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NIO EL7 vs Audi A3 Limousine comparison

Compare performance (653 HP vs 400 HP), boot space and price (63,300 £ vs 27,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – NIO EL7 or Audi A3 Limousine?

NIO EL7 vs Audi A3 Limousine: Key differences

NIO EL7

  • visibly more power
  • visibly more trunk space
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Audi A3 Limousine

  • significantly cheaper
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Audi A3 Limousine is significantly cheaper – starting at 27,700 £ , while the NIO EL7 costs 63,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 35,657 £.

A3 Limousine

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the NIO EL7 offers visibly more power – delivering 653 HP compared to 400 HP. That’s roughly 253 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Limousine is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the NIO EL7 takes 3.9 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO EL7 delivers clearly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 350 Nm more.

EL7

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, Audi A3 Limousine is considerably lighter – 1,345 kg compared to 2,421 kg. The difference is around 1,076 kg.

Looking at boot space, the NIO EL7 offers visibly more boot space – 570 L compared to 425 L. That’s a difference of about 145 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A3 Limousine carries very slightly more – 520 kg compared to 469 kg. That’s a difference of about 51 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO EL7 shows a few small advantages 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 £63,300
EL7

NIO EL7

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 653 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 22.1 - 22.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 384 - 501 km
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NIO EL7

The NIO EL7 arrives as a roomy electric SUV that pairs restrained elegance with bold design cues, and its interior feels like a calm, tech-forward lounge rather than a gadget parade. For buyers who crave effortless cruising, spirited performance and a tastefully premium experience — with just the right amount of showmanship for the driveway — the EL7 is an enticing, slightly theatrical choice.

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Audi A3 Limousine

The Audi A3 sedan dresses up compact practicality in clean, premium lines, giving you the feel of an upscale small car with a proper boot. Inside it’s neat, driver-focused and nicely finished — a sensible, enjoyable daily companion that prefers poise over showy theatrics.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
63,300 - 81,300 £
Price
27,700 - 94,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.1 - 22.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
384 - 501 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
115 - 208 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,421 - 2,441 kg
Curb weight
1,345 - 1,640 kg
Trunk capacity
570 L
Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Length
4,912 mm
Length
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Width
1,987 mm
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Height
1,720 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,545 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
449 - 469 kg
Payload
415 - 520 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
653 HP
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
850 Nm
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Power kW
480 kW
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, G
Brand
NIO
Brand
Audi
What drivetrain options does the NIO EL7 have?

The NIO EL7 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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