Compare performance (196 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (30,000 £ vs 45,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer or NIO EL6?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is significantly cheaper – starting at 30,000 £ , while the NIO EL6 costs 45,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,866 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is noticeably more efficient: consuming 15.6 kWh/100km compared to 20.4 kWh/100km for the NIO EL6. That’s a difference of about 4.8 kWh/100km.
As for electric range, the NIO EL6 offers somewhat more range – reaching up to 529 km, about 84 km more than the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer.
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 clearly more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 196 HP. That’s roughly 294 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO EL6 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer takes 7.7 s. That’s about 3.2 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO EL6 delivers significantly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 340 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, Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is considerably lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 2,215 kg. The difference is around 777 kg.
Boot capacity is identical – both offer 597 L of storage.
When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer carries marginally more – 502 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 27 kg.
The NIO EL6 is clearly superior 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 Opel Astra Sports Tourer blends family-friendly practicality with a sleek, grown-up wagon silhouette that manages to be both useful and unexpectedly stylish. It’s an easy car to live with — comfortable, well put together and clever with space — a sensible choice for buyers who want everyday versatility without fuss.
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.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
30,000 - 39,600 £
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Price
45,900 - 63,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
20.4 - 21.2 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
83 - 445 km
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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
0 - 132 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,438 - 1,765 kg
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Curb weight
2,215 - 2,235 kg
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Trunk capacity
466 - 597 L
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Trunk capacity
597 L
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Length
-
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Length
4,854 mm
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Width
1,859 mm
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Width
1,987 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,703 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,430 L
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Payload
434 - 502 kg
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Payload
455 - 475 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
130 - 196 HP
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Power HP
490 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
200 km/h
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Torque
230 - 360 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
96 - 144 kW
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Power kW
360 kW
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Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2026
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Model Year
2023
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Vauxhall
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Brand
NIO
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