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VW Transporter Bus vs NIO ET7 comparison
Compare performance (286 HP vs 653 HP), boot space and price (41,500 £ vs 59,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Transporter Bus or NIO ET7?
Transporter Bus
Costs and Efficiency:
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
VW Transporter Bus is clearly cheaper – starting at 41,500 £ , while the NIO ET7 costs 59,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,436 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the NIO ET7 is slightly more efficient: consuming 19 kWh/100km compared to 22.4 kWh/100km for the VW Transporter Bus. That’s a difference of about 3.4 kWh/100km.
As for electric range, the NIO ET7 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 584 km, about 260 km more than the VW Transporter Bus.
ET7
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 ET7 offers significantly more power – delivering 653 HP compared to 286 HP. That’s roughly 367 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO ET7 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the VW Transporter Bus takes 7.4 s. That’s about 3.6 s quicker.
There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 200 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO ET7 delivers significantly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 415 Nm. That’s about 435 Nm more.
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: VW Transporter Bus offers more seats – 8 vs 5.
In terms of curb weight, VW Transporter Bus is markedly lighter – 1,998 kg compared to 2,434 kg. The difference is around 436 kg.
Looking at boot space, the VW Transporter Bus offers considerably more boot space – 763 L compared to 363 L. That’s a difference of about 400 L.
When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Bus carries substantially more – 1,143 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 677 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The NIO ET7 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.
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NIO ET7
VW Transporter Bus
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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 ET7
The NIO ET7 arrives like a calm thunderstorm — sleek, silent and unapologetically clever, turning motorway cruising into the sort of effortless glide that makes other cars feel noisy and rehearsed. Inside, it's all luxury sofas and smart gadgets that actually help rather than confuse, so buyers who crave tech and comfort will feel like they've upgraded their life without needing to spellcheck the manual.
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VW Transporter Bus
NIO ET7
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
41,500 - 85,100 £
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Price
59,900 - 68,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19 - 19.3 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
87 - 324 km
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Electric Range
451 - 584 km
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Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
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Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
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co2
0 - 229 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
45 - 60 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Bus
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Body Type
Sedan
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Seats
4 - 8
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Seats
5
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Doors
4 - 5
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
1,998 - 2,620 kg
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Curb weight
2,434 - 2,454 kg
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Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
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Trunk capacity
363 L
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Length
4,973 - 5,450 mm
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Length
5,101 mm
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Width
1,941 - 2,032 mm
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Width
1,987 mm
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Height
1,907 - 1,997 mm
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Height
1,509 mm
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Max trunk capacity
3,672 - 4,005 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
330 - 1,143 kg
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Payload
446 - 466 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plug-in Hybrid, Electric
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Manual, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
110 - 286 HP
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Power HP
653 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 s
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Max Speed
112 - 200 km/h
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Max Speed
200 km/h
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Torque
310 - 415 Nm
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Torque
850 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
81 - 210 kW
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Power kW
480 kW
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,488 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2022
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, B, A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
VW
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Brand
NIO
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