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Dacia Spring vs DS Automobiles DS 3 comparison

Compare performance (102 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (14,500 £ vs 29,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Spring or DS Automobiles DS 3?

Dacia Spring vs DS Automobiles DS 3: Key differences

Dacia Spring

4.7 (4 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • moderately lighter
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DS Automobiles DS 3

  • clearly more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • very slightly 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:

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

Dacia Spring is substantially cheaper – starting at 14,500 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 3 costs 29,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,017 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Dacia Spring is visibly more efficient: consuming 12.4 kWh/100km compared to 15.5 kWh/100km for the DS Automobiles DS 3. That’s a difference of about 3.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the DS Automobiles DS 3 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 175 km more than the Dacia Spring.

DS 3

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 DS Automobiles DS 3 offers clearly more power – delivering 156 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 54 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the DS Automobiles DS 3 is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 9.1 s, while the Dacia Spring takes 9.6 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the DS Automobiles DS 3 delivers significantly more torque with 260 Nm compared to 137 Nm. That’s about 123 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: DS Automobiles DS 3 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Dacia Spring is moderately lighter – 1,070 kg compared to 1,249 kg. The difference is around 179 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 3 offers moderately more boot space – 350 L compared to 308 L. That’s a difference of about 42 L.

When it comes to payload, the DS Automobiles DS 3 carries substantially more – 466 kg compared to 274 kg. That’s a difference of about 192 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles DS 3 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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DS 3

DS Automobiles DS 3

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 145 - 156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 400 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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DS Automobiles DS 3

The DS 3 is a chic, compact premium hatch that stands out with couture styling and an interior that feels more boutique than bargain-bin. It serves up a poised, city-friendly drive with plenty of French flair — ideal for buyers who want personality as much as practicality and don’t mind turning heads at the lights.

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DS Automobiles DS 3

Costs and Consumption
Price
14,500 - 16,900 £
Price
29,500 - 37,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.4 - 12.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
221 - 225 km
Electric Range
400 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 112 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,070 kg
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Trunk capacity
308 L
Trunk capacity
350 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,583 mm
Width
1,791 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
274 kg
Payload
362 - 466 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
70 - 102 HP
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 - 12.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
137 Nm
Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
52 - 75 kW
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
Brand
Dacia
Brand
DS Automobiles
Is the Dacia Spring offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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