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VW Transporter Transporter vs NIO EL8 comparison

Compare performance (286 HP vs 653 HP), boot space and price (37,500 £ vs 71,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Transporter Transporter or NIO EL8?

VW Transporter Transporter vs NIO EL8: Key differences

VW Transporter Transporter

  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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NIO EL8

  • clearly more power
  • only slightly more efficient
  • markedly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Transporter Transporter

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.

VW Transporter Transporter is significantly cheaper – starting at 37,500 £ , while the NIO EL8 costs 71,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 33,542 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the NIO EL8 is only slightly more efficient: consuming 21.2 kWh/100km compared to 21.9 kWh/100km for the VW Transporter Transporter. That’s a difference of about 0.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the NIO EL8 offers markedly more range – reaching up to 510 km, about 179 km more than the VW Transporter Transporter.

EL8

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 EL8 offers clearly 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 EL8 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the VW Transporter Transporter takes 7.4 s. That’s about 3.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the NIO EL8 is clearly faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the VW Transporter Transporter tops out at 150 km/h. The difference is around 50 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO EL8 delivers considerably more torque with 850 Nm compared to 415 Nm. That’s about 435 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: NIO EL8 offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, VW Transporter Transporter is clearly lighter – 1,872 kg compared to 2,613 kg. The difference is around 741 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Transporter carries considerably more – 1,259 kg compared to 577 kg. That’s a difference of about 682 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO EL8 is far ahead 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 £71,100
EL8

NIO EL8

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 653 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 21.2 - 22 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 390 - 510 km
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The VW Transporter is the workhorse of the modern tradesman, blending practical cleverness with a cabin that's actually pleasant to spend a long day in. It may not steal the style spotlight, but its unshowy durability, clever load solutions and easy-to-live-with character make it a sensible pick for businesses and weekend projects alike.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
37,500 - 60,800 £
Price
71,100 - 90,800 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 8.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
21.9 - 24.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 22 kWh/100km
Electric Range
56 - 331 km
Electric Range
390 - 510 km
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
0 - 220 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
6
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,872 - 2,462 kg
Curb weight
2,613 - 2,633 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
265 L
Length
5,050 - 5,450 mm
Length
5,099 mm
Width
2,032 mm
Width
1,989 mm
Height
1,966 - 1,985 mm
Height
1,750 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
810 L
Payload
755 - 1,259 kg
Payload
557 - 577 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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
653 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 s
Max Speed
112 - 150 km/h
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Torque
850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Power kW
480 kW
Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
VW
Brand
NIO
Is the VW Transporter Transporter offered with different drivetrains?

The VW Transporter Transporter is available as Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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