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Toyota Prius vs NIO ET5 Wagon comparison

Compare performance (223 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (39,400 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Prius or NIO ET5 Wagon?

Toyota Prius vs NIO ET5 Wagon: Key differences

Toyota Prius

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  • only slightly cheaper
  • noticeably lighter
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NIO ET5 Wagon

  • clearly more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Prius

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 Prius is only slightly cheaper – starting at 39,400 £ , while the NIO ET5 Wagon costs 40,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,294 £.

As for electric range, the NIO ET5 Wagon offers clearly more range – reaching up to 560 km, about 474 km more than the Toyota Prius.

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 clearly more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 223 HP. That’s roughly 267 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 Toyota Prius takes 6.8 s. That’s about 2.8 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the NIO ET5 Wagon is somewhat faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the Toyota Prius tops out at 177 km/h. The difference is around 23 km/h.

Prius

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, Toyota Prius is noticeably lighter – 1,620 kg compared to 2,265 kg. The difference is around 645 kg.

Looking at boot space, the NIO ET5 Wagon offers markedly more boot space – 450 L compared to 284 L. That’s a difference of about 166 L.

When it comes to payload, the NIO ET5 Wagon carries moderately more – 465 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 90 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO ET5 Wagon is clearly superior 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
Toyota Prius
NIO ET5 Wagon

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Toyota Prius

The Prius glides through traffic like a wise commuter's secret weapon, balancing miserly running costs with an unflappable sense of reliability. It's not a thrill seeker, but its roomy cabin, sensible packaging and low-stress driving personality make it a brilliant choice for buyers who value peace of mind over pulse-raising performance.

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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 Prius
NIO ET5 Wagon

Costs and Consumption

Price
39,400 - 45,800 £
Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 0.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
72 - 86 km
Electric Range
435 - 560 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
12 - 17 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,620 - 1,630 kg
Curb weight
2,265 - 2,285 kg
Trunk capacity
284 L
Trunk capacity
450 L
Length
4,599 mm
Length
4,790 mm
Width
1,782 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Height
1,499 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,300 L
Payload
365 - 375 kg
Payload
445 - 465 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
223 HP
Power HP
490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Max Speed
177 km/h
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
-
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
164 kW
Power kW
360 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2023
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Toyota
Brand
NIO
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