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NIO EL6 vs Nissan Qashqai comparison

Compare performance (490 HP vs 205 HP), boot space and price (45,900 £ vs 29,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – NIO EL6 or Nissan Qashqai?

NIO EL6 vs Nissan Qashqai: Key differences

NIO EL6

4.1 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly more trunk space
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Nissan Qashqai

4.9 (4 Reviews)
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  • considerably 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:

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.

Nissan Qashqai is considerably cheaper – starting at 29,600 £ , while the NIO EL6 costs 45,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,252 £.

Qashqai

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 substantially more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 205 HP. That’s roughly 285 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 Nissan Qashqai takes 7.6 s. That’s about 3.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO EL6 delivers clearly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 330 Nm. That’s about 370 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, Nissan Qashqai is considerably lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 2,215 kg. The difference is around 795 kg.

Looking at boot space, the NIO EL6 offers slightly more boot space – 597 L compared to 504 L. That’s a difference of about 93 L.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Qashqai carries only slightly more – 516 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 41 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO EL6 is decisively ahead 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

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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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karol
3 Jun 2026, 20:17:58

Great car — it has everything you need. Others are still learning, e.g. folding mirrors, a double trunk, and it's well soundproofed.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
45,900 - 63,900 £
Price
29,600 - 39,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 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
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
98 - 152 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
1,420 - 1,624 kg
Trunk capacity
597 L
Trunk capacity
479 - 504 L
Length
4,854 mm
Length
-
Width
1,987 mm
Width
1,835 mm
Height
1,703 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,430 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
455 - 475 kg
Payload
446 - 516 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
490 HP
Power HP
158 - 205 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
700 Nm
Torque
260 - 330 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
360 kW
Power kW
116 - 151 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,498 cm3

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

The NIO EL6 is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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