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SsangYong Torres vs NIO EL6 comparison

Compare performance (207 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (33,800 £ vs 45,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SsangYong Torres or NIO EL6?

SsangYong Torres vs NIO EL6: Key differences

SsangYong Torres

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • significantly lighter
  • somewhat more trunk space
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NIO EL6

4.1 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • a bit more electric range
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Torres

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

SsangYong Torres is noticeably cheaper – starting at 33,800 £ , while the NIO EL6 costs 45,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,009 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the SsangYong Torres is only slightly more efficient: consuming 18.7 kWh/100km compared to 20.4 kWh/100km for the NIO EL6. That’s a difference of about 1.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the NIO EL6 offers a bit more range – reaching up to 529 km, about 67 km more than the SsangYong Torres.

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 clearly more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 207 HP. That’s roughly 283 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the NIO EL6 is very slightly faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the SsangYong Torres tops out at 194 km/h. The difference is around 6 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO EL6 delivers considerably more torque with 700 Nm compared to 339 Nm. That’s about 361 Nm more.

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, SsangYong Torres is significantly lighter – 1,498 kg compared to 2,215 kg. The difference is around 717 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SsangYong Torres offers somewhat more boot space – 703 L compared to 597 L. That’s a difference of about 106 L.

For maximum load capacity, the SsangYong Torres offers slightly more capacity – up to 1,662 L, about 232 L more than the NIO EL6.

When it comes to payload, the SsangYong Torres carries moderately more – 552 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 77 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO EL6 holds a solid overall lead 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
SsangYong Torres
NIO EL6

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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SsangYong Torres

SsangYong Torres cuts a rugged, purposeful silhouette that feels more expensive than its price tag, offering generously practical packaging and a no-nonsense feature set. It drives with surprisingly assured manners and genuine off-road appetite, making it a clever choice for buyers who want real SUV capability without badge snobbery.

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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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SsangYong Torres
NIO EL6

Costs and Consumption

Price
33,800 - 44,600 £
Price
45,900 - 63,900 £
Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 9.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
20.4 - 21.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
462 km
Electric Range
406 - 529 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
0 - 207 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,498 - 1,618 kg
Curb weight
2,215 - 2,235 kg
Trunk capacity
703 L
Trunk capacity
597 L
Length
4,700 mm
Length
4,854 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,987 mm
Height
1,710 mm
Height
1,703 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,662 L
Max trunk capacity
1,430 L
Payload
552 kg
Payload
455 - 475 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 207 HP
Power HP
490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 s
Max Speed
191 - 194 km/h
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
280 - 339 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
120 - 152 kW
Power kW
360 kW
Engine capacity
1,497 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
SsangYong
Brand
NIO
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