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Dacia Spring vs Fiat Panda comparison

Compare performance (100 HP vs 70 HP), boot space and price (14,500 £ vs 14,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Spring or Fiat Panda?

Dacia Spring vs Fiat Panda: Key differences

Dacia Spring

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
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Fiat Panda

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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  • barely cheaper
  • marginally lighter
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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.

Fiat Panda is barely cheaper – starting at 14,100 £ , while the Dacia Spring costs 14,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 351 £.

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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 Dacia Spring offers visibly more power – delivering 100 HP compared to 70 HP. That’s roughly 30 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Dacia Spring is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 9.6 s, while the Fiat Panda takes 13.9 s. That’s about 4.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Dacia Spring delivers markedly more torque with 137 Nm compared to 92 Nm. That’s about 45 Nm more.

Spring

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 4 people.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat Panda is marginally lighter – 1,055 kg compared to 1,070 kg. The difference is around 15 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Dacia Spring offers markedly more boot space – 308 L compared to 225 L. That’s a difference of about 83 L.

When it comes to payload, the Fiat Panda carries markedly more – 365 kg compared to 274 kg. That’s a difference of about 91 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Dacia Spring is decisively ahead 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 - 100 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
14,100 £
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
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Electric Range
221 - 225 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
113 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
38 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
4
Doors
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Doors
5
Curb weight
1,070 kg
Curb weight
1,055 kg
Trunk capacity
308 L
Trunk capacity
225 L
Length
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Length
3,635 mm
Width
1,583 mm
Width
1,643 mm
Height
-
Height
1,551 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
870 L
Payload
274 kg
Payload
365 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
70 - 100 HP
Power HP
70 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 - 12.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
164 km/h
Torque
137 Nm
Torque
92 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
52 - 75 kW
Power kW
51 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
999 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
Dacia
Brand
Fiat
Is the Dacia Spring offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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