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Kia XCeed vs NIO ET5 Wagon comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (23,100 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia XCeed or NIO ET5 Wagon?

Kia XCeed vs NIO ET5 Wagon: Key differences

Kia XCeed

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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NIO ET5 Wagon

  • substantially more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly 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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Kia XCeed is significantly cheaper – starting at 23,100 £ , while the NIO ET5 Wagon costs 40,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,580 £.

ET5 Wagon

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 Wagon offers substantially 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 ET5 Wagon is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Kia XCeed takes 8.5 s. That’s about 4.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO ET5 Wagon delivers clearly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 435 Nm more.

XCeed

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia XCeed is clearly lighter – 1,351 kg compared to 2,265 kg. The difference is around 914 kg.

Looking at boot space, the NIO ET5 Wagon offers only slightly more boot space – 450 L compared to 426 L. That’s a difference of about 24 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia XCeed carries very slightly more – 485 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 20 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO ET5 Wagon 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 £40,700
ET5 Wagon

NIO ET5 Wagon

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 490 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 435 - 560 km
Kia XCeed
NIO ET5 Wagon

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 ET5 Wagon

The NIO ET5 Wagon blends sleek fastback styling with the sensible practicality of a wagon, delivering a premium-feeling cabin and clever cargo space that keeps life neatly packed. For buyers who want electric refinement without sacrificing family-hauler utility, the ET5 Wagon offers quiet, eager performance and smart packaging that makes weekend escapes and daily commutes equally enjoyable — yes, even with the dog and the golf clubs.

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Kia XCeed
NIO ET5 Wagon

Costs and Consumption

Price
23,100 - 33,000 £
Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
Consumption L/100km
6.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
435 - 560 km
Battery Capacity
-
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
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,351 - 1,419 kg
Curb weight
2,265 - 2,285 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 426 L
Trunk capacity
450 L
Length
-
Length
4,790 mm
Width
1,826 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Height
-
Height
1,499 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,300 L
Payload
471 - 485 kg
Payload
445 - 465 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 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
85 - 132 kW
Power kW
360 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
-

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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