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Dacia Spring vs CUPRA Born comparison

Compare performance (102 HP vs 326 HP), boot space and price (14,500 £ vs 34,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Spring or CUPRA Born?

Dacia Spring vs CUPRA Born: Key differences

Dacia Spring

4.7 (4 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • somewhat more efficient
  • considerably lighter
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CUPRA Born

3.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • substantially more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately 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.

Dacia Spring is significantly cheaper – starting at 14,500 £ , while the CUPRA Born costs 34,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,792 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Dacia Spring is somewhat more efficient: consuming 12.4 kWh/100km compared to 14.1 kWh/100km for the CUPRA Born. That’s a difference of about 1.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the CUPRA Born offers substantially more range – reaching up to 630 km, about 405 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 CUPRA Born offers significantly more power – delivering 326 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 224 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Born is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 5.6 s, while the Dacia Spring takes 9.6 s. That’s about 4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Born delivers significantly more torque with 545 Nm compared to 137 Nm. That’s about 408 Nm more.

Spring

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: CUPRA Born offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Dacia Spring is considerably lighter – 1,070 kg compared to 1,899 kg. The difference is around 829 kg.

Looking at boot space, the CUPRA Born offers moderately more boot space – 385 L compared to 308 L. That’s a difference of about 77 L.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Born carries significantly more – 461 kg compared to 274 kg. That’s a difference of about 187 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Born is clearly superior 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.

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CUPRA Born

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 190 - 326 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.1 - 14.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 484 - 630 km
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
14,500 - 16,900 £
Price
34,300 - 43,700 £
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
14.1 - 14.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
221 - 225 km
Electric Range
484 - 630 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,070 kg
Curb weight
1,899 - 2,004 kg
Trunk capacity
308 L
Trunk capacity
385 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,583 mm
Width
1,809 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
274 kg
Payload
426 - 461 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
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
70 - 102 HP
Power HP
190 - 326 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 - 12.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
137 Nm
Torque
350 - 545 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
52 - 75 kW
Power kW
140 - 240 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Dacia
Brand
CUPRA
Is the Dacia Spring offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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