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Dacia Spring vs Aiways U5 comparison

Compare performance (102 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (14,500 £ vs 33,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Spring or Aiways U5?

Dacia Spring vs Aiways U5: Key differences

Dacia Spring

4.7 (4 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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Aiways U5

4.5 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
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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

Spring

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Dacia Spring is significantly cheaper – starting at 14,500 £ , while the Aiways U5 costs 33,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,430 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Dacia Spring is noticeably more efficient: consuming 12.4 kWh/100km compared to 16.6 kWh/100km for the Aiways U5. That’s a difference of about 4.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Aiways U5 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 410 km, about 185 km more than the Dacia Spring.

U5

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 Aiways U5 offers significantly more power – delivering 204 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 102 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Aiways U5 is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.5 s, while the Dacia Spring takes 9.6 s. That’s about 2.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Aiways U5 delivers clearly more torque with 310 Nm compared to 137 Nm. That’s about 173 Nm more.

Spring

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: Aiways U5 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Dacia Spring is substantially lighter – 1,070 kg compared to 1,720 kg. The difference is around 650 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Aiways U5 offers markedly more boot space – 432 L compared to 308 L. That’s a difference of about 124 L.

When it comes to payload, the Aiways U5 carries markedly more – 435 kg compared to 274 kg. That’s a difference of about 161 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Aiways U5 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 £33,900
U5

Aiways U5

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 204 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.6 - 17 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 400 - 410 km
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12 Jan 2026, 12:27:33

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Costs and Consumption
Price
14,500 - 16,900 £
Price
33,900 - 39,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.4 - 12.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.6 - 17 kWh/100km
Electric Range
221 - 225 km
Electric Range
400 - 410 km
Battery Capacity
-
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
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,070 kg
Curb weight
1,720 - 1,770 kg
Trunk capacity
308 L
Trunk capacity
432 L
Length
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Length
4,680 mm
Width
1,583 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Height
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Height
1,700 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,555 L
Payload
274 kg
Payload
385 - 435 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
70 - 102 HP
Power HP
204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 - 12.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 7.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
160 km/h
Torque
137 Nm
Torque
310 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
52 - 75 kW
Power kW
150 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Dacia
Brand
Aiways
Is the Dacia Spring offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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