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Ford Capri vs NIO EL8 comparison

Compare performance (340 HP vs 653 HP), boot space and price (36,300 £ vs 71,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Capri or NIO EL8?

Ford Capri vs NIO EL8: Key differences

Ford Capri

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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • moderately more electric range
  • markedly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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NIO EL8

  • clearly more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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

Capri

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.

Ford Capri is significantly cheaper – starting at 36,300 £ , while the NIO EL8 costs 71,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 34,715 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Ford Capri is clearly more efficient: consuming 13.8 kWh/100km compared to 21.2 kWh/100km for the NIO EL8. That’s a difference of about 7.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Ford Capri offers moderately more range – reaching up to 627 km, about 117 km more than the NIO EL8.

EL8

Engine and Performance:

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 EL8 offers clearly more power – delivering 653 HP compared to 340 HP. That’s roughly 313 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO EL8 is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the Ford Capri takes 5.3 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO EL8 delivers visibly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 679 Nm. That’s about 171 Nm more.

Capri

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: NIO EL8 offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Ford Capri is markedly lighter – 2,001 kg compared to 2,613 kg. The difference is around 612 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Ford Capri offers clearly more boot space – 572 L compared to 265 L. That’s a difference of about 307 L.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Capri carries very slightly more – 587 kg compared to 577 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Capri is decisively ahead 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 £36,300
Capri

Ford Capri

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 190 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 13.8 - 16.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 439 - 627 km
Ford Capri
NIO EL8

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Ford Capri

The Ford Capri turned the family car into something cheekily sporty, with a long, rakish profile that still promises fun at a glance. Today it lives on as a lovable classic — easy to tinker with, enjoyable to drive and guaranteed to raise smiles at any meet.

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NIO EL8

The NIO EL8 feels like a tech-savvy living room on wheels, blending upscale comfort with playful design for buyers who want electric refinement without the clinical vibe. It’s roomy, packed with clever features and a relaxed driving character that turns everyday trips into something a little more fun.

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Ford Capri
NIO EL8

Costs and Consumption

Price
36,300 - 51,800 £
Price
71,100 - 90,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
13.8 - 16.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 22 kWh/100km
Electric Range
439 - 627 km
Electric Range
390 - 510 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
6
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,001 - 2,206 kg
Curb weight
2,613 - 2,633 kg
Trunk capacity
572 L
Trunk capacity
265 L
Length
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Length
5,099 mm
Width
1,872 mm
Width
1,989 mm
Height
-
Height
1,750 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
810 L
Payload
539 - 587 kg
Payload
557 - 577 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
190 - 340 HP
Power HP
653 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.3 - 8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
350 - 679 Nm
Torque
850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
140 - 250 kW
Power kW
480 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Ford
Brand
NIO
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