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NIO EL6 vs Citroen C4 comparison

Compare performance (490 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (45,900 £ vs 20,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – NIO EL6 or Citroen C4?

NIO EL6 vs Citroen C4: Key differences

NIO EL6

4.1 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • slightly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly more trunk space
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Citroen C4

4.6 (7 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • significantly 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.

Citroen C4 is substantially cheaper – starting at 20,700 £ , while the NIO EL6 costs 45,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,166 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Citroen C4 is clearly more efficient: consuming 14.6 kWh/100km compared to 20.4 kWh/100km for the NIO EL6. That’s a difference of about 5.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the NIO EL6 offers slightly more range – reaching up to 529 km, about 102 km more than the Citroen C4.

C4

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 significantly more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 334 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 Citroen C4 takes 8 s. That’s about 3.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO EL6 delivers significantly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 430 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, Citroen C4 is significantly lighter – 1,403 kg compared to 2,215 kg. The difference is around 812 kg.

Looking at boot space, the NIO EL6 offers slightly more boot space – 597 L compared to 510 L. That’s a difference of about 87 L.

When it comes to payload, the NIO EL6 carries somewhat more – 475 kg compared to 406 kg. That’s a difference of about 69 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO EL6 is clearly superior 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
NIO EL6
Citroen C4

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Citroen C4

Citroën C4 wears its French eccentricity with confidence, pairing bold, sculpted styling with a supremely comfortable ride that turns mundane commutes into a gentler affair. If you value relaxed comfort, clever practicality and a car with personality rather than pretence, the C4 is a charming, sensible choice — and it won't make you miss the usual hot‑hatch theatrics.

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NIO EL6
Citroen C4

Costs and Consumption

Price
45,900 - 63,900 £
Price
20,700 - 32,200 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 4.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
20.4 - 21.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.6 - 15.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
406 - 529 km
Electric Range
354 - 427 km
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 108 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,215 - 2,235 kg
Curb weight
1,403 - 1,652 kg
Trunk capacity
597 L
Trunk capacity
380 - 510 L
Length
4,854 mm
Length
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Width
1,987 mm
Width
1,800 - 1,834 mm
Height
1,703 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,430 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
455 - 475 kg
Payload
379 - 406 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
490 HP
Power HP
110 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
700 Nm
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
360 kW
Power kW
81 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General

Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C
Brand
NIO
Brand
Citroen
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