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Ford Transit Transporter vs NIO ET5 Wagon comparison

Compare performance (269 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (67,300 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Transporter or NIO ET5 Wagon?

Ford Transit Transporter vs NIO ET5 Wagon: Key differences

Ford Transit Transporter

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NIO ET5 Wagon

  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably more power
  • markedly more electric range
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Transit Transporter

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

NIO ET5 Wagon is considerably cheaper – starting at 40,700 £ , while the Ford Transit Transporter costs 67,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 26,595 £.

As for electric range, the NIO ET5 Wagon offers markedly more range – reaching up to 560 km, about 158 km more than the Ford Transit Transporter.

ET5 Wagon

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 ET5 Wagon offers considerably more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 269 HP. That’s roughly 221 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO ET5 Wagon delivers clearly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 430 Nm. That’s about 270 Nm more.

Transit Transporter

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Ford Transit Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO ET5 Wagon 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 £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 Transporter
NIO ET5 Wagon

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Ford Transit Transporter

The Ford Transit is the no-nonsense workhorse that turns heavy-duty hauling into a surprisingly civilized experience, with a cabin that favors practicality over pretense. It’s the go-to for tradespeople and fleet managers who want reliability, adaptability and low running headaches — not showy gimmicks.

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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 Transporter
NIO ET5 Wagon

Costs and Consumption

Price
67,300 - 73,000 £
Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
341 - 402 km
Electric Range
435 - 560 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Estate
Seats
3 - 6
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
5
Curb weight
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Curb weight
2,265 - 2,285 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
450 L
Length
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Length
4,790 mm
Width
2,059 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Height
-
Height
1,499 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,300 L
Payload
-
Payload
445 - 465 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 - 269 HP
Power HP
490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
430 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
135 - 198 kW
Power kW
360 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General

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