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Citroen C4 vs Dacia Spring comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 100 HP), boot space and price (20,600 £ vs 14,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C4 or Dacia Spring?

Citroen C4 vs Dacia Spring: Key differences

Citroen C4

4.5 (5 Reviews)
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  • noticeably more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space
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Dacia Spring

4.7 (4 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • moderately more efficient
  • markedly 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

C4

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 substantially cheaper – starting at 14,500 £ , while the Citroen C4 costs 20,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,077 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Dacia Spring is moderately more efficient: consuming 12.4 kWh/100km compared to 14.6 kWh/100km for the Citroen C4. That’s a difference of about 2.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Citroen C4 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 427 km, about 202 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 Citroen C4 offers noticeably more power – delivering 156 HP compared to 100 HP. That’s roughly 56 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Citroen C4 is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the Dacia Spring takes 9.6 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Citroen C4 delivers considerably more torque with 270 Nm compared to 137 Nm. That’s about 133 Nm more.

C4

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Citroen C4 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Dacia Spring is markedly lighter – 1,070 kg compared to 1,403 kg. The difference is around 333 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen C4 offers visibly more boot space – 510 L compared to 308 L. That’s a difference of about 202 L.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen C4 carries markedly more – 406 kg compared to 274 kg. That’s a difference of about 132 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen C4 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.

from £20,600
C4

Citroen C4

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 110 - 156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.7 - 4.8 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.6 - 15.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 354 - 427 km
Citroen C4
Dacia Spring

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Citroen C4

Citroën C4 wears its French eccentricity with confidence, pairing bold, sculpted styling with a supremely comfortable ride that turns mundane commutes into a gentler affair. If you value relaxed comfort, clever practicality and a car with personality rather than pretence, the C4 is a charming, sensible choice — and it won't make you miss the usual hot‑hatch theatrics.

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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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Citroen C4
Dacia Spring

Costs and Consumption

Price
20,600 - 32,200 £
Price
14,500 - 16,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 4.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.6 - 15.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.4 - 12.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
354 - 427 km
Electric Range
221 - 225 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 108 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
1,403 - 1,652 kg
Curb weight
1,070 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 510 L
Trunk capacity
308 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,800 - 1,834 mm
Width
1,583 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
379 - 406 kg
Payload
274 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 156 HP
Power HP
70 - 100 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 - 12.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Torque
137 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
81 - 115 kW
Power kW
52 - 75 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Dacia
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