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Fiat Topolino vs NIO ET5 comparison

Compare performance (8 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (8,500 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat Topolino or NIO ET5?

Fiat Topolino vs NIO ET5: Key differences

Fiat Topolino

4.3 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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NIO ET5

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • considerably more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Topolino

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Fiat Topolino is significantly cheaper – starting at 8,500 £ , while the NIO ET5 costs 40,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 32,237 £.

As for electric range, the NIO ET5 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 590 km, about 515 km more than the Fiat Topolino.

ET5

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 offers considerably more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 8 HP. That’s roughly 482 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO ET5 delivers significantly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 44 Nm. That’s about 656 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: NIO ET5 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat Topolino is considerably lighter – 562 kg compared to 2,215 kg. The difference is around 1,653 kg.

Looking at boot space, the NIO ET5 offers considerably more boot space – 386 L compared to 63 L. That’s a difference of about 323 L.

When it comes to payload, the NIO ET5 carries clearly more – 475 kg compared to 138 kg. That’s a difference of about 337 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Fiat Topolino holds a decisive overall lead 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 £8,500
Topolino

Fiat Topolino

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 8 HP
  • Electric Range 75 km
Fiat Topolino
NIO ET5

Costs and Consumption

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Fiat Topolino

The Fiat Topolino is a pint-sized charmer that turns every commute into a smile-inducing event, marrying vintage Italian flair with a delightfully simple driving experience. For city buyers who prize personality over pace, it offers quirky practicality, effortless parking and an irresistible retro look that feels like a Vespa with four wheels.

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NIO ET5

NIO ET5 arrives with sleek, minimalist lines and a cabin that feels more like a calm lounge than a dashboard, delivering a composed drive that keeps motorway monotony at bay. Tech is smart rather than showy, and the brand’s novel ownership options make it an appealing choice for buyers who want electric convenience without the usual headaches — plus it brings enough personality to make charging stops less boring.

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Fiat Topolino
NIO ET5

Costs and Consumption

Price
8,500 - 8,600 £
Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.6 - 18.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
75 km
Electric Range
456 - 590 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
562 kg
Curb weight
2,215 - 2,235 kg
Trunk capacity
63 L
Trunk capacity
386 L
Length
-
Length
4,790 mm
Width
1,400 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Height
-
Height
1,499 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,135 L
Payload
138 kg
Payload
455 - 475 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
8 HP
Power HP
490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
44 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
6 kW
Power kW
360 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Fiat
Brand
NIO
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