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NIO EL7 vs Volvo S60 comparison

Compare performance (653 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (63,300 £ vs 42,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – NIO EL7 or Volvo S60?

NIO EL7 vs Volvo S60: Key differences

NIO EL7

  • noticeably more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Volvo S60

3.9 (1 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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Volvo S60 is substantially cheaper – starting at 42,500 £ , while the NIO EL7 costs 63,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,828 £.

As for electric range, the NIO EL7 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 501 km, about 407 km more than the Volvo S60.

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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 EL7 offers noticeably more power – delivering 653 HP compared to 455 HP. That’s roughly 198 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO EL7 is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Volvo S60 takes 4.6 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the NIO EL7 is barely faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the Volvo S60 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO EL7 delivers a bit more torque with 850 Nm compared to 709 Nm. That’s about 141 Nm more.

EL7

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Volvo S60 is considerably lighter – 1,715 kg compared to 2,421 kg. The difference is around 706 kg.

Looking at boot space, the NIO EL7 offers noticeably more boot space – 570 L compared to 427 L. That’s a difference of about 143 L.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo S60 carries marginally more – 475 kg compared to 469 kg. That’s a difference of about 6 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO EL7 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.

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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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I choose the Volvo S60 for its elegance and because of the dealer that distributes it in my country. I find it superior in technology and efficiency.

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NIO EL7
Volvo S60

Costs and Consumption
Price
63,300 - 81,300 £
Price
42,500 - 65,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 7.1 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
94 km
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
16 - 161 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,421 - 2,441 kg
Curb weight
1,715 - 2,039 kg
Trunk capacity
570 L
Trunk capacity
390 - 427 L
Length
4,912 mm
Length
4,778 mm
Width
1,987 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
1,720 mm
Height
1,431 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,545 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
449 - 469 kg
Payload
461 - 475 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
653 HP
Power HP
197 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.9 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
850 Nm
Torque
300 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
480 kW
Power kW
145 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
NIO
Brand
Volvo
What drivetrain options does the NIO EL7 have?

The NIO EL7 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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