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?
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 £.
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.
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.
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.
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.
detailsThe 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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Price
29,600 - 39,900 £
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Price
45,900 - 63,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 6.8 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
20.4 - 21.2 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
406 - 529 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
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co2
102 - 154 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
55 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,420 - 1,665 kg
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Curb weight
2,215 - 2,235 kg
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Trunk capacity
479 - 504 L
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Trunk capacity
597 L
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Length
4,425 mm
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Length
4,854 mm
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Width
1,835 mm
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Width
1,987 mm
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Height
1,625 mm
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Height
1,703 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1,422 - 1,447 L
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Max trunk capacity
1,430 L
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Payload
466 - 520 kg
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Payload
455 - 475 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT, Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
140 - 205 HP
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Power HP
490 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 s
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Max Speed
170 - 206 km/h
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Max Speed
200 km/h
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Torque
240 - 330 Nm
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Torque
700 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
103 - 151 kW
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Power kW
360 kW
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Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,498 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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Model Year
2,023
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Nissan
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Brand
NIO
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