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Audi A3 Limousine vs NIO EL6 comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (27,700 £ vs 45,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Limousine or NIO EL6?

Audi A3 Limousine vs NIO EL6: Key differences

Audi A3 Limousine

  • clearly cheaper
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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NIO EL6

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  • a bit more power
  • clearly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A3 Limousine

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Audi A3 Limousine is clearly cheaper – starting at 27,700 £ , while the NIO EL6 costs 45,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,172 £.

EL6

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 EL6 offers a bit more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 400 HP. That’s roughly 90 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Limousine is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the NIO EL6 takes 4.5 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO EL6 delivers noticeably more torque with 700 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm more.

A3 Limousine

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, Audi A3 Limousine is clearly lighter – 1,360 kg compared to 2,215 kg. The difference is around 855 kg.

Looking at boot space, the NIO EL6 offers clearly more boot space – 597 L compared to 425 L. That’s a difference of about 172 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A3 Limousine carries only slightly more – 480 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO EL6 stands out in the key areas 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 £45,900
EL6

NIO EL6

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 490 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 20.4 - 21.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 406 - 529 km
Audi A3 Limousine
NIO EL6

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Audi A3 Limousine

The Audi A3 sedan dresses up compact practicality in clean, premium lines, giving you the feel of an upscale small car with a proper boot. Inside it’s neat, driver-focused and nicely finished — a sensible, enjoyable daily companion that prefers poise over showy theatrics.

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NIO EL6

The NIO EL6 blends coupe-like styling with a spacious, tech-packed cabin that makes it feel more premium than its price tag suggests. It steers with quiet confidence and clever conveniences — including NIO's battery-swap option — so long trips start to feel like pure driving pleasure rather than logistical planning.

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Audi A3 Limousine
NIO EL6

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,700 - 94,300 £
Price
45,900 - 63,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
20.4 - 21.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
406 - 529 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
115 - 208 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,360 - 1,640 kg
Curb weight
2,215 - 2,235 kg
Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Trunk capacity
597 L
Length
-
Length
4,854 mm
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,987 mm
Height
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Height
1,703 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1,430 L
Payload
415 - 480 kg
Payload
455 - 475 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
360 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
NIO
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