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VW Golf Variant vs NIO ET7 - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (333 HP vs 653 HP), boot space and price (26100 £ vs 59900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Golf Variant or NIO ET7?

VW Golf Variant

NIO ET7

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

Golf Variant

Costs and Efficiency:

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

VW Golf Variant has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 26100 £ , while the NIO ET7 costs 59900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 33776 £.

ET7

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 ET7 has a clearly edge – offering 653 HP compared to 333 HP. That’s roughly 320 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO ET7 is evident quicker – completing the sprint in 3.80 s, while the VW Golf Variant takes 4.80 s. That’s about 1 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Golf Variant performs a bit better – reaching 250 km/h, while the NIO ET7 tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 50 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: NIO ET7 pulls decisively stronger with 850 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 430 Nm difference.

Golf Variant

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 curb weight, VW Golf Variant is convincingly lighter – 1366 kg compared to 2434 kg. The difference is around 1068 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Golf Variant offers clearly more room – 611 L compared to 363 L. That’s a difference of about 248 L.

When it comes to payload, VW Golf Variant a bit takes the win – 547 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 81 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Golf Variant is barely 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.

VW Golf Variant
NIO ET7

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from about £26,100
Golf Variant

VW Golf Variant

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 333 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.3 - 8.2 L

VW Golf Variant

The Golf Estate packs Volkswagen's familiar poise into a practical, grown-up estate that quietly makes everyday life easier without shouting for attention. It's clever, comfortable and roomy enough for weekend kit or family chaos, offering smart packaging and refined manners that make it a sensible and surprisingly stylish choice for buyers who need space but don't want a van.

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NIO ET7

The NIO ET7 arrives like a calm thunderstorm — sleek, silent and unapologetically clever, turning motorway cruising into the sort of effortless glide that makes other cars feel noisy and rehearsed. Inside, it's all luxury sofas and smart gadgets that actually help rather than confuse, so buyers who crave tech and comfort will feel like they've upgraded their life without needing to spellcheck the manual.

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VW Golf Variant
NIO ET7

Costs and Consumption

Price
26100 - 48700 £
Price
59900 - 68900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 8.2 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19 - 19.3 kWh
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
451 - 584 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
114 - 185 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 55 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1366 - 1621 kg
Curb weight
2434 - 2454 kg
Trunk capacity
611 L
Trunk capacity
363 L
Length
4631 - 4651 mm
Length
5101 mm
Width
1789 mm
Width
1987 mm
Height
1462 - 1487 mm
Height
1509 mm
Max trunk capacity
1624 - 1642 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
489 - 547 kg
Payload
446 - 466 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 333 HP
Power HP
653 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 10.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.80 s
Max Speed
202 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Torque
850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
85 - 245 kW
Power kW
480 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, G, F, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
VW
Brand
NIO
Is the VW Golf Variant offered with different drivetrains?

The VW Golf Variant is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.