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Dacia Spring vs Fiat 500 comparison

Compare performance (100 HP vs 118 HP), boot space and price (14,500 £ vs 17,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Spring or Fiat 500?

Dacia Spring vs Fiat 500: Key differences

Dacia Spring

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • somewhat cheaper
  • very slightly more efficient
  • barely lighter
  • clearly more trunk space

Fiat 500

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • somewhat more power
  • noticeably more electric range
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h

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 often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Dacia Spring is somewhat cheaper – starting at 14,500 £ , while the Fiat 500 costs 17,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,649 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Dacia Spring is very slightly more efficient: consuming 12.4 kWh/100km compared to 13 kWh/100km for the Fiat 500. That’s a difference of about 0.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Fiat 500 offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 331 km, about 106 km more than the Dacia Spring.

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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 Fiat 500 offers somewhat more power – delivering 118 HP compared to 100 HP. That’s roughly 18 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Fiat 500 is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 9 s, while the Dacia Spring takes 9.6 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Fiat 500 delivers markedly more torque with 220 Nm compared to 137 Nm. That’s about 83 Nm more.

Spring

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 terms of curb weight, Dacia Spring is barely lighter – 1,070 kg compared to 1,130 kg. The difference is around 60 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Dacia Spring offers clearly more boot space – 308 L compared to 185 L. That’s a difference of about 123 L.

When it comes to payload, the Fiat 500 carries moderately more – 325 kg compared to 274 kg. That’s a difference of about 51 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Fiat 500 stands out in the key areas 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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Fiat 500

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 65 - 118 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13 - 14.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 190 - 331 km
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Cristian
12 Jan 2026, 12:27:33

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3.7 (1 Reviews)
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Reijo Muhonen
28 Feb 2026, 16:46:06

I've owned both cars, and I still end up with the Fiat 500 — it always puts me in a good mood. For longer trips I take the train.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
14,500 - 16,900 £
Price
17,100 - 30,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.4 - 12.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
221 - 225 km
Electric Range
190 - 331 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
21.3 - 37.3 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 121 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
3 - 4
Curb weight
1,070 kg
Curb weight
1,130 - 1,475 kg
Trunk capacity
308 L
Trunk capacity
183 - 185 L
Length
-
Length
3,631 - 3,632 mm
Width
1,583 mm
Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Height
-
Height
1,527 - 1,532 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
440 - 550 L
Payload
274 kg
Payload
250 - 325 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
70 - 100 HP
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 - 12.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 16.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
135 - 155 km/h
Torque
137 Nm
Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
52 - 75 kW
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
999 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
Brand
Dacia
Brand
Fiat
Is the Dacia Spring offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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