Compare performance (279 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (41,000 £ vs 45,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Movano or NIO EL6?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Vauxhall Movano is slightly cheaper – starting at 41,000 £ , while the NIO EL6 costs 45,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,904 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the NIO EL6 is visibly more efficient: consuming 20.4 kWh/100km compared to 26.2 kWh/100km for the Vauxhall Movano. That’s a difference of about 5.8 kWh/100km.
As for electric range, the NIO EL6 offers moderately more range – reaching up to 529 km, about 105 km more than the Vauxhall Movano.
Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.
When it comes to engine power, the NIO EL6 offers considerably more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 279 HP. That’s roughly 211 HP more horsepower.
There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO EL6 delivers noticeably more torque with 700 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm more.
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Seats: Vauxhall Movano offers more seats – 7 vs 5.
In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Movano is marginally lighter – 2,150 kg compared to 2,215 kg. The difference is around 65 kg.
When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Movano carries substantially more – 2,020 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,545 kg.
The NIO EL6 is clearly 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 Opel Movano is the no-nonsense workhorse that combines practicality with a calm, dependable presence on the road, designed to make hauling and daily chores feel almost effortless. Comfortable enough for long shifts and flexible enough to suit tradespeople, couriers or weekend DIY heroes, it’s built to be useful first and flashy never.
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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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Price
41,000 - 58,400 £
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Price
45,900 - 63,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 9 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
26.2 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
20.4 - 21.2 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
424 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 - 233 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
Cargo Van
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
3 - 7
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
2,150 - 2,910 kg
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Curb weight
2,215 - 2,235 kg
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Trunk capacity
-
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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
2,050 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
590 - 2,020 kg
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Payload
455 - 475 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic, Manual
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic 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
140 - 279 HP
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Power HP
490 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
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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
350 - 450 Nm
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Torque
700 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
103 - 205 kW
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Power kW
360 kW
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Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2023
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Vauxhall
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Brand
NIO
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