Compare performance (113 HP vs 65 HP), boot space and price (13700 £ vs 14500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 or Dacia Spring?
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.
Citroen C3 has a slight advantage in terms of price – it starts at 13700 £ , while the Dacia Spring costs 14500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 780 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Dacia Spring: with 13.20 kWh per 100 km, it’s noticeable more efficient than the Citroen C3 with 16.60 kWh. That’s a difference of about 3.40 kWh.
As for electric range, the Citroen C3 performs evident better – achieving up to 324 km, about 96 km more than the Dacia Spring.
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 has a significantly edge – offering 113 HP compared to 65 HP. That’s roughly 48 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Citroen C3 is clearly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 9.90 s, while the Dacia Spring takes 13.70 s. That’s about 3.80 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Citroen C3 performs slight better – reaching 132 km/h, while the Dacia Spring tops out at 125 km/h. The difference is around 7 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Citroen C3 pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 205 Nm compared to 125 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm difference.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: Citroen C3 offers a bit more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.
In curb weight, Dacia Spring is clearly perceptible lighter – 1013 kg compared to 1226 kg. The difference is around 213 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Citroen C3 offers hardly perceptible more room – 310 L compared to 308 L. That’s a difference of about 2 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Citroen C3 performs somewhat better – up to 1220 L, which is about 216 L more than the Dacia Spring.
When it comes to payload, Citroen C3 evident takes the win – 423 kg compared to 302 kg. That’s a difference of about 121 kg.
The Citroen C3 is far ahead 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.
The Citroën C3 is a cheeky little city car that turns heads with its bold, quirky styling and a surprisingly comfy, well-thought-out interior. It’s an ideal companion for urban life — easy to park, friendly to drive and built to make everyday trips feel a bit more fun without breaking the bank.
detailsThe 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.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
13700 - 23800 £
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Price
14500 - 17100 £
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 L
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.6 - 17.2 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
13.2 - 14.1 kWh
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Electric Range
206 - 324 km
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Electric Range
225 - 228 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
26.80 kWh
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co2
0 - 126 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
2 - 5
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Seats
4
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1226 - 1518 kg
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Curb weight
1013 - 1050 kg
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Trunk capacity
310 L
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Trunk capacity
308 L
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Length
4015 mm
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Length
3701 mm
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Width
1755 mm
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Width
1583 mm
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Height
1567 mm
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Height
1519 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1220 L
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Max trunk capacity
1004 L
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Payload
227 - 423 kg
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Payload
265 - 302 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
101 - 113 HP
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Power HP
44 - 65 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 12 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.7 - 19.1 s
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Max Speed
125 - 132 km/h
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Max Speed
125 km/h
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Torque
120 - 205 Nm
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Torque
113 - 125 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
74 - 83 kW
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Power kW
33 - 48 kW
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Engine capacity
1199 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Citroen
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Brand
Dacia
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The Citroen C3 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.