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Audi Q8 e-tron vs Dacia Spring comparison

Compare performance (503 HP vs 100 HP), boot space and price (65,100 £ vs 14,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 e-tron or Dacia Spring?

Audi Q8 e-tron vs Dacia Spring: Key differences

Audi Q8 e-tron

  • significantly more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space

Dacia Spring

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • significantly lighter

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

Q8 e-tron

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Dacia Spring is significantly cheaper – starting at 14,500 £ , while the Audi Q8 e-tron costs 65,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 50,572 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Dacia Spring is clearly more efficient: consuming 12.4 kWh/100km compared to 19.7 kWh/100km for the Audi Q8 e-tron. That’s a difference of about 7.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi Q8 e-tron offers significantly more range – reaching up to 595 km, about 370 km more than the Dacia Spring.

Spring

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 Audi Q8 e-tron offers significantly more power – delivering 503 HP compared to 100 HP. That’s roughly 403 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q8 e-tron is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the Dacia Spring takes 9.6 s. That’s about 5.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q8 e-tron delivers clearly more torque with 973 Nm compared to 137 Nm. That’s about 836 Nm more.

Q8 e-tron

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: Audi Q8 e-tron offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Dacia Spring is significantly lighter – 1,070 kg compared to 2,585 kg. The difference is around 1,515 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q8 e-tron offers significantly more boot space – 569 L compared to 308 L. That’s a difference of about 261 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q8 e-tron carries considerably more – 595 kg compared to 274 kg. That’s a difference of about 321 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Dacia Spring is narrowly 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 £14,500
Spring

Dacia Spring

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 70 - 100 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 12.4 - 12.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 221 - 225 km
Audi Q8 e-tron
Dacia Spring

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Audi Q8 e-tron

The Audi Q8 e-tron wraps Audi’s usual premium polish into a quiet, composed electric SUV that feels refined and surprisingly effortless to drive. With a spacious, tech-forward cabin and understated road presence, it’s a practical yet stylish choice for buyers who want electric motoring without losing the dignity of a proper luxury SUV.

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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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Audi Q8 e-tron
Dacia Spring

Costs and Consumption

Price
65,100 - 102,800 £
Price
14,500 - 16,900 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19.7 - 26.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.4 - 12.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
456 - 595 km
Electric Range
221 - 225 km
Battery Capacity
89 - 106 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,585 - 2,725 kg
Curb weight
1,070 kg
Trunk capacity
528 - 569 L
Trunk capacity
308 L
Length
4,915 mm
Length
-
Width
1,937 - 1,994 mm
Width
1,583 mm
Height
1,617 - 1,683 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,567 - 1,637 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
515 - 595 kg
Payload
274 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
340 - 503 HP
Power HP
70 - 100 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 - 12.3 s
Max Speed
200 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
664 - 973 Nm
Torque
137 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
250 - 370 kW
Power kW
52 - 75 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Dacia
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