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Kia XCeed vs NIO EL6 comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (23,100 £ vs 45,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia XCeed or NIO EL6?

Kia XCeed vs NIO EL6: Key differences

Kia XCeed

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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NIO EL6

4.1 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space
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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

XCeed

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 XCeed is clearly cheaper – starting at 23,100 £ , while the NIO EL6 costs 45,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,723 £.

EL6

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 EL6 offers considerably more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 310 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO EL6 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the Kia XCeed takes 8.5 s. That’s about 4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO EL6 delivers substantially more torque with 700 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 435 Nm more.

XCeed

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 XCeed is significantly lighter – 1,351 kg compared to 2,215 kg. The difference is around 864 kg.

Looking at boot space, the NIO EL6 offers visibly more boot space – 597 L compared to 426 L. That’s a difference of about 171 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia XCeed carries very slightly more – 485 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO EL6 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 £45,900
EL6

NIO EL6

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 490 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 20.4 - 21.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 406 - 529 km
Kia XCeed
NIO EL6

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Kia XCeed

Kia XCeed blends hatchback agility with a coupe-like stance, wrapping practical space in a handsome, modern package that punches above its class in style. It’s an easygoing everyday companion — comfy, well-equipped and priced to make sensible buyers smile — with just enough spark to keep weekend drives interesting.

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NIO EL6

The NIO EL6 blends coupe-like styling with a spacious, tech-packed cabin that makes it feel more premium than its price tag suggests. It steers with quiet confidence and clever conveniences — including NIO's battery-swap option — so long trips start to feel like pure driving pleasure rather than logistical planning.

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Kia XCeed
NIO EL6

Costs and Consumption

Price
23,100 - 33,000 £
Price
45,900 - 63,900 £
Consumption L/100km
6.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
20.4 - 21.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
406 - 529 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
143 - 155 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
1,351 - 1,419 kg
Curb weight
2,215 - 2,235 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 426 L
Trunk capacity
597 L
Length
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Length
4,854 mm
Width
1,826 mm
Width
1,987 mm
Height
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Height
1,703 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,430 L
Payload
471 - 485 kg
Payload
455 - 475 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
115 - 180 HP
Power HP
490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 12.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
85 - 132 kW
Power kW
360 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

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