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VW Transporter Bus vs NIO ET5 Wagon comparison

Compare performance (286 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (41,500 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Transporter Bus or NIO ET5 Wagon?

VW Transporter Bus vs NIO ET5 Wagon: Key differences

VW Transporter Bus

  • a bit lighter
  • significantly more trunk space
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NIO ET5 Wagon

  • barely cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • slightly more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Transporter Bus

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

NIO ET5 Wagon is barely cheaper – starting at 40,700 £ , while the VW Transporter Bus costs 41,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 764 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the NIO ET5 Wagon is slightly more efficient: consuming 19.3 kWh/100km compared to 22.4 kWh/100km for the VW Transporter Bus. That’s a difference of about 3.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the NIO ET5 Wagon offers clearly more range – reaching up to 560 km, about 236 km more than the VW Transporter Bus.

ET5 Wagon

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 ET5 Wagon offers clearly more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 286 HP. That’s roughly 204 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO ET5 Wagon is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the VW Transporter Bus takes 7.4 s. That’s about 3.4 s quicker.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 200 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO ET5 Wagon delivers considerably more torque with 700 Nm compared to 415 Nm. That’s about 285 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: VW Transporter Bus offers more seats – 8 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, VW Transporter Bus is a bit lighter – 1,998 kg compared to 2,265 kg. The difference is around 267 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Transporter Bus offers significantly more boot space – 763 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 313 L.

For maximum load capacity, the VW Transporter Bus offers clearly more capacity – up to 4,005 L, about 2,705 L more than the NIO ET5 Wagon.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Bus carries substantially more – 1,143 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 678 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO ET5 Wagon is clearly superior overall 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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VW Transporter Bus

The VW Transporter is the Swiss Army knife of vans — rugged, practical and surprisingly civilized on the road, whether you’re hauling kit for a job or converting it into a weekend camper. It isn’t trying to be glamorous, but its blend of durability, clever packaging and familiar VW charm makes it a sensible choice for buyers who need space without sacrificing driveability.

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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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NIO ET5 Wagon

Costs and Consumption
Price
41,500 - 85,100 £
Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
87 - 324 km
Electric Range
435 - 560 km
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
0 - 229 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 60 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Estate
Seats
4 - 8
Seats
5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,998 - 2,620 kg
Curb weight
2,265 - 2,285 kg
Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
Trunk capacity
450 L
Length
4,973 - 5,450 mm
Length
4,790 mm
Width
1,941 - 2,032 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Height
1,907 - 1,997 mm
Height
1,499 mm
Max trunk capacity
3,672 - 4,005 L
Max trunk capacity
1,300 L
Payload
330 - 1,143 kg
Payload
445 - 465 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plug-in Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Power HP
490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Max Speed
112 - 200 km/h
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Power kW
360 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, B, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
VW
Brand
NIO
What drive types are available for the VW Transporter Bus?

The VW Transporter Bus is offered with Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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