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NIO EL6 vs Vauxhall Corsa comparison

Compare performance (490 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (45,900 £ vs 19,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – NIO EL6 or Vauxhall Corsa?

NIO EL6 vs Vauxhall Corsa: Key differences

NIO EL6

4.1 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • moderately more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Vauxhall Corsa

  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • 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.

Vauxhall Corsa is substantially cheaper – starting at 19,600 £ , while the NIO EL6 costs 45,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 26,237 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Vauxhall Corsa is clearly more efficient: consuming 14.2 kWh/100km compared to 20.4 kWh/100km for the NIO EL6. That’s a difference of about 6.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the NIO EL6 offers moderately more range – reaching up to 529 km, about 100 km more than the Vauxhall Corsa.

Corsa

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 considerably 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 considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the Vauxhall Corsa takes 7.9 s. That’s about 3.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO EL6 delivers considerably more torque with 700 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 440 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, Vauxhall Corsa is considerably lighter – 1,175 kg compared to 2,215 kg. The difference is around 1,040 kg.

Looking at boot space, the NIO EL6 offers clearly more boot space – 597 L compared to 309 L. That’s a difference of about 288 L.

When it comes to payload, the NIO EL6 carries barely more – 475 kg compared to 445 kg. That’s a difference of about 30 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

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Vauxhall Corsa

The Opel Corsa is a tidy little package that blends cheeky styling with sensible practicality, perfect for city streets and weekend escapes alike. It’s easy to live with, economical to run and just lively enough to make daily driving a bit more fun.

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NIO EL6
Vauxhall Corsa

Costs and Consumption
Price
45,900 - 63,900 £
Price
19,600 - 30,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
20.4 - 21.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.2 - 15.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
406 - 529 km
Electric Range
357 - 429 km
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 116 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,215 - 2,235 kg
Curb weight
1,175 - 1,544 kg
Trunk capacity
597 L
Trunk capacity
267 - 309 L
Length
4,854 mm
Length
-
Width
1,987 mm
Width
1,765 mm
Height
1,703 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,430 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
455 - 475 kg
Payload
376 - 445 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
490 HP
Power HP
100 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
700 Nm
Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
360 kW
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
Brand
NIO
Brand
Vauxhall
What drivetrain options does the NIO EL6 have?

The NIO EL6 is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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