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NIO ET5 Wagon vs Nissan Townstar Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (490 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (40,700 £ vs 29,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – NIO ET5 Wagon or Nissan Townstar Compact Van?

NIO ET5 Wagon vs Nissan Townstar Compact Van: Key differences

NIO ET5 Wagon

  • substantially more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • considerably more electric range
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Nissan Townstar Compact Van

  • markedly cheaper
  • clearly 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.

Nissan Townstar Compact Van is markedly cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the NIO ET5 Wagon costs 40,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,257 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the NIO ET5 Wagon is very slightly more efficient: consuming 19.3 kWh/100km compared to 20.9 kWh/100km for the Nissan Townstar Compact Van. That’s a difference of about 1.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the NIO ET5 Wagon offers considerably more range – reaching up to 560 km, about 297 km more than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van.

Townstar Compact Van

Engine and Performance:

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 Wagon offers substantially more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 360 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO ET5 Wagon delivers clearly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 455 Nm more.

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, Nissan Townstar Compact Van is clearly lighter – 1,399 kg compared to 2,265 kg. The difference is around 866 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van carries visibly more – 775 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 310 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO ET5 Wagon holds a decisive overall lead 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
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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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The Nissan Townstar is a smart, no-nonsense compact van that makes city running and tight deliveries feel almost effortless thanks to tidy packaging and clever storage. It keeps things sensible on the wallet and the road, offering a comfortable driving position and useful tech without flashy frills — the kind of workhorse you'll actually enjoy parking at the kerb.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
Price
29,500 - 37,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
20.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
435 - 560 km
Electric Range
263 km
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 155 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,265 - 2,285 kg
Curb weight
1,399 - 1,908 kg
Trunk capacity
450 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,790 mm
Length
-
Width
1,960 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
1,499 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,300 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
445 - 465 kg
Payload
571 - 775 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
490 HP
Power HP
122 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
700 Nm
Torque
240 - 245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
360 kW
Power kW
90 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,332 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
Brand
NIO
Brand
Nissan
What drive types are available for the NIO ET5 Wagon?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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