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?
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 £.
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.
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.
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.
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.
detailsThe 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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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
50,500 - 52,900 £
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Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
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Consumption L/100km
9.4 - 9.5 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
435 - 560 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
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co2
245 - 248 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
70 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Bus
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
9
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Seats
5
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Doors
4
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
2,338 - 2,385 kg
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Curb weight
2,265 - 2,285 kg
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Trunk capacity
0 L
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Trunk capacity
450 L
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Length
5,531 - 5,981 mm
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Length
4,790 mm
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Width
2,059 mm
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Width
1,960 mm
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Height
2,530 - 2,533 mm
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Height
1,499 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,300 L
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Payload
1,115 - 1,162 kg
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Payload
445 - 465 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
130 - 150 HP
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Power HP
490 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
200 km/h
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Torque
360 - 390 Nm
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Torque
700 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
96 - 110 kW
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Power kW
360 kW
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Engine capacity
1,996 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2024
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Model Year
2023
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Ford
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Brand
NIO
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