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NIO ET5 Wagon vs Ford Transit Bus comparison

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?

NIO ET5 Wagon vs Ford Transit Bus: Key differences

NIO ET5 Wagon

  • markedly cheaper
  • significantly more power
  • marginally lighter
  • significantly more trunk space
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Ford Transit Bus

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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

ET5 Wagon

Costs and Efficiency:

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 £.

Transit Bus

Engine and Performance:

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.

Space and Everyday Use:

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.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

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
NIO ET5 Wagon
Ford Transit Bus

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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 Bus

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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NIO ET5 Wagon
Ford Transit Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
Price
50,500 - 52,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
9.4 - 9.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
435 - 560 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
245 - 248 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
70 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
9
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,265 - 2,285 kg
Curb weight
2,338 - 2,385 kg
Trunk capacity
450 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
4,790 mm
Length
5,531 - 5,981 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Width
2,059 mm
Height
1,499 mm
Height
2,530 - 2,533 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,300 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
445 - 465 kg
Payload
1,115 - 1,162 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
490 HP
Power HP
130 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
700 Nm
Torque
360 - 390 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
360 kW
Power kW
96 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,996 cm3

General

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