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Dacia Spring vs Fiat Ducato comparison

Compare performance (102 HP vs 140 HP), boot space and price (14,500 £ vs 41,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Spring or Fiat Ducato?

Dacia Spring vs Fiat Ducato: Key differences

Dacia Spring

4.7 (4 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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Fiat Ducato

  • markedly more power
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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 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 significantly cheaper – starting at 14,500 £ , while the Fiat Ducato costs 41,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 26,672 £.

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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 Fiat Ducato offers markedly more power – delivering 140 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 38 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Fiat Ducato delivers clearly more torque with 350 Nm compared to 137 Nm. That’s about 213 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: Dacia Spring offers more seats – 4 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Dacia Spring is significantly lighter – 1,070 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 1,095 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Fiat Ducato carries considerably more – 2,020 kg compared to 274 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,746 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Dacia Spring 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.

from £14,500
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Dacia Spring

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 70 - 102 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 12.4 - 12.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 221 - 225 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
14,500 - 16,900 £
Price
41,200 - 43,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 8.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.4 - 12.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
221 - 225 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
198 - 217 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
4
Seats
3
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,070 kg
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,230 kg
Trunk capacity
308 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,583 mm
Width
2,050 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
1,315 - 2,020 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
70 - 102 HP
Power HP
140 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 - 12.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
137 Nm
Torque
350 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
52 - 75 kW
Power kW
103 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
2,184 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Dacia
Brand
Fiat
Is the Dacia Spring offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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