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Ford Transit Bus vs NIO ET7 comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 653 HP), boot space and price (50,500 £ vs 59,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Bus or NIO ET7?

Ford Transit Bus vs NIO ET7: Key differences

Ford Transit Bus

  • slightly cheaper
  • marginally lighter
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NIO ET7

  • considerably more power
  • significantly 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.

Ford Transit Bus is slightly cheaper – starting at 50,500 £ , while the NIO ET7 costs 59,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,414 £.

ET7

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the NIO ET7 offers considerably more power – delivering 653 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 503 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO ET7 delivers substantially more torque with 850 Nm compared to 390 Nm. That’s about 460 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, Ford Transit Bus is marginally lighter – 2,338 kg compared to 2,434 kg. The difference is around 96 kg.

Looking at boot space, the NIO ET7 offers significantly more boot space – 363 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 363 L.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Bus carries significantly more – 1,162 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 696 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO ET7 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 £59,900
ET7

NIO ET7

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 653 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19 - 19.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 451 - 584 km
Ford Transit Bus
NIO ET7

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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 ET7

The NIO ET7 arrives like a calm thunderstorm — sleek, silent and unapologetically clever, turning motorway cruising into the sort of effortless glide that makes other cars feel noisy and rehearsed. Inside, it's all luxury sofas and smart gadgets that actually help rather than confuse, so buyers who crave tech and comfort will feel like they've upgraded their life without needing to spellcheck the manual.

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Ford Transit Bus
NIO ET7

Costs and Consumption

Price
50,500 - 52,900 £
Price
59,900 - 68,900 £
Consumption L/100km
9.4 - 9.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19 - 19.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
451 - 584 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
Sedan
Seats
9
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,338 - 2,385 kg
Curb weight
2,434 - 2,454 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
363 L
Length
5,531 - 5,981 mm
Length
5,101 mm
Width
2,059 mm
Width
1,987 mm
Height
2,530 - 2,533 mm
Height
1,509 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
1,115 - 1,162 kg
Payload
446 - 466 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
653 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
360 - 390 Nm
Torque
850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
96 - 110 kW
Power kW
480 kW
Engine capacity
1,996 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Ford
Brand
NIO
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