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Kia Ceed Sportswagon vs NIO EL8 comparison

Compare performance (140 HP vs 653 HP), boot space and price (24,300 £ vs 71,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Ceed Sportswagon or NIO EL8?

Kia Ceed Sportswagon vs NIO EL8: Key differences

Kia Ceed Sportswagon

  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially lighter

NIO EL8

  • substantially more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h

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

Ceed Sportswagon

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Kia Ceed Sportswagon is significantly cheaper – starting at 24,300 £ , while the NIO EL8 costs 71,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 46,723 £.

EL8

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 EL8 offers substantially more power – delivering 653 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 513 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO EL8 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the Kia Ceed Sportswagon takes 9.7 s. That’s about 5.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO EL8 delivers significantly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 597 Nm more.

Ceed Sportswagon

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, Kia Ceed Sportswagon is substantially lighter – 1,335 kg compared to 2,613 kg. The difference is around 1,278 kg.

When it comes to payload, the NIO EL8 carries a bit more – 577 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 92 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO EL8 stands well ahead of its rival 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 £71,100
EL8

NIO EL8

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 653 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 21.2 - 22 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 390 - 510 km
Kia Ceed Sportswagon
NIO EL8

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Kia Ceed Sportswagon

The Kia Ceed Sportswagon is a sensible and surprisingly stylish family wagon that turns daily chores into a bit less of a grind. Practical, comfortable and packed with thoughtful touches where they matter, it’s a smart choice for buyers who want usefulness without sacrificing personality.

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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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Kia Ceed Sportswagon
NIO EL8

Costs and Consumption

Price
24,300 - 27,200 £
Price
71,100 - 90,800 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 22 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
390 - 510 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
137 - 146 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
6
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,335 - 1,437 kg
Curb weight
2,613 - 2,633 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
265 L
Length
-
Length
5,099 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Width
1,989 mm
Height
-
Height
1,750 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
810 L
Payload
463 - 485 kg
Payload
557 - 577 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 140 HP
Power HP
653 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.7 - 13.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Torque
850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Power kW
480 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,482 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Kia
Brand
NIO
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