Compare performance (340 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (40,700 £ vs 45,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q4 e-tron or NIO EL6?
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.
Audi Q4 e-tron is slightly cheaper – starting at 40,700 £ , while the NIO EL6 costs 45,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,143 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the Audi Q4 e-tron is noticeably more efficient: consuming 14.8 kWh/100km compared to 20.4 kWh/100km for the NIO EL6. That’s a difference of about 5.6 kWh/100km.
As for electric range, the Audi Q4 e-tron offers slightly more range – reaching up to 592 km, about 63 km more than the NIO EL6.
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 EL6 offers clearly more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 150 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO EL6 is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the Audi Q4 e-tron takes 5.4 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO EL6 delivers marginally more torque with 700 Nm compared to 679 Nm. That’s about 21 Nm more.
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, Audi Q4 e-tron is only slightly lighter – 2,035 kg compared to 2,215 kg. The difference is around 180 kg.
Looking at boot space, the NIO EL6 offers moderately more boot space – 597 L compared to 535 L. That’s a difference of about 62 L.
When it comes to payload, the Audi Q4 e-tron carries only slightly more – 515 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 40 kg.
The NIO EL6 has only a minor advantage 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.
The Audi Q4 e-tron blends Audi’s clean, modern styling with a practical, well-built interior, making it a refined option for buyers who want a premium electric compact SUV. It offers a quiet, composed ride and intuitive tech, so it’s well suited to daily commuting and family duties while keeping the switch to electric straightforward.
detailsThe 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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Price
40,700 - 53,100 £
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Price
45,900 - 63,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 16.2 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
20.4 - 21.2 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
440 - 592 km
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Electric Range
406 - 529 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
2,035 - 2,235 kg
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Curb weight
2,215 - 2,235 kg
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Trunk capacity
515 - 535 L
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Trunk capacity
597 L
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Length
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Length
4,854 mm
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Width
1,865 mm
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Width
1,987 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,703 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,430 L
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Payload
505 - 515 kg
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Payload
455 - 475 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
204 - 340 HP
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Power HP
490 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.1 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
200 km/h
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Torque
350 - 679 Nm
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Torque
700 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
150 - 250 kW
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Power kW
360 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2026
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Model Year
2023
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Audi
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Brand
NIO
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