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Kia Sportage vs NIO EL7 comparison

Compare performance (288 HP vs 653 HP), boot space and price (29,100 £ vs 63,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sportage or NIO EL7?

Kia Sportage vs NIO EL7: Key differences

Kia Sportage

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  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly lighter
  • barely more trunk space
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NIO EL7

  • significantly more power
  • substantially more electric range
  • 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

Sportage

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 Sportage is considerably cheaper – starting at 29,100 £ , while the NIO EL7 costs 63,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 34,208 £.

As for electric range, the NIO EL7 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 501 km, about 435 km more than the Kia Sportage.

EL7

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 EL7 offers significantly more power – delivering 653 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 365 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO EL7 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Kia Sportage takes 7.5 s. That’s about 3.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO EL7 delivers considerably more torque with 850 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 470 Nm more.

Sportage

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Sportage is significantly lighter – 1,552 kg compared to 2,421 kg. The difference is around 869 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sportage offers barely more boot space – 587 L compared to 570 L. That’s a difference of about 17 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sportage carries slightly more – 580 kg compared to 469 kg. That’s a difference of about 111 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO EL7 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 £63,300
EL7

NIO EL7

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 653 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 22.1 - 22.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 384 - 501 km
Kia Sportage
NIO EL7

Costs and Consumption

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Kia Sportage

The Kia Sportage is a roomy, well-equipped compact SUV that balances comfort and practicality for daily driving. It delivers a modern interior, composed ride, and strong value for buyers who want versatility without fuss.

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NIO EL7

The NIO EL7 arrives as a roomy electric SUV that pairs restrained elegance with bold design cues, and its interior feels like a calm, tech-forward lounge rather than a gadget parade. For buyers who crave effortless cruising, spirited performance and a tastefully premium experience — with just the right amount of showmanship for the driveway — the EL7 is an enticing, slightly theatrical choice.

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Kia Sportage
NIO EL7

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,100 - 47,100 £
Price
63,300 - 81,300 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
22.1 - 22.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
63 - 66 km
Electric Range
384 - 501 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
67 - 177 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,552 - 1,896 kg
Curb weight
2,421 - 2,441 kg
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Trunk capacity
570 L
Length
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Length
4,912 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,987 mm
Height
-
Height
1,720 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,545 L
Payload
533 - 580 kg
Payload
449 - 469 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Power HP
653 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
250 - 380 Nm
Torque
850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Power kW
480 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Kia
Brand
NIO
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