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Kia Ceed vs NIO ET5 Wagon comparison

Compare performance (140 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (23,500 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Ceed or NIO ET5 Wagon?

Kia Ceed vs NIO ET5 Wagon: Key differences

Kia Ceed

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  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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NIO ET5 Wagon

  • substantially more power
  • clearly 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

Ceed

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Kia Ceed is substantially cheaper – starting at 23,500 £ , while the NIO ET5 Wagon costs 40,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,237 £.

ET5 Wagon

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 ET5 Wagon offers substantially more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 350 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO ET5 Wagon is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Kia Ceed takes 9.5 s. That’s about 5.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO ET5 Wagon delivers considerably more torque with 700 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 447 Nm more.

Ceed

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, Kia Ceed is substantially lighter – 1,298 kg compared to 2,265 kg. The difference is around 967 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Ceed carries barely more – 490 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 25 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO ET5 Wagon 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 £40,700
ET5 Wagon

NIO ET5 Wagon

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 490 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 435 - 560 km
Kia Ceed
NIO ET5 Wagon

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Kia Ceed

The Kia Ceed is a sensible, stylish hatchback that gives buyers more than they'd expect for the money, blending practical space with crisp, modern looks. It drives with measured confidence and comes loaded with user-friendly kit, so you can enjoy daily life behind the wheel without breaking into a sweat.

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NIO ET5 Wagon

The NIO ET5 Wagon blends sleek fastback styling with the sensible practicality of a wagon, delivering a premium-feeling cabin and clever cargo space that keeps life neatly packed. For buyers who want electric refinement without sacrificing family-hauler utility, the ET5 Wagon offers quiet, eager performance and smart packaging that makes weekend escapes and daily commutes equally enjoyable — yes, even with the dog and the golf clubs.

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Kia Ceed
NIO ET5 Wagon

Costs and Consumption

Price
23,500 - 26,300 £
Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
435 - 560 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
137 - 146 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,298 - 1,372 kg
Curb weight
2,265 - 2,285 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
450 L
Length
-
Length
4,790 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Height
-
Height
1,499 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,300 L
Payload
478 - 490 kg
Payload
445 - 465 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
490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 - 13.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Power kW
360 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,482 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Kia
Brand
NIO
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