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Kia Sportage vs NIO ET5 comparison

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?

Kia Sportage vs NIO ET5: Key differences

Kia Sportage

4.9 (2 Reviews)
rate
  • markedly cheaper
  • considerably lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space

NIO ET5

5 (1 Reviews)
rate
  • clearly more power
  • considerably more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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 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.

ET5

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 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.

Sportage

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 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.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

from £40,700
ET5

NIO ET5

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 490 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.6 - 18.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 456 - 590 km
Kia Sportage
NIO ET5

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Kia Sportage

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.

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NIO ET5

NIO 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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Kia Sportage
NIO ET5

Costs and Consumption

Price
30,200 - 47,100 £
Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.6 - 18.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
63 - 66 km
Electric Range
456 - 590 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
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,552 - 1,896 kg
Curb weight
2,215 - 2,235 kg
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Trunk capacity
386 L
Length
-
Length
4,790 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Height
-
Height
1,499 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,135 L
Payload
533 - 580 kg
Payload
455 - 475 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
490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
250 - 380 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Power kW
360 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Kia
Brand
NIO
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