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Fiat Panda vs NIO EL6 comparison

Compare performance (70 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (14,100 £ vs 45,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat Panda or NIO EL6?

Fiat Panda vs NIO EL6: Key differences

Fiat Panda

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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NIO EL6

4.1 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially 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

Panda

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Fiat Panda is substantially cheaper – starting at 14,100 £ , while the NIO EL6 costs 45,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 31,723 £.

EL6

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 EL6 offers considerably more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 70 HP. That’s roughly 420 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO EL6 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the Fiat Panda takes 13.9 s. That’s about 9.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the NIO EL6 is somewhat faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the Fiat Panda tops out at 164 km/h. The difference is around 36 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO EL6 delivers clearly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 92 Nm. That’s about 608 Nm more.

Panda

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

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

In terms of curb weight, Fiat Panda is substantially lighter – 1,055 kg compared to 2,215 kg. The difference is around 1,160 kg.

Looking at boot space, the NIO EL6 offers substantially more boot space – 597 L compared to 225 L. That’s a difference of about 372 L.

For maximum load capacity, the NIO EL6 offers noticeably more capacity – up to 1,430 L, about 560 L more than the Fiat Panda.

When it comes to payload, the NIO EL6 carries markedly more – 475 kg compared to 365 kg. That’s a difference of about 110 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO EL6 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 £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 Panda
NIO EL6

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Fiat Panda

The Panda is a charming, no-nonsense city companion that mixes cheerful Italian flair with genuinely useful practicality, making tight streets and daily errands feel less of a chore. Its honest simplicity, clever packaging and a dash of cheeky character make it a smart, low-stress buy for people who prefer sensible perks over showroom flash.

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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 Panda
NIO EL6

Costs and Consumption

Price
14,100 £
Price
45,900 - 63,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
20.4 - 21.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
406 - 529 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
113 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
38 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,055 kg
Curb weight
2,215 - 2,235 kg
Trunk capacity
225 L
Trunk capacity
597 L
Length
3,635 mm
Length
4,854 mm
Width
1,643 mm
Width
1,987 mm
Height
1,551 mm
Height
1,703 mm
Max trunk capacity
870 L
Max trunk capacity
1,430 L
Payload
365 kg
Payload
455 - 475 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
70 HP
Power HP
490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 s
Max Speed
164 km/h
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
92 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
51 kW
Power kW
360 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Fiat
Brand
NIO
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