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NIO EL6 vs Kia Picanto comparison

Compare performance (490 HP vs 68 HP), boot space and price (45,900 £ vs 15,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – NIO EL6 or Kia Picanto?

NIO EL6 vs Kia Picanto: Key differences

NIO EL6

4.1 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially more trunk space
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Kia Picanto

4.4 (4 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably 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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Kia Picanto is substantially cheaper – starting at 15,100 £ , while the NIO EL6 costs 45,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 30,780 £.

Picanto

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 clearly more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 68 HP. That’s roughly 422 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO EL6 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the Kia Picanto takes 14.6 s. That’s about 10.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO EL6 delivers substantially more torque with 700 Nm compared to 96 Nm. That’s about 604 Nm more.

EL6

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Picanto is considerably lighter – 1,124 kg compared to 2,215 kg. The difference is around 1,091 kg.

Looking at boot space, the NIO EL6 offers substantially more boot space – 597 L compared to 255 L. That’s a difference of about 342 L.

When it comes to payload, the NIO EL6 carries clearly more – 475 kg compared to 332 kg. That’s a difference of about 143 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
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Costs and Consumption
Price
45,900 - 63,900 £
Price
15,100 - 19,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 5.9 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
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Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
126 - 134 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,215 - 2,235 kg
Curb weight
1,124 - 1,131 kg
Trunk capacity
597 L
Trunk capacity
255 L
Length
4,854 mm
Length
-
Width
1,987 mm
Width
1,595 mm
Height
1,703 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,430 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
455 - 475 kg
Payload
253 - 332 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
490 HP
Power HP
68 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.6 - 17.2 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
700 Nm
Torque
96 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
360 kW
Power kW
50 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
998 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
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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