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Dacia Spring vs Citroen C3 comparison

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

Dacia Spring vs Citroen C3: Key differences

Dacia Spring

4.7 (4 Reviews)
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  • noticeably more efficient
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter
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Citroen C3

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  • marginally cheaper
  • a bit more power
  • visibly more electric range
  • marginally 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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Citroen C3 is marginally 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 noticeably 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 visibly more range – reaching up to 325 km, about 100 km more than the Dacia Spring.

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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 Citroen C3 offers a bit 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 marginally 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.

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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 C3 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Dacia Spring is somewhat 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 holds a decisive overall lead 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

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

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,070 kg
Curb weight
1,226 - 1,518 kg
Trunk capacity
308 L
Trunk capacity
310 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,583 mm
Width
1,755 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
274 kg
Payload
227 - 423 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
70 - 100 HP
Power HP
101 - 113 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 - 12.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 12 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
137 Nm
Torque
120 - 205 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
52 - 75 kW
Power kW
74 - 83 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C
Brand
Dacia
Brand
Citroen
Is the Dacia Spring offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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