Compare performance (288 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (30,200 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sportage or NIO ET5?
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 markedly cheaper – starting at 30,200 £ , while the NIO ET5 costs 40,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,552 £.
As for electric range, the NIO ET5 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 590 km, about 524 km more than the Kia Sportage.
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 ET5 offers clearly more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 288 HP. That’s roughly 202 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO ET5 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Kia Sportage takes 7.5 s. That’s about 3.5 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO ET5 delivers significantly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 320 Nm more.
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 Sportage is considerably lighter – 1,552 kg compared to 2,215 kg. The difference is around 663 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Kia Sportage offers noticeably more boot space – 587 L compared to 386 L. That’s a difference of about 201 L.
When it comes to payload, the Kia Sportage carries moderately more – 580 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 105 kg.
The NIO ET5 is far ahead overall 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.
The Kia Sportage proves you don't have to choose between style and sensible family motoring, wrapping modern, confident looks around a roomy, well-equipped cabin. It's an easy car to live with — comfortable on daily runs, pleasantly engaging when you want a bit of fun, and kind to your wallet so you can keep smiling at the fuel pump.
detailsNIO ET5 arrives with sleek, minimalist lines and a cabin that feels more like a calm lounge than a dashboard, delivering a composed drive that keeps motorway monotony at bay. Tech is smart rather than showy, and the brand’s novel ownership options make it an appealing choice for buyers who want electric convenience without the usual headaches — plus it brings enough personality to make charging stops less boring.
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Price
30,200 - 47,100 £
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Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 7.8 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.6 - 18.9 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
63 - 66 km
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Electric Range
456 - 590 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
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co2
67 - 177 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,552 - 1,896 kg
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Curb weight
2,215 - 2,235 kg
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Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
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Trunk capacity
386 L
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Length
-
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Length
4,790 mm
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Width
1,865 mm
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Width
1,960 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,499 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,135 L
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Payload
533 - 580 kg
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Payload
455 - 475 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
136 - 288 HP
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Power HP
490 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
200 km/h
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Torque
250 - 380 Nm
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Torque
700 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
100 - 212 kW
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Power kW
360 kW
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Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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Model Year
2,023
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Kia
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Brand
NIO
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