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VW ID.5 vs NIO EL7 comparison

Compare performance (299 HP vs 653 HP), boot space and price (37,200 £ vs 63,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW ID.5 or NIO EL7?

VW ID.5 vs NIO EL7: Key differences

VW ID.5

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  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • somewhat more electric range
  • somewhat lighter
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NIO EL7

  • clearly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

ID.5

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.

VW ID.5 is considerably cheaper – starting at 37,200 £ , while the NIO EL7 costs 63,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 26,177 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID.5 is significantly more efficient: consuming 15.4 kWh/100km compared to 22.1 kWh/100km for the NIO EL7. That’s a difference of about 6.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID.5 offers somewhat more range – reaching up to 571 km, about 70 km more than the NIO EL7.

EL7

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 EL7 offers clearly more power – delivering 653 HP compared to 299 HP. That’s roughly 354 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO EL7 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the VW ID.5 takes 6.1 s. That’s about 2.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO EL7 delivers visibly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 545 Nm. That’s about 305 Nm more.

ID.5

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, VW ID.5 is somewhat lighter – 2,051 kg compared to 2,421 kg. The difference is around 370 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID.5 carries moderately more – 552 kg compared to 469 kg. That’s a difference of about 83 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO EL7 comes out clearly 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 £63,300
EL7

NIO EL7

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 653 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 22.1 - 22.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 384 - 501 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
37,200 - 49,300 £
Price
63,300 - 81,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 16.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.1 - 22.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
436 - 571 km
Electric Range
384 - 501 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
5
Curb weight
2,051 - 2,204 kg
Curb weight
2,421 - 2,441 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
570 L
Length
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Length
4,912 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Width
1,987 mm
Height
-
Height
1,720 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,545 L
Payload
529 - 552 kg
Payload
449 - 469 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
190 - 299 HP
Power HP
653 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 8.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
310 - 545 Nm
Torque
850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
140 - 220 kW
Power kW
480 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
VW
Brand
NIO
Is the VW ID.5 offered with different drivetrains?

The VW ID.5 is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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