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NIO EL6 vs Kia K4 comparison

Compare performance (490 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (45,900 £ vs 24,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – NIO EL6 or Kia K4?

NIO EL6 vs Kia K4: Key differences

NIO EL6

4.1 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Kia K4

4.4 (6 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly lighter
  • only slightly 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.

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

EL6

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Kia K4 is considerably cheaper – starting at 24,800 £ , while the NIO EL6 costs 45,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,095 £.

K4

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 significantly more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 310 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 Kia K4 takes 8.4 s. That’s about 3.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO EL6 delivers significantly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 435 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, Kia K4 is significantly lighter – 1,415 kg compared to 2,215 kg. The difference is around 800 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia K4 offers only slightly more boot space – 604 L compared to 597 L. That’s a difference of about 7 L.

When it comes to payload, the NIO EL6 carries only slightly more – 475 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 20 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO EL6 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 £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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Reviews NIO EL6

4.1 (1 Reviews)
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bashiro
27 Apr 2026, 14:05:07

cost,design and boot space

How do you mainly use this car? (optional): Long-distance driver
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Reviews Kia K4

4.4 (6 Reviews)
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Owners tend to praise the Kia K4 as a modern, very easy-to-use car with a full set of systems and driver-assist features that work reliably. Typical negatives often mentioned are a sluggish gearbox and weak cabin soundproofing that lets in more noise than expected. Overall the feedback is fairly consistent on those strengths and drawbacks.
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20 May 2026, 08:04:45

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Joz
20 May 2026, 08:04:45

A modern, ultra-easy-to-use car with a full set of systems and assistants that work as they should, but with a sluggish gearbox and poor soundproofing.

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20 May 2026, 08:04:44

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Kia K4

Costs and Consumption
Price
45,900 - 63,900 £
Price
24,800 - 34,200 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.8 - 7.1 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
132 - 161 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback, Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,215 - 2,235 kg
Curb weight
1,415 - 1,540 kg
Trunk capacity
597 L
Trunk capacity
328 - 604 L
Length
4,854 mm
Length
-
Width
1,987 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
1,703 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,430 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
455 - 475 kg
Payload
435 - 455 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
490 HP
Power HP
115 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 - 12.3 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
700 Nm
Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
360 kW
Power kW
85 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3

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

The NIO EL6 is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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