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Toyota Corolla Cross vs NIO ET5 Wagon comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (31,700 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Corolla Cross or NIO ET5 Wagon?

Toyota Corolla Cross vs NIO ET5 Wagon: Key differences

Toyota Corolla Cross

4.3 (8 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly lighter
  • marginally more trunk space
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NIO ET5 Wagon

  • significantly more power
  • significantly 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

Corolla Cross

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Toyota Corolla Cross is clearly cheaper – starting at 31,700 £ , while the NIO ET5 Wagon costs 40,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,009 £.

ET5 Wagon

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 180 HP. That’s roughly 310 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO ET5 Wagon is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Toyota Corolla Cross takes 7.6 s. That’s about 3.6 s quicker.

Corolla Cross

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Corolla Cross is significantly lighter – 1,380 kg compared to 2,265 kg. The difference is around 885 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Toyota Corolla Cross offers marginally more boot space – 473 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 23 L.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Corolla Cross carries somewhat more – 560 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 95 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO ET5 Wagon is decisively ahead 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
Toyota Corolla Cross
NIO ET5 Wagon

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Toyota Corolla Cross

The Toyota Corolla Cross is a compact crossover that blends the practicality and reliability Toyota is known for with a comfortable, easygoing driving experience. It offers a roomy interior and sensible features that make it a strong choice for daily commuting and family outings.

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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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Toyota Corolla Cross
NIO ET5 Wagon

Costs and Consumption

Price
31,700 - 41,900 £
Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
435 - 560 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
112 - 120 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,380 - 1,500 kg
Curb weight
2,265 - 2,285 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 473 L
Trunk capacity
450 L
Length
-
Length
4,790 mm
Width
1,825 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Height
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Height
1,499 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,300 L
Payload
515 - 560 kg
Payload
445 - 465 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 180 HP
Power HP
490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
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Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
103 - 132 kW
Power kW
360 kW
Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Toyota
Brand
NIO
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