 kg. That’s a difference of about 100 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.

from £40,700
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
Fiat Panda
NIO ET5 Wagon

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Fiat Panda

The Panda is a charming, no-nonsense city companion that mixes cheerful Italian flair with genuinely useful practicality, making tight streets and daily errands feel less of a chore. Its honest simplicity, clever packaging and a dash of cheeky character make it a smart, low-stress buy for people who prefer sensible perks over showroom flash.

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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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Fiat Panda
NIO ET5 Wagon

Costs and Consumption

Price
14,100 £
Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
435 - 560 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
113 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
38 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,055 kg
Curb weight
2,265 - 2,285 kg
Trunk capacity
225 L
Trunk capacity
450 L
Length
3,635 mm
Length
4,790 mm
Width
1,643 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Height
1,551 mm
Height
1,499 mm
Max trunk capacity
870 L
Max trunk capacity
1,300 L
Payload
365 kg
Payload
445 - 465 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
70 HP
Power HP
490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Max Speed
164 km/h
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
92 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
51 kW
Power kW
360 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Fiat
Brand
NIO
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