Compare performance (17 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (15,400 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Micro Microlino or NIO ET5?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Micro Microlino is clearly cheaper – starting at 15,400 £ , while the NIO ET5 costs 40,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,294 £.
As for electric range, the NIO ET5 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 590 km, about 362 km more than the Micro Microlino.
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 offers considerably more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 17 HP. That’s roughly 473 HP more horsepower.
There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO ET5 delivers substantially more torque with 700 Nm compared to 89 Nm. That’s about 611 Nm more.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Seats: NIO ET5 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.
In terms of curb weight, Micro Microlino is considerably lighter – 596 kg compared to 2,215 kg. The difference is around 1,619 kg.
Looking at boot space, the NIO ET5 offers clearly more boot space – 386 L compared to 230 L. That’s a difference of about 156 L.
When it comes to payload, the NIO ET5 carries substantially more – 475 kg compared to 154 kg. That’s a difference of about 321 kg.
The NIO ET5 is decisively ahead 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 Micro Microlino is a delightful retro-styled city runabout that feels like a modern reinterpretation of a classic bubble car, perfect for threading through tight streets and turning heads at every junction. It’s unabashedly charming and ideal for urban life, but buyers should embrace the playful simplicity over family-hauler practicality.
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NIO ET5 arrives with sleek, minimalist lines and a cabin that feels more like a calm lounge than a dashboard, delivering a composed drive that keeps motorway monotony at bay. Tech is smart rather than showy, and the brand’s novel ownership options make it an appealing choice for buyers who want electric convenience without the usual headaches — plus it brings enough personality to make charging stops less boring.
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Price
15,400 - 22,300 £
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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
18.6 - 18.9 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
93 - 228 km
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Electric Range
456 - 590 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
Hatchback, Convertible
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
2
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
596 - 630 kg
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Curb weight
2,215 - 2,235 kg
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Trunk capacity
230 L
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Trunk capacity
386 L
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Length
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Length
4,790 mm
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Width
1,473 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
1,135 L
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Payload
120 - 154 kg
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Payload
455 - 475 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
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
8 - 17 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
89 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
6 - 12 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
2,024 - 2,025
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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
Micro
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Brand
NIO
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