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Citroen C3 vs Dacia Spring comparison

Compare performance (113 HP vs 100 HP), boot space and price (13,700 £ vs 14,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 or Dacia Spring?

Citroen C3 vs Dacia Spring: Key differences

Citroen C3

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • barely cheaper
  • moderately more power
  • markedly more electric range
  • marginally more trunk space
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Dacia Spring

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • visibly more efficient
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately 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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Citroen C3 is barely cheaper – starting at 13,700 £ , while the Dacia Spring costs 14,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 780 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Dacia Spring is visibly more efficient: consuming 12.4 kWh/100km compared to 16.7 kWh/100km for the Citroen C3. That’s a difference of about 4.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Citroen C3 offers markedly more range – reaching up to 325 km, about 100 km more than the Dacia Spring.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Citroen C3 offers moderately more power – delivering 113 HP compared to 100 HP. That’s roughly 13 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Dacia Spring is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 9.6 s, while the Citroen C3 takes 9.9 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Citroen C3 delivers clearly more torque with 205 Nm compared to 137 Nm. That’s about 68 Nm more.

C3

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 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Dacia Spring is moderately lighter – 1,070 kg compared to 1,226 kg. The difference is around 156 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen C3 offers marginally more boot space – 310 L compared to 308 L. That’s a difference of about 2 L.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen C3 carries noticeably more – 423 kg compared to 274 kg. That’s a difference of about 149 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen C3 is decisively 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.

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C3

Citroen C3

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 101 - 113 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5 - 5.6 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.7 - 17.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 212 - 325 km
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Citroen C3

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Dacia Spring

Costs and Consumption
Price
13,700 - 24,600 £
Price
14,500 - 16,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 17.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.4 - 12.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
212 - 325 km
Electric Range
221 - 225 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 126 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,226 - 1,518 kg
Curb weight
1,070 kg
Trunk capacity
310 L
Trunk capacity
308 L
Length
4,015 mm
Length
-
Width
1,755 mm
Width
1,583 mm
Height
1,567 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,220 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
227 - 423 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 - 113 HP
Power HP
70 - 100 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 12 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 - 12.3 s
Max Speed
132 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
120 - 205 Nm
Torque
137 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
74 - 83 kW
Power kW
52 - 75 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Dacia
What drivetrain options does the Citroen C3 have?

The Citroen C3 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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