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NIO ET5 Wagon vs Genesis GV80 comparison

Compare performance (490 HP vs 304 HP), boot space and price (40,700 £ vs 59,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – NIO ET5 Wagon or Genesis GV80?

NIO ET5 Wagon vs Genesis GV80: Key differences

NIO ET5 Wagon

  • substantially cheaper
  • markedly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Genesis GV80

  • very slightly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

ET5 Wagon

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

NIO ET5 Wagon is substantially cheaper – starting at 40,700 £ , while the Genesis GV80 costs 59,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,668 £.

GV80

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 markedly more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 304 HP. That’s roughly 186 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO ET5 Wagon is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Genesis GV80 takes 6.9 s. That’s about 2.9 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Genesis GV80 is moderately faster – reaching 237 km/h, while the NIO ET5 Wagon tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 37 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO ET5 Wagon delivers slightly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 588 Nm. That’s about 112 Nm more.

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: Genesis GV80 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Genesis GV80 is very slightly lighter – 2,155 kg compared to 2,265 kg. The difference is around 110 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Genesis GV80 offers clearly more boot space – 735 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 285 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Genesis GV80 offers visibly more capacity – up to 2,152 L, about 852 L more than the NIO ET5 Wagon.

When it comes to payload, the Genesis GV80 carries visibly more – 690 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 225 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
Genesis GV80

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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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Genesis GV80

The Genesis GV80 feels like a boutique hotel on wheels, with striking looks and an interior that wraps you in plush materials and thoughtful details. It pairs a serenely composed ride with clever tech, making it the kind of luxury SUV that lets you enjoy the good life without shouting about the badge.

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NIO ET5 Wagon
Genesis GV80

Costs and Consumption

Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
Price
59,400 - 75,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
8.8 - 10.8 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
231 - 241 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,265 - 2,285 kg
Curb weight
2,155 - 2,325 kg
Trunk capacity
450 L
Trunk capacity
727 - 735 L
Length
4,790 mm
Length
4,945 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Width
1,975 mm
Height
1,499 mm
Height
1,715 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,300 L
Max trunk capacity
2,144 - 2,152 L
Payload
445 - 465 kg
Payload
660 - 690 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
490 HP
Power HP
272 - 304 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.9 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
230 - 237 km/h
Torque
700 Nm
Torque
422 - 588 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
360 kW
Power kW
200 - 224 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
2,497 - 2,996 cm3

General

Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
NIO
Brand
Genesis
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