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NIO EL6 vs Audi A3 Limousine comparison

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

NIO EL6 vs Audi A3 Limousine: Key differences

NIO EL6

4.1 (1 Reviews)
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  • slightly more power
  • markedly more trunk space
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Audi A3 Limousine

  • substantially cheaper
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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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

EL6

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.

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

A3 Limousine

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 slightly 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 slightly 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 visibly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm more.

EL6

Space and Everyday Use:

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

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

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

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

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, G
Brand
NIO
Brand
Audi
What drivetrain options does the NIO EL6 have?

The NIO EL6 is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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