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?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
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 £.
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.
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.
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.
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.
detailsThe 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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Price
23,100 - 33,000 £
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Price
45,900 - 63,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
6.3 - 6.8 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
20.4 - 21.2 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
406 - 529 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
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co2
143 - 155 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
SUV
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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
1,351 - 1,419 kg
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Curb weight
2,215 - 2,235 kg
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Trunk capacity
380 - 426 L
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Trunk capacity
597 L
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Length
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Length
4,854 mm
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Width
1,826 mm
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Width
1,987 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,703 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,430 L
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Payload
471 - 485 kg
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Payload
455 - 475 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
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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
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
115 - 180 HP
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Power HP
490 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 12.2 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
200 km/h
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Torque
200 - 265 Nm
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Torque
700 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
85 - 132 kW
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Power kW
360 kW
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Engine capacity
998 - 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
2023
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Kia
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Brand
NIO
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