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NIO EL6 vs Kia Sorento comparison

Compare performance (490 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (45,900 £ vs 47,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – NIO EL6 or Kia Sorento?

NIO EL6 vs Kia Sorento: Key differences

NIO EL6

4.1 (1 Reviews)
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  • marginally cheaper
  • significantly more power
  • substantially more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Kia Sorento

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • slightly lighter
  • a bit 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.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

EL6

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

NIO EL6 is marginally cheaper – starting at 45,900 £ , while the Kia Sorento costs 47,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,448 £.

As for electric range, the NIO EL6 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 529 km, about 474 km more than the Kia Sorento.

Sorento

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 EL6 offers significantly more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 202 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 Kia Sorento takes 8 s. That’s about 3.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO EL6 delivers visibly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 440 Nm. That’s about 260 Nm more.

EL6

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Kia Sorento offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Sorento is slightly lighter – 1,855 kg compared to 2,215 kg. The difference is around 360 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sorento offers a bit more boot space – 705 L compared to 597 L. That’s a difference of about 108 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sorento carries noticeably more – 685 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 210 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO EL6 is far 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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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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Reviews NIO EL6

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

cost,design and boot space

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Kia Sorento

The Kia Sorento blends roomy practicality with smart tech and an unexpectedly composed highway manner, making it an easy choice for families who want comfort without fuss. It presents classy interior touches and sensible packaging at a realistic price, proving you don't need to shout to be noticed in the SUV crowd.

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Reviews Kia Sorento

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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myšák2025
20 May 2026, 09:46:15

Only Kia.....to me better in every way than Hyundai

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Costs and Consumption
Price
45,900 - 63,900 £
Price
47,300 - 60,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
20.4 - 21.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
406 - 529 km
Electric Range
55 km
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
87 - 174 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,215 - 2,235 kg
Curb weight
1,855 - 2,110 kg
Trunk capacity
597 L
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Length
4,854 mm
Length
-
Width
1,987 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
1,703 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,430 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
455 - 475 kg
Payload
162 - 685 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
490 HP
Power HP
194 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
700 Nm
Torque
380 - 440 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
360 kW
Power kW
142 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,598 - 2,151 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
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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