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NIO EL8 vs Vauxhall Astra comparison

Compare performance (653 HP vs 196 HP), boot space and price (71,100 £ vs 28,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – NIO EL8 or Vauxhall Astra?

NIO EL8 vs Vauxhall Astra: Key differences

NIO EL8

  • substantially more power
  • a bit more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Vauxhall Astra

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • significantly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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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.

Vauxhall Astra is substantially cheaper – starting at 28,300 £ , while the NIO EL8 costs 71,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 42,780 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Vauxhall Astra is markedly more efficient: consuming 15.3 kWh/100km compared to 21.2 kWh/100km for the NIO EL8. That’s a difference of about 5.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the NIO EL8 offers a bit more range – reaching up to 510 km, about 56 km more than the Vauxhall Astra.

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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 EL8 offers substantially more power – delivering 653 HP compared to 196 HP. That’s roughly 457 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO EL8 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the Vauxhall Astra takes 7.6 s. That’s about 3.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO EL8 delivers clearly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 490 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: NIO EL8 offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Astra is significantly lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 2,613 kg. The difference is around 1,175 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Vauxhall Astra offers clearly more boot space – 422 L compared to 265 L. That’s a difference of about 157 L.

When it comes to payload, the NIO EL8 carries a bit more – 577 kg compared to 502 kg. That’s a difference of about 75 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO EL8 sits just 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 £71,100
EL8

NIO EL8

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 653 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 21.2 - 22 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 390 - 510 km
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NIO EL8
Vauxhall Astra

Costs and Consumption
Price
71,100 - 90,800 £
Price
28,300 - 37,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 22 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
390 - 510 km
Electric Range
84 - 454 km
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 130 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
6
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
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Curb weight
2,613 - 2,633 kg
Curb weight
1,438 - 1,733 kg
Trunk capacity
265 L
Trunk capacity
310 - 422 L
Length
5,099 mm
Length
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Width
1,989 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
1,750 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
810 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
557 - 577 kg
Payload
438 - 502 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
653 HP
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
850 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
480 kW
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
Brand
NIO
Brand
Vauxhall
What drivetrain options does the NIO EL8 have?

The NIO EL8 is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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