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Audi A8 vs Dacia Spring comparison

Compare performance (571 HP vs 102 HP), boot space and price (91,400 £ vs 14,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A8 or Dacia Spring?

Audi A8 vs Dacia Spring: Key differences

Audi A8

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  • considerably more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Dacia Spring

4.7 (4 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • significantly lighter
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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

A8

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.

Dacia Spring is clearly cheaper – starting at 14,500 £ , while the Audi A8 costs 91,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 76,886 £.

As for electric range, the Dacia Spring offers clearly more range – reaching up to 225 km, about 167 km more than the Audi A8.

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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 Audi A8 offers considerably more power – delivering 571 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 469 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A8 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Dacia Spring takes 9.6 s. That’s about 5.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A8 delivers substantially more torque with 800 Nm compared to 137 Nm. That’s about 663 Nm more.

A8

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Audi A8 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Dacia Spring is significantly lighter – 1,070 kg compared to 2,035 kg. The difference is around 965 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A8 offers clearly more boot space – 390 L compared to 308 L. That’s a difference of about 82 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A8 carries substantially more – 700 kg compared to 274 kg. That’s a difference of about 426 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Dacia Spring 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 £14,500
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Dacia Spring

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 70 - 102 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 12.4 - 12.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 221 - 225 km
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Audi A8

The Audi A8 arrives with the kind of quiet authority that makes other limousines feel like they’re trying too hard, offering a cabin wrapped in subtle luxury and tech that never demands attention. For buyers who want composed comfort and discreet status, it’s the sensible splurge that turns daily commutes into a private parade.

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Dacia Spring

The Dacia Spring is an unpretentious city electric that strips EV ownership down to the essentials, offering clean, fuss-free transport for daily urban life. It won't impress luxury-seekers, but its cheerful practicality and rock-bottom running costs make it a clever, no-nonsense choice for anyone who wants electric mobility without the drama.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
91,400 - 134,900 £
Price
14,500 - 16,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.4 - 12.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
58 km
Electric Range
221 - 225 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
105 - 260 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
2,035 - 2,415 kg
Curb weight
1,070 kg
Trunk capacity
390 L
Trunk capacity
308 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,945 mm
Width
1,583 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
525 - 700 kg
Payload
274 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
286 - 571 HP
Power HP
70 - 102 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 - 12.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
500 - 800 Nm
Torque
137 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
210 - 420 kW
Power kW
52 - 75 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Dacia
What drive types are available for the Audi A8?

The Audi A8 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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