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NIO EL8 vs Kia XCeed comparison

Compare performance (653 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (71,100 £ vs 23,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – NIO EL8 or Kia XCeed?

NIO EL8 vs Kia XCeed: Key differences

NIO EL8

  • clearly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Kia XCeed

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially lighter
  • 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

EL8

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Kia XCeed is clearly cheaper – starting at 23,100 £ , while the NIO EL8 costs 71,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 47,923 £.

XCeed

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the NIO EL8 offers clearly more power – delivering 653 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 473 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO EL8 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the Kia XCeed takes 8.5 s. That’s about 4.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO EL8 delivers clearly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 585 Nm more.

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.

Seats: NIO EL8 offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Kia XCeed is substantially lighter – 1,351 kg compared to 2,613 kg. The difference is around 1,262 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia XCeed offers visibly more boot space – 426 L compared to 265 L. That’s a difference of about 161 L.

When it comes to payload, the NIO EL8 carries a bit more – 577 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 92 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO EL8 stands well ahead of its rival 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 £71,100
EL8

NIO EL8

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 653 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 21.2 - 22 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 390 - 510 km
NIO EL8
Kia XCeed

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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NIO EL8

The NIO EL8 feels like a tech-savvy living room on wheels, blending upscale comfort with playful design for buyers who want electric refinement without the clinical vibe. It’s roomy, packed with clever features and a relaxed driving character that turns everyday trips into something a little more fun.

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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 EL8
Kia XCeed

Costs and Consumption

Price
71,100 - 90,800 £
Price
23,100 - 33,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 22 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
390 - 510 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
143 - 155 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
6
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,613 - 2,633 kg
Curb weight
1,351 - 1,419 kg
Trunk capacity
265 L
Trunk capacity
380 - 426 L
Length
5,099 mm
Length
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Width
1,989 mm
Width
1,826 mm
Height
1,750 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
810 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
557 - 577 kg
Payload
471 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
653 HP
Power HP
115 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 12.2 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
850 Nm
Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
480 kW
Power kW
85 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
NIO
Brand
Kia
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