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Ford Focus vs NIO ET5 Wagon comparison

Compare performance (280 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (27,500 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Focus or NIO ET5 Wagon?

Ford Focus vs NIO ET5 Wagon: Key differences

Ford Focus

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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NIO ET5 Wagon

  • significantly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly 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

Focus

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Ford Focus is significantly cheaper – starting at 27,500 £ , while the NIO ET5 Wagon costs 40,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,200 £.

Focus

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 significantly more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 280 HP. That’s roughly 210 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO ET5 Wagon is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Ford Focus takes 5.7 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Ford Focus is a bit faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the NIO ET5 Wagon tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 50 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO ET5 Wagon delivers clearly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 280 Nm more.

Focus

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Ford Focus is substantially lighter – 1,330 kg compared to 2,265 kg. The difference is around 935 kg.

Looking at boot space, the NIO ET5 Wagon offers slightly more boot space – 450 L compared to 392 L. That’s a difference of about 58 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Ford Focus offers only slightly more capacity – up to 1,354 L, about 54 L more than the NIO ET5 Wagon.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Focus carries moderately more – 560 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 95 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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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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Ford Focus

The Ford Focus remains a clever all‑rounder that balances sharp handling with everyday comfort, making it a strong choice whether your commute is city streets or country lanes. Its practical cabin and sensible running costs mean you’ll spend more time enjoying the drive and less time worrying about ownership, with a playful streak underfoot that keeps things interesting.

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Reviews Ford Focus

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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Henk
28 Dec 2025, 23:33:18

Good handling and more than enough pulling power from the 1.5‑litre EcoBoost.

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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
27,500 - 42,700 £
Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
435 - 560 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
117 - 183 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,330 - 1,529 kg
Curb weight
2,265 - 2,285 kg
Trunk capacity
392 L
Trunk capacity
450 L
Length
4,382 - 4,397 mm
Length
4,790 mm
Width
1,825 - 1,844 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Height
1,438 - 1,482 mm
Height
1,499 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,354 L
Max trunk capacity
1,300 L
Payload
495 - 560 kg
Payload
445 - 465 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 280 HP
Power HP
490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.7 - 11.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Max Speed
186 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
170 - 420 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
85 - 206 kW
Power kW
360 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 2,261 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Ford
Brand
NIO
Is the Ford Focus offered with different drivetrains?

The Ford Focus is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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