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NIO ET5 Wagon vs Mazda MX-30 comparison

Compare performance (490 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (40,700 £ vs 30,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – NIO ET5 Wagon or Mazda MX-30?

NIO ET5 Wagon vs Mazda MX-30: Key differences

NIO ET5 Wagon

  • significantly more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space
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Mazda MX-30

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  • markedly cheaper
  • barely more efficient
  • noticeably lighter
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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.

Mazda MX-30 is markedly cheaper – starting at 30,800 £ , while the NIO ET5 Wagon costs 40,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,866 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mazda MX-30 is barely more efficient: consuming 18.3 kWh/100km compared to 19.3 kWh/100km for the NIO ET5 Wagon. That’s a difference of about 1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the NIO ET5 Wagon offers clearly more range – reaching up to 560 km, about 475 km more than the Mazda MX-30.

MX-30

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the NIO ET5 Wagon offers significantly more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 320 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO ET5 Wagon is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Mazda MX-30 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 5.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the NIO ET5 Wagon is visibly faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the Mazda MX-30 tops out at 140 km/h. The difference is around 60 km/h.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-30 is noticeably lighter – 1,849 kg compared to 2,265 kg. The difference is around 416 kg.

Looking at boot space, the NIO ET5 Wagon offers visibly more boot space – 450 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 100 L.

For maximum load capacity, the NIO ET5 Wagon offers somewhat more capacity – up to 1,300 L, about 145 L more than the Mazda MX-30.

When it comes to payload, the NIO ET5 Wagon carries slightly more – 465 kg compared to 402 kg. That’s a difference of about 63 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
NIO ET5 Wagon
Mazda MX-30

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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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Mazda MX-30

The Mazda MX-30 trades conventional EV practicality for a boutique vibe, wrapping easy urban agility and a stylish, artisan interior into a compact package that stands out in the crossover crowd. It’s ideal for city-minded buyers who value design and driving feel over long-distance trips, and its quirky details prove Mazda can be playful without losing its driver-focused soul.

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NIO ET5 Wagon
Mazda MX-30

Costs and Consumption

Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
Price
30,800 - 37,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
435 - 560 km
Electric Range
85 km
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
22 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,265 - 2,285 kg
Curb weight
1,849 kg
Trunk capacity
450 L
Trunk capacity
332 - 350 L
Length
4,790 mm
Length
4,395 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
1,499 mm
Height
1,555 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,300 L
Max trunk capacity
1,137 - 1,155 L
Payload
445 - 465 kg
Payload
402 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
490 HP
Power HP
170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
140 km/h
Torque
700 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
360 kW
Power kW
125 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
830 cm3

General

Model Year
2023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
NIO
Brand
Mazda
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