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Ford Transit Bus vs NIO ET5 Wagon comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (50,500 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Bus or NIO ET5 Wagon?

Ford Transit Bus vs NIO ET5 Wagon: Key differences

Ford Transit Bus

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NIO ET5 Wagon

  • noticeably cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • only slightly lighter
  • substantially more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Transit Bus

Costs and Efficiency:

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

NIO ET5 Wagon is noticeably cheaper – starting at 40,700 £ , while the Ford Transit Bus costs 50,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,786 £.

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 clearly more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 340 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO ET5 Wagon delivers considerably more torque with 700 Nm compared to 390 Nm. That’s about 310 Nm more.

Transit Bus

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: Ford Transit Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, NIO ET5 Wagon is only slightly lighter – 2,265 kg compared to 2,338 kg. The difference is around 73 kg.

Looking at boot space, the NIO ET5 Wagon offers substantially more boot space – 450 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 450 L.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Bus carries considerably more – 1,162 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 697 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO ET5 Wagon stands well ahead of its rival 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
Ford Transit Bus
NIO ET5 Wagon

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Ford Transit Bus

The Ford Transit is the reliable people-mover operators turn to when they need space, stamina and sensible running costs without fuss. It doesn't try to be glamorous, but its practical interior, flexible layouts and honest character make it a smart, stress-free choice for shuttle services and group transport.

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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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Ford Transit Bus
NIO ET5 Wagon

Costs and Consumption

Price
50,500 - 52,900 £
Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
Consumption L/100km
9.4 - 9.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
435 - 560 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
245 - 248 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Estate
Seats
9
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,338 - 2,385 kg
Curb weight
2,265 - 2,285 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
450 L
Length
5,531 - 5,981 mm
Length
4,790 mm
Width
2,059 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Height
2,530 - 2,533 mm
Height
1,499 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,300 L
Payload
1,115 - 1,162 kg
Payload
445 - 465 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 150 HP
Power HP
490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
360 - 390 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
96 - 110 kW
Power kW
360 kW
Engine capacity
1,996 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Ford
Brand
NIO
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