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Toyota Proace City vs NIO ET5 Wagon comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (20,800 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Proace City or NIO ET5 Wagon?

Toyota Proace City vs NIO ET5 Wagon: Key differences

Toyota Proace City

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  • considerably cheaper
  • marginally more efficient
  • clearly lighter
  • significantly more trunk space
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NIO ET5 Wagon

  • significantly more power
  • markedly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Proace City

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Toyota Proace City is considerably cheaper – starting at 20,800 £ , while the NIO ET5 Wagon costs 40,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,916 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Toyota Proace City is marginally more efficient: consuming 18.1 kWh/100km compared to 19.3 kWh/100km for the NIO ET5 Wagon. That’s a difference of about 1.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the NIO ET5 Wagon offers markedly more range – reaching up to 560 km, about 217 km more than the Toyota Proace City.

ET5 Wagon

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 significantly more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 354 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 Proace City takes 11.5 s. That’s about 7.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO ET5 Wagon delivers clearly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 400 Nm more.

Proace City

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: Toyota Proace City offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Proace City is clearly lighter – 1,366 kg compared to 2,265 kg. The difference is around 899 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Toyota Proace City offers significantly more boot space – 912 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 462 L.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace City carries substantially more – 829 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 364 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.

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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 Proace City
NIO ET5 Wagon

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Toyota Proace City

The Toyota Proace City is a clever compact workhorse that blends van practicality with passenger comfort, turning daily deliveries or weekend DIY runs into a surprisingly civilised affair. It won't set your pulse racing, but its easy driving manners, flexible interior and low-hassle ownership make it a smart pick for buyers who value usefulness over flash.

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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 Proace City
NIO ET5 Wagon

Costs and Consumption

Price
20,800 - 44,100 £
Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
343 km
Electric Range
435 - 560 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
0 - 146 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,664 kg
Curb weight
2,265 - 2,285 kg
Trunk capacity
322 - 912 L
Trunk capacity
450 L
Length
-
Length
4,790 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Height
-
Height
1,499 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,300 L
Payload
525 - 829 kg
Payload
445 - 465 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Power HP
490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.5 - 13.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Power kW
360 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Toyota
Brand
NIO
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