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Honda Civic vs NIO ET5 Wagon comparison

Compare performance (184 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (32,500 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Honda Civic or NIO ET5 Wagon?

Honda Civic vs NIO ET5 Wagon: Key differences

Honda Civic

4.5 (4 Reviews)
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  • markedly cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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NIO ET5 Wagon

  • considerably more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Civic

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.

Honda Civic is markedly cheaper – starting at 32,500 £ , while the NIO ET5 Wagon costs 40,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,229 £.

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 considerably more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 184 HP. That’s roughly 306 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO ET5 Wagon is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Honda Civic takes 7.8 s. That’s about 3.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO ET5 Wagon delivers considerably more torque with 700 Nm compared to 315 Nm. That’s about 385 Nm more.

Civic

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Honda Civic is significantly lighter – 1,517 kg compared to 2,265 kg. The difference is around 748 kg.

When it comes to payload, the NIO ET5 Wagon carries slightly more – 465 kg compared to 397 kg. That’s a difference of about 68 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
Honda Civic
NIO ET5 Wagon

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Honda Civic

The Honda Civic mixes practical daily usability with a surprisingly engaging driving character, wrapping clever interior design and dependable engineering in a tidy, modern package. It’s a smart buy for drivers who want sensible reliability, a bit of fun behind the wheel, and a shape that never looks like it’s trying too hard.

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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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Honda Civic
NIO ET5 Wagon

Costs and Consumption

Price
32,500 - 35,500 £
Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
435 - 560 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
108 - 114 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,517 - 1,533 kg
Curb weight
2,265 - 2,285 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
450 L
Length
-
Length
4,790 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Height
-
Height
1,499 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,300 L
Payload
348 - 397 kg
Payload
445 - 465 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 HP
Power HP
490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
315 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
135 kW
Power kW
360 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Honda
Brand
NIO
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