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VW ID.7 Touring vs NIO ET5 comparison

Compare performance (340 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 ID.7 Touring or NIO ET5?

VW ID.7 Touring vs NIO ET5: Key differences

VW ID.7 Touring

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  • visibly more efficient
  • a bit more electric range
  • very slightly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space

NIO ET5

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  • a bit cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h

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

ID.7 Touring

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.

NIO ET5 is a bit cheaper – starting at 40,700 £ , while the VW ID.7 Touring costs 47,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,347 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID.7 Touring is visibly more efficient: consuming 14 kWh/100km compared to 18.6 kWh/100km for the NIO ET5. That’s a difference of about 4.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID.7 Touring offers a bit more range – reaching up to 689 km, about 99 km more than the NIO ET5.

ET5

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 ET5 offers noticeably more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 150 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO ET5 is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the VW ID.7 Touring takes 5.5 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the NIO ET5 is only slightly faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the VW ID.7 Touring tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO ET5 delivers only slightly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 679 Nm. That’s about 21 Nm more.

ID.7 Touring

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW ID.7 Touring is very slightly lighter – 2,191 kg compared to 2,215 kg. The difference is around 24 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID.7 Touring offers clearly more boot space – 605 L compared to 386 L. That’s a difference of about 219 L.

For maximum load capacity, the VW ID.7 Touring offers noticeably more capacity – up to 1,714 L, about 579 L more than the NIO ET5.

When it comes to payload, the NIO ET5 carries barely more – 475 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO ET5 holds a slight edge 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

NIO ET5

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 490 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.6 - 18.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 456 - 590 km
VW ID.7 Touring
NIO ET5

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Dimensions and Body

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VW ID.7 Touring

The VW ID.7 Touring blends sleek, aerodynamic fastback looks with estate practicality, delivering an electric family car that looks grown-up and feels refined. Inside it's calm and spacious with clever storage and modern tech, swallowing suitcases and weekend plans with ease — a sensible, slightly flashy choice for buyers who want electric comfort without giving up practicality.

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NIO ET5

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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VW ID.7 Touring
NIO ET5

Costs and Consumption

Price
47,100 - 54,900 £
Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.6 - 18.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
584 - 689 km
Electric Range
456 - 590 km
Battery Capacity
77 - 86 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
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,191 - 2,336 kg
Curb weight
2,215 - 2,235 kg
Trunk capacity
605 L
Trunk capacity
386 L
Length
4,961 mm
Length
4,790 mm
Width
1,862 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Height
1,549 - 1,551 mm
Height
1,499 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,714 L
Max trunk capacity
1,135 L
Payload
459 - 465 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
286 - 340 HP
Power HP
490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 6.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
545 - 679 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
210 - 250 kW
Power kW
360 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
VW
Brand
NIO
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