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VW ID. Buzz Cargo vs NIO ET5 Wagon comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (43,600 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW ID. Buzz Cargo or NIO ET5 Wagon?

VW ID. Buzz Cargo vs NIO ET5 Wagon: Key differences

VW ID. Buzz Cargo

  • only slightly more efficient
  • barely lighter
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NIO ET5 Wagon

  • barely cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • a bit more electric range
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

ID. Buzz Cargo

Costs and Efficiency:

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

NIO ET5 Wagon is barely cheaper – starting at 40,700 £ , while the VW ID. Buzz Cargo costs 43,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,850 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo is only slightly more efficient: consuming 19.2 kWh/100km compared to 19.3 kWh/100km for the NIO ET5 Wagon. That’s a difference of about 0.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the NIO ET5 Wagon offers a bit more range – reaching up to 560 km, about 105 km more than the VW ID. Buzz Cargo.

ET5 Wagon

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

Looking at top speed, the NIO ET5 Wagon is slightly faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the VW ID. Buzz Cargo tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.

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

ID. Buzz Cargo

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.

Seats: NIO ET5 Wagon offers more seats – 5 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, VW ID. Buzz Cargo is barely lighter – 2,264 kg compared to 2,265 kg. The difference is around 1 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo offers clearly more capacity – up to 3,900 L, about 2,600 L more than the NIO ET5 Wagon.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo carries markedly more – 753 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 288 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO ET5 Wagon 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 £40,700
ET5 Wagon

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
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NIO ET5 Wagon

Costs and Consumption
Price
43,600 - 51,400 £
Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.2 - 20.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
330 - 455 km
Electric Range
435 - 560 km
Battery Capacity
59 - 79 kWh
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
Cargo Van
Body Type
Estate
Seats
3
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,264 - 2,510 kg
Curb weight
2,265 - 2,285 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
450 L
Length
4,712 mm
Length
4,790 mm
Width
1,985 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Height
1,932 mm
Height
1,499 mm
Max trunk capacity
3,900 L
Max trunk capacity
1,300 L
Payload
640 - 753 kg
Payload
445 - 465 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
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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
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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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
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
VW
Brand
NIO
Is the VW ID. Buzz Cargo offered with different drivetrains?

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

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