Dacia Spring vs BYD Dolphin Surf – Differences & prices compared

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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

Dacia Spring has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 14500 £, while the BYD Dolphin Surf costs 19700 £. That’s a price difference of around 5220 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Dacia Spring: with 13.20 kWh per 100 km, it’s to a small extent more efficient than the BYD Dolphin Surf with 15.50 kWh. That’s a difference of about 2.30 kWh.

As for range, the BYD Dolphin Surf performs noticeable better – achieving up to 322 km, about 94 km more than the Dacia Spring.

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 BYD Dolphin Surf has a clearly edge – offering 156 HP compared to 65 HP. That’s roughly 91 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Dolphin Surf is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 9.10 s, while the Dacia Spring takes 13.70 s. That’s about 4.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BYD Dolphin Surf performs somewhat better – reaching 150 km/h, while the Dacia Spring tops out at 125 km/h. The difference is around 25 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Dolphin Surf pulls clearly stronger with 220 Nm compared to 125 Nm. That’s about 95 Nm difference.

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 4 people.

In curb weight, the Dacia Spring is distinct lighter – 1013 kg compared to 1294 kg. The difference is around 281 kg.

Boot capacity is identical – both offer 308 L of storage.

In maximum load capacity, the BYD Dolphin Surf performs minimal better – up to 1037 L, which is about 33 L more than the Dacia Spring.

When it comes to payload, BYD Dolphin Surf slightly takes the win – 344 kg compared to 302 kg. That’s a difference of about 42 kg.

Our conclusion: The BYD Dolphin Surf proves to be wins the duel decisively and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, BYD Dolphin Surf is the better all-rounder in this comparison.