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Nissan Qashqai vs NIO EL6 comparison

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

Nissan Qashqai vs NIO EL6: Key differences

Nissan Qashqai

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  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly lighter

NIO EL6

  • substantially more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly more trunk space

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

Qashqai

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

EL6

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 considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the Nissan Qashqai takes 7.6 s. That’s about 3.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Nissan Qashqai is very slightly faster – reaching 206 km/h, while the NIO EL6 tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 6 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO EL6 delivers substantially more torque with 700 Nm compared to 330 Nm. That’s about 370 Nm more.

Qashqai

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, Nissan Qashqai is significantly 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.

For maximum load capacity, the Nissan Qashqai offers very slightly more capacity – up to 1,447 L, about 17 L more than the NIO EL6.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Qashqai carries very slightly more – 520 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 45 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
Nissan Qashqai
NIO EL6

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Nissan Qashqai

The Nissan Qashqai blends practical, family-friendly packaging with SUV styling that refuses to shout, making it a sensible and dependable choice for everyday life. It’s comfortable to live with, economical on the road, and neatly equipped enough to feel modern without ever feeling precious — perfect if you want crossover versatility without the drama.

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NIO EL6

The NIO EL6 blends coupe-like styling with a spacious, tech-packed cabin that makes it feel more premium than its price tag suggests. It steers with quiet confidence and clever conveniences — including NIO's battery-swap option — so long trips start to feel like pure driving pleasure rather than logistical planning.

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Nissan Qashqai
NIO EL6

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,600 - 39,900 £
Price
45,900 - 63,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
20.4 - 21.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
406 - 529 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
102 - 154 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,665 kg
Curb weight
2,215 - 2,235 kg
Trunk capacity
479 - 504 L
Trunk capacity
597 L
Length
4,425 mm
Length
4,854 mm
Width
1,835 mm
Width
1,987 mm
Height
1,625 mm
Height
1,703 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,422 - 1,447 L
Max trunk capacity
1,430 L
Payload
466 - 520 kg
Payload
455 - 475 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 205 HP
Power HP
490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 s
Max Speed
170 - 206 km/h
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
240 - 330 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
103 - 151 kW
Power kW
360 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,498 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Nissan
Brand
NIO
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