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VW Crafter vs NIO ET5 Wagon comparison

Compare performance (177 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (47,100 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Crafter or NIO ET5 Wagon?

VW Crafter vs NIO ET5 Wagon: Key differences

VW Crafter

  • barely lighter
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NIO ET5 Wagon

  • a bit cheaper
  • clearly more power
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Crafter

Costs and Efficiency:

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

NIO ET5 Wagon is a bit cheaper – starting at 40,700 £ , while the VW Crafter costs 47,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,410 £.

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 clearly more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 313 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the NIO ET5 Wagon is slightly faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the VW Crafter tops out at 165 km/h. The difference is around 35 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO ET5 Wagon delivers clearly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 410 Nm. That’s about 290 Nm more.

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: NIO ET5 Wagon offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, VW Crafter is barely lighter – 2,072 kg compared to 2,265 kg. The difference is around 193 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the VW Crafter offers substantially more capacity – up to 18,400 L, about 17,100 L more than the NIO ET5 Wagon.

When it comes to payload, the VW Crafter carries significantly more – 2,994 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 2,529 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
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
47,100 - 68,800 £
Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 13.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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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
220 - 342 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
75 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Estate
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,072 - 2,810 kg
Curb weight
2,265 - 2,285 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
450 L
Length
5,986 - 7,391 mm
Length
4,790 mm
Width
2,040 - 2,069 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Height
2,355 - 2,830 mm
Height
1,499 mm
Max trunk capacity
9,300 - 18,400 L
Max trunk capacity
1,300 L
Payload
1,037 - 2,994 kg
Payload
445 - 465 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 177 HP
Power HP
490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Max Speed
90 - 165 km/h
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
360 - 410 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
103 - 130 kW
Power kW
360 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,017 - 2,023
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
VW
Brand
NIO
What drive types are available for the VW Crafter?

The VW Crafter is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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