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Nissan X-Trail vs NIO ET5 Wagon comparison

Compare performance (213 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (34,200 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan X-Trail or NIO ET5 Wagon?

Nissan X-Trail vs NIO ET5 Wagon: Key differences

Nissan X-Trail

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  • a bit cheaper
  • markedly lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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NIO ET5 Wagon

  • significantly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

X-Trail

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Nissan X-Trail is a bit cheaper – starting at 34,200 £ , while the NIO ET5 Wagon costs 40,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,557 £.

ET5 Wagon

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 213 HP. That’s roughly 277 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO ET5 Wagon is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Nissan X-Trail takes 7 s. That’s about 3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO ET5 Wagon delivers clearly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 525 Nm. That’s about 175 Nm more.

X-Trail

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: Nissan X-Trail offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan X-Trail is markedly lighter – 1,668 kg compared to 2,265 kg. The difference is around 597 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Nissan X-Trail offers noticeably more boot space – 585 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 135 L.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan X-Trail carries slightly more – 574 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 109 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
Nissan X-Trail
NIO ET5 Wagon

Costs and Consumption

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Nissan X-Trail

The Nissan X-Trail is a roomy, no-nonsense family SUV that mixes sensible practicality with a quietly modern look, making it an easy choice for busy lives and weekend escapes. It drives with calm confidence, delivers a comfortable ride and sensible tech, and won’t demand drama while doing the everyday heavy lifting.

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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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Nissan X-Trail
NIO ET5 Wagon

Costs and Consumption

Price
34,200 - 50,500 £
Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.7 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
435 - 560 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
131 - 161 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,668 - 1,961 kg
Curb weight
2,265 - 2,285 kg
Trunk capacity
177 - 585 L
Trunk capacity
450 L
Length
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Length
4,790 mm
Width
1,840 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Height
-
Height
1,499 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,300 L
Payload
432 - 574 kg
Payload
445 - 465 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 213 HP
Power HP
490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 - 9.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
300 - 525 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
120 - 157 kW
Power kW
360 kW
Engine capacity
1,497 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Nissan
Brand
NIO
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