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VW Transporter Transporter vs NIO ET5 comparison

Compare performance (286 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (37,500 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Transporter Transporter or NIO ET5?

VW Transporter Transporter vs NIO ET5: Key differences

VW Transporter Transporter

  • very slightly cheaper
  • slightly lighter
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NIO ET5

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

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

VW Transporter Transporter is very slightly cheaper – starting at 37,500 £ , while the NIO ET5 costs 40,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,199 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the NIO ET5 is somewhat more efficient: consuming 18.6 kWh/100km compared to 21.9 kWh/100km for the VW Transporter Transporter. That’s a difference of about 3.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the NIO ET5 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 590 km, about 259 km more than the VW Transporter Transporter.

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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 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 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the VW Transporter Transporter takes 7.4 s. That’s about 3.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the NIO ET5 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 ET5 delivers clearly 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?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW Transporter Transporter is slightly lighter – 1,872 kg compared to 2,215 kg. The difference is around 343 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Transporter carries significantly more – 1,259 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 784 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO ET5 is decisively 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

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 490 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.6 - 18.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 456 - 590 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
37,500 - 60,800 £
Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
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
18.6 - 18.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
56 - 331 km
Electric Range
456 - 590 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
Hatchback
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,872 - 2,462 kg
Curb weight
2,215 - 2,235 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
386 L
Length
5,050 - 5,450 mm
Length
4,790 mm
Width
2,032 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Height
1,966 - 1,985 mm
Height
1,499 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,135 L
Payload
755 - 1,259 kg
Payload
455 - 475 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
490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Max Speed
112 - 150 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
1,996 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
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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