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NIO ET7 vs Kia K4 comparison

Compare performance (653 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (59,900 £ vs 24,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – NIO ET7 or Kia K4?

NIO ET7 vs Kia K4: Key differences

NIO ET7

  • substantially more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Kia K4

4.4 (6 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably lighter
  • noticeably 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.

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

ET7

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Kia K4 is significantly cheaper – starting at 24,800 £ , while the NIO ET7 costs 59,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 35,152 £.

K4

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 ET7 offers substantially 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 ET7 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Kia K4 takes 8.4 s. That’s about 4.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO ET7 delivers substantially more torque with 850 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 585 Nm more.

ET7

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 K4 is considerably lighter – 1,415 kg compared to 2,434 kg. The difference is around 1,019 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia K4 offers noticeably more boot space – 604 L compared to 363 L. That’s a difference of about 241 L.

When it comes to payload, the NIO ET7 carries only slightly more – 466 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 11 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO ET7 holds a decisive overall lead 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 £59,900
ET7

NIO ET7

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 653 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19 - 19.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 451 - 584 km
NIO ET7
Kia K4

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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NIO ET7

The NIO ET7 arrives like a calm thunderstorm — sleek, silent and unapologetically clever, turning motorway cruising into the sort of effortless glide that makes other cars feel noisy and rehearsed. Inside, it's all luxury sofas and smart gadgets that actually help rather than confuse, so buyers who crave tech and comfort will feel like they've upgraded their life without needing to spellcheck the manual.

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Kia K4

Kia K4 shakes up the compact-sedan crowd with concept-car looks, a smartly packaged cabin, and the kind of easygoing refinement that makes rush hour feel less like a chore. It blends value, tech, and a dash of attitude, serving up a smooth, confident drive that might have you taking the long way home just to show off those angles.

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NIO ET7
Kia K4

Costs and Consumption

Price
59,900 - 68,900 £
Price
24,800 - 34,200 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.8 - 7.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19 - 19.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
451 - 584 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
132 - 161 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback, Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,434 - 2,454 kg
Curb weight
1,415 - 1,540 kg
Trunk capacity
363 L
Trunk capacity
328 - 604 L
Length
5,101 mm
Length
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Width
1,987 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
1,509 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
446 - 466 kg
Payload
435 - 455 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manual, 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
3.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 - 12.3 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
2022
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
Brand
NIO
Brand
Kia
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