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Citroen C3 Aircross vs Dacia Spring comparison

Compare performance (145 HP vs 100 HP), boot space and price (16,200 £ vs 14,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 Aircross or Dacia Spring?

Citroen C3 Aircross vs Dacia Spring: Key differences

Citroen C3 Aircross

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • noticeably more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • markedly more trunk space
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Dacia Spring

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • slightly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly 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

C3 Aircross

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Dacia Spring is slightly cheaper – starting at 14,500 £ , while the Citroen C3 Aircross costs 16,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,706 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Dacia Spring is clearly more efficient: consuming 12.4 kWh/100km compared to 16.1 kWh/100km for the Citroen C3 Aircross. That’s a difference of about 3.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Citroen C3 Aircross offers clearly more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 175 km more than the Dacia Spring.

Spring

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 Citroen C3 Aircross offers noticeably more power – delivering 145 HP compared to 100 HP. That’s roughly 45 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Dacia Spring is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 9.6 s, while the Citroen C3 Aircross takes 12.3 s. That’s about 2.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Citroen C3 Aircross delivers considerably more torque with 230 Nm compared to 137 Nm. That’s about 93 Nm more.

C3 Aircross

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: Citroen C3 Aircross offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Dacia Spring is visibly lighter – 1,070 kg compared to 1,312 kg. The difference is around 242 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen C3 Aircross offers markedly more boot space – 460 L compared to 308 L. That’s a difference of about 152 L.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen C3 Aircross carries considerably more – 462 kg compared to 274 kg. That’s a difference of about 188 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen C3 Aircross is clearly superior overall 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 £16,200
C3 Aircross

Citroen C3 Aircross

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 101 - 145 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.3 - 5.9 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.1 - 18.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 307 - 400 km
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Citroen C3 Aircross

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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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Citroen C3 Aircross
Dacia Spring

Costs and Consumption
Price
16,200 - 28,900 £
Price
14,500 - 16,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.1 - 18.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.4 - 12.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
307 - 400 km
Electric Range
221 - 225 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 134 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,312 - 1,608 kg
Curb weight
1,070 kg
Trunk capacity
460 L
Trunk capacity
308 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,583 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
407 - 462 kg
Payload
274 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
101 - 145 HP
Power HP
70 - 100 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 - 13 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 - 12.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
125 - 230 Nm
Torque
137 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
74 - 107 kW
Power kW
52 - 75 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Dacia
What drivetrain options does the Citroen C3 Aircross have?

The Citroen C3 Aircross is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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