Compare performance (490 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (40,700 £ vs 50,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – NIO ET5 Wagon or Ford Transit Bus?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
NIO ET5 Wagon is markedly cheaper – starting at 40,700 £ , while the Ford Transit Bus costs 50,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,786 £.
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 significantly more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 340 HP more horsepower.
There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO ET5 Wagon delivers clearly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 390 Nm. That’s about 310 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 Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 5.
In terms of curb weight, NIO ET5 Wagon is marginally lighter – 2,265 kg compared to 2,338 kg. The difference is around 73 kg.
Looking at boot space, the NIO ET5 Wagon offers significantly more boot space – 450 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 450 L.
When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Bus carries significantly more – 1,162 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 697 kg.
The NIO ET5 Wagon is far ahead 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 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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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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Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
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Price
50,500 - 52,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption L/100km
9.4 - 9.5 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
435 - 560 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
245 - 248 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
70 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Bus
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Seats
5
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Seats
9
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Doors
5
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
2,265 - 2,285 kg
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Curb weight
2,338 - 2,385 kg
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Trunk capacity
450 L
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Trunk capacity
0 L
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Length
4,790 mm
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Length
5,531 - 5,981 mm
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Width
1,960 mm
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Width
2,059 mm
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Height
1,499 mm
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Height
2,530 - 2,533 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1,300 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
445 - 465 kg
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Payload
1,115 - 1,162 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Diesel
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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
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
490 HP
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Power HP
130 - 150 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
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Max Speed
200 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
700 Nm
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Torque
360 - 390 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
360 kW
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Power kW
96 - 110 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
1,996 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2023
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Model Year
2024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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Brand
NIO
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Brand
Ford
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