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Fiat 500 vs NIO EL6 comparison

Compare performance (118 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (17,100 £ vs 45,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 500 or NIO EL6?

Fiat 500 vs NIO EL6: Key differences

Fiat 500

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • considerably lighter
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NIO EL6

4.1 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • noticeably more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • 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

500

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.

Fiat 500 is considerably cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the NIO EL6 costs 45,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 28,723 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Fiat 500 is significantly more efficient: consuming 13 kWh/100km compared to 20.4 kWh/100km for the NIO EL6. That’s a difference of about 7.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the NIO EL6 offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 529 km, about 198 km more than the Fiat 500.

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 substantially more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 372 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO EL6 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the Fiat 500 takes 9 s. That’s about 4.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO EL6 delivers substantially more torque with 700 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 480 Nm more.

500

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: NIO EL6 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 is considerably lighter – 1,130 kg compared to 2,215 kg. The difference is around 1,085 kg.

Looking at boot space, the NIO EL6 offers clearly more boot space – 597 L compared to 185 L. That’s a difference of about 412 L.

When it comes to payload, the NIO EL6 carries noticeably more – 475 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 150 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO EL6 holds a decisive overall lead 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
Fiat 500
NIO EL6

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Fiat 500

The Fiat 500 is a cheeky, retro‑styled city car that turns heads with its iconic looks and playful personality. Perfect for weaving through tight streets and easing into tiny parking spots, it’s aimed at buyers who want style and character more than grand touring prowess.

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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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Fiat 500
NIO EL6

Costs and Consumption

Price
17,100 - 27,400 £
Price
45,900 - 63,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
20.4 - 21.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
190 - 331 km
Electric Range
406 - 529 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
0 - 121 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,130 - 1,475 kg
Curb weight
2,215 - 2,235 kg
Trunk capacity
183 - 185 L
Trunk capacity
597 L
Length
-
Length
4,854 mm
Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Width
1,987 mm
Height
-
Height
1,703 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,430 L
Payload
250 - 325 kg
Payload
455 - 475 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Power HP
490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 16.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Power kW
360 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Fiat
Brand
NIO
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