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Mazda 6 Estate vs NIO EL8 comparison

Compare performance (194 HP vs 653 HP), boot space and price (30,000 £ vs 71,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 6 Estate or NIO EL8?

Mazda 6 Estate vs NIO EL8: Key differences

Mazda 6 Estate

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  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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NIO EL8

  • significantly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

6 Estate

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.

Mazda 6 Estate is considerably cheaper – starting at 30,000 £ , while the NIO EL8 costs 71,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 41,057 £.

EL8

Engine and Performance:

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 EL8 offers significantly more power – delivering 653 HP compared to 194 HP. That’s roughly 459 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO EL8 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the Mazda 6 Estate takes 8.1 s. That’s about 4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mazda 6 Estate is moderately faster – reaching 223 km/h, while the NIO EL8 tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 23 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO EL8 delivers significantly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 258 Nm. That’s about 592 Nm more.

6 Estate

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: NIO EL8 offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda 6 Estate is significantly lighter – 1,475 kg compared to 2,613 kg. The difference is around 1,138 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda 6 Estate offers clearly more boot space – 522 L compared to 265 L. That’s a difference of about 257 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Mazda 6 Estate offers significantly more capacity – up to 1,664 L, about 854 L more than the NIO EL8.

When it comes to payload, the NIO EL8 carries very slightly more – 577 kg compared to 571 kg. That’s a difference of about 6 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO EL8 stands well ahead of its rival 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 £71,100
EL8

NIO EL8

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 653 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 21.2 - 22 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 390 - 510 km
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Mazda 6 Estate

The Mazda 6 Estate marries elegant, flowing design with everyday practicality, so you get a grown-up wagon that still looks the part on a weekend escape. It rewards drivers with poised handling and a nicely finished cabin, proving that sensible family cars can be engaging — and a little bit cheeky — too.

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The NIO EL8 feels like a tech-savvy living room on wheels, blending upscale comfort with playful design for buyers who want electric refinement without the clinical vibe. It’s roomy, packed with clever features and a relaxed driving character that turns everyday trips into something a little more fun.

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NIO EL8

Costs and Consumption
Price
30,000 - 43,500 £
Price
71,100 - 90,800 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 22 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
390 - 510 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
155 - 172 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
62 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
6
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,475 - 1,598 kg
Curb weight
2,613 - 2,633 kg
Trunk capacity
522 L
Trunk capacity
265 L
Length
4,805 mm
Length
5,099 mm
Width
1,840 mm
Width
1,989 mm
Height
1,480 mm
Height
1,750 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,664 L
Max trunk capacity
810 L
Payload
483 - 571 kg
Payload
557 - 577 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 194 HP
Power HP
653 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 s
Max Speed
205 - 223 km/h
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
213 - 258 Nm
Torque
850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
107 - 143 kW
Power kW
480 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mazda
Brand
NIO
What drivetrain options does the Mazda 6 Estate have?

The Mazda 6 Estate is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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