Compare performance (102 HP vs 226 HP), boot space and price (14,500 £ vs 22,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Spring or CUPRA Raval?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.
Dacia Spring is significantly cheaper – starting at 14,500 £ , while the CUPRA Raval costs 22,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,757 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the Dacia Spring is very slightly more efficient: consuming 12.4 kWh/100km compared to 13.6 kWh/100km for the CUPRA Raval. That’s a difference of about 1.2 kWh/100km.
As for electric range, the CUPRA Raval offers clearly more range – reaching up to 445 km, about 220 km more than the Dacia Spring.
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 CUPRA Raval offers significantly more power – delivering 226 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 124 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Raval is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 6.8 s, while the Dacia Spring takes 9.6 s. That’s about 2.8 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Raval delivers significantly more torque with 290 Nm compared to 137 Nm. That’s about 153 Nm more.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: CUPRA Raval offers more seats – 5 vs 4.
In terms of curb weight, Dacia Spring is substantially lighter – 1,070 kg compared to 1,610 kg. The difference is around 540 kg.
Looking at boot space, the CUPRA Raval offers markedly more boot space – 441 L compared to 308 L. That’s a difference of about 133 L.
When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Raval carries significantly more – 475 kg compared to 274 kg. That’s a difference of about 201 kg.
The CUPRA Raval 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.
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.
detailsThe CUPRA Raval is a compact electric hatch that mixes hot‑hatch intent with genuine everyday practicality, pairing an unusually roomy, flexible boot with a modern Android‑based infotainment that feels responsive. It drives in a composed, traction‑rich way that suits city and family life, though the steering leans toward assuredness rather than playfulness and some climate controls rely on touch sliders that can be fiddly on the move.
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
14,500 - 16,900 £
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Price
22,200 - 39,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.4 - 12.7 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13.6 - 16.1 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
221 - 225 km
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Electric Range
300 - 445 km
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
4
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Seats
5
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Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,070 kg
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Curb weight
1,610 - 1,615 kg
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Trunk capacity
308 L
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Trunk capacity
441 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,583 mm
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Width
1,784 mm
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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
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Payload
470 - 475 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
70 - 102 HP
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Power HP
116 - 226 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 - 12.3 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 - 7.1 s
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
137 Nm
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Torque
290 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
52 - 75 kW
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Power kW
85 - 166 kW
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Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Dacia
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Brand
CUPRA
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