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Dacia Spring vs Fiat 600 comparison

Compare performance (100 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (14,500 £ vs 21,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Spring or Fiat 600?

Dacia Spring vs Fiat 600: Key differences

Dacia Spring

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • slightly lighter
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Fiat 600

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • markedly more power
  • considerably more electric range
  • somewhat 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 Fiat 600 costs 21,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,506 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Dacia Spring is clearly more efficient: consuming 12.4 kWh/100km compared to 15.1 kWh/100km for the Fiat 600. That’s a difference of about 2.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Fiat 600 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 409 km, about 184 km more than the Dacia Spring.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Fiat 600 offers markedly more power – delivering 156 HP compared to 100 HP. That’s roughly 56 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Fiat 600 is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 8.5 s, while the Dacia Spring takes 9.6 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Fiat 600 delivers substantially more torque with 260 Nm compared to 137 Nm. That’s about 123 Nm more.

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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: Fiat 600 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Dacia Spring is slightly lighter – 1,070 kg compared to 1,265 kg. The difference is around 195 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Fiat 600 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 Fiat 600 carries significantly more – 517 kg compared to 274 kg. That’s a difference of about 243 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Fiat 600 stands well ahead of its rival 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 600

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Electric, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 100 - 156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.8 - 5.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 409 km
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Reviews Dacia Spring

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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Cristian
12 Jan 2026, 12:27:33

Best car for value

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Reviews Fiat 600

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Jos van der kolk
20 Jan 2026, 21:23:37

Lovely car — one thing they forgot: the 600 has a heat pump and, as far as I know, the 500 doesn’t, which is quite an important detail.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
14,500 - 16,900 £
Price
21,000 - 31,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.4 - 12.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
221 - 225 km
Electric Range
409 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 129 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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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
1,265 - 1,595 kg
Trunk capacity
308 L
Trunk capacity
360 - 385 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,583 mm
Width
1,779 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
274 kg
Payload
427 - 517 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
70 - 100 HP
Power HP
100 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 - 12.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
137 Nm
Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
52 - 75 kW
Power kW
74 - 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, D
Brand
Dacia
Brand
Fiat
Is the Dacia Spring offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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