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VW ID.7 Touring vs NIO ET5 Wagon 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 Wagon?

VW ID.7 Touring vs NIO ET5 Wagon: Key differences

VW ID.7 Touring

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  • noticeably more efficient
  • somewhat more electric range
  • barely lighter
  • markedly more trunk space

NIO ET5 Wagon

  • moderately cheaper
  • markedly more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

ID.7 Touring

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 moderately 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 noticeably more efficient: consuming 14 kWh/100km compared to 19.3 kWh/100km for the NIO ET5 Wagon. That’s a difference of about 5.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID.7 Touring offers somewhat more range – reaching up to 689 km, about 129 km more than the NIO ET5 Wagon.

ID.7 Touring

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 Wagon offers markedly 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 Wagon is visibly 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 Wagon 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 Wagon delivers very slightly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 679 Nm. That’s about 21 Nm more.

ID.7 Touring

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 terms of curb weight, VW ID.7 Touring is barely lighter – 2,191 kg compared to 2,265 kg. The difference is around 74 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID.7 Touring offers markedly more boot space – 605 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 155 L.

For maximum load capacity, the VW ID.7 Touring offers noticeably more capacity – up to 1,714 L, about 414 L more than the NIO ET5 Wagon.

Maximum payload is identical – both can carry up to 465 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO ET5 Wagon is slightly 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.

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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
VW ID.7 Touring
NIO ET5 Wagon

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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 Wagon

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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VW ID.7 Touring
NIO ET5 Wagon

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
19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
584 - 689 km
Electric Range
435 - 560 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
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,191 - 2,336 kg
Curb weight
2,265 - 2,285 kg
Trunk capacity
605 L
Trunk capacity
450 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
1,300 L
Payload
459 - 465 kg
Payload
445 - 465 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
-
Number of Cylinders
-
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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