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VW ID.5 vs NIO ET5 - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (340 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (36800 £ vs 40700 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW ID.5 or NIO ET5?

VW ID.5

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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NIO ET5

5 (1 Reviews)
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

ID.5

Costs and Efficiency:

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

VW ID.5 has a a bit advantage in terms of price – it starts at 36800 £, while the NIO ET5 costs 40700 £. That’s a price difference of around 3883 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the VW ID.5: with 15.70 kWh per 100 km, it’s to a small extent more efficient than the NIO ET5 with 18.60 kWh. That’s a difference of about 2.90 kWh.

As for range, the NIO ET5 performs hardly perceptible better – achieving up to 590 km, about 31 km more than the VW ID.5.

ET5

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 has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 490 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 150 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO ET5 is clearly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the VW ID.5 takes 5.40 s. That’s about 1.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the NIO ET5 performs minimal better – reaching 200 km/h, while the VW ID.5 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: NIO ET5 pulls hardly perceptible stronger with 700 Nm compared to 679 Nm. That’s about 21 Nm difference.

ID.5

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 curb weight, VW ID.5 is slightly lighter – 1963 kg compared to 2215 kg. The difference is around 252 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW ID.5 offers distinct more room – 549 L compared to 386 L. That’s a difference of about 163 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW ID.5 performs clearly perceptible better – up to 1561 L, which is about 426 L more than the NIO ET5.

When it comes to payload, VW ID.5 slightly takes the win – 549 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 74 kg.

Who wins the race?

The NIO ET5 proves to be edges out slightly and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
NIO ET5 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £40,700
ET5

NIO ET5

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 490 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.6 - 18.9 kWh
  • Electric Range : 456 - 590 km
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VW ID.5
NIO ET5

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VW ID.5

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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VW ID.5 dresses electric power in a sleek, coupe-like profile that turns sensible motoring into something a touch more stylish and smug. Inside it’s spacious and user-friendly, with calm, confidence-inspiring driving that suits buyers who want EV simplicity without the sci‑fi theatrics.

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NIO ET5

5 (1 Reviews)
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NIO ET5 arrives with sleek, minimalist lines and a cabin that feels more like a calm lounge than a dashboard, delivering a composed drive that keeps motorway monotony at bay. Tech is smart rather than showy, and the brand’s novel ownership options make it an appealing choice for buyers who want electric convenience without the usual headaches — plus it brings enough personality to make charging stops less boring.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
36800 - 48400 £
Price
40700 - 58700 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.7 - 16.6 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
18.6 - 18.9 kWh
Electric Range
363 - 559 km
Electric Range
456 - 590 km
Battery Capacity
52 - 79 kWh
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1963 - 2233 kg
Curb weight
2215 - 2235 kg
Trunk capacity
549 L
Trunk capacity
386 L
Length
4582 - 4599 mm
Length
4790 mm
Width
1852 mm
Width
1960 mm
Height
1601 - 1618 mm
Height
1499 mm
Max trunk capacity
1561 L
Max trunk capacity
1135 L
Payload
517 - 549 kg
Payload
455 - 475 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
170 - 340 HP
Power HP
490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Max Speed
160 - 180 km/h
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Power kW
360 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
VW
Brand
NIO

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What drive types are available for the VW ID.5?

The VW ID.5 is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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