Compare performance (286 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (49,700 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Custom Transporter or NIO ET5 Wagon?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
NIO ET5 Wagon is markedly cheaper – starting at 40,700 £ , while the Ford Transit Custom Transporter costs 49,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,960 £.
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 substantially more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 286 HP. That’s roughly 204 HP more horsepower.
There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO ET5 Wagon delivers barely more torque with 700 Nm compared to 630 Nm. That’s about 70 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 Custom Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 5.
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.
The Transit Custom is a clever, no-nonsense workhorse that blends roomy practicality with surprisingly car-like driving manners, so your workday feels less like a chore and more like efficient transport. With a sensible interior, smart storage and tidy handling, it’s the kind of van that makes owners smile while they get on with the job — reliable, unfussy and built to keep moving.
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
49,700 - 77,400 £
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Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
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Consumption 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
0 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Cargo Van
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
3 - 6
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
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Curb weight
2,265 - 2,285 kg
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Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
450 L
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Length
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Length
4,790 mm
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Width
2,032 mm
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Width
1,960 mm
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Height
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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
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Payload
445 - 465 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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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
Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
136 - 286 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
415 - 630 Nm
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Torque
700 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
100 - 210 kW
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Power kW
360 kW
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Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2023
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Ford
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Brand
NIO
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