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Dacia Spring vs Fiat Qubo comparison

Compare performance (100 HP vs 136 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 Qubo?

Dacia Spring vs Fiat Qubo: Key differences

Dacia Spring

4.7 (4 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
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Fiat Qubo

  • visibly more power
  • markedly more electric range
  • significantly 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 substantially cheaper – starting at 14,500 £ , while the Fiat Qubo costs 21,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,506 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Dacia Spring is substantially more efficient: consuming 12.4 kWh/100km compared to 18 kWh/100km for the Fiat Qubo. That’s a difference of about 5.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Fiat Qubo offers markedly more range – reaching up to 340 km, about 115 km more than the Dacia Spring.

Qubo

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 Qubo offers visibly more power – delivering 136 HP compared to 100 HP. That’s roughly 36 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Dacia Spring is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 9.6 s, while the Fiat Qubo takes 11.3 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Fiat Qubo delivers substantially more torque with 300 Nm compared to 137 Nm. That’s about 163 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: Fiat Qubo offers more seats – 7 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Dacia Spring is noticeably lighter – 1,070 kg compared to 1,401 kg. The difference is around 331 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Fiat Qubo offers significantly more boot space – 1,900 L compared to 308 L. That’s a difference of about 1,592 L.

When it comes to payload, the Fiat Qubo carries considerably more – 735 kg compared to 274 kg. That’s a difference of about 461 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Fiat Qubo 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.

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Fiat Qubo

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Petrol, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 100 - 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.3 - 6.6 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 340 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
14,500 - 16,900 £
Price
21,000 - 34,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.4 - 12.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18 kWh/100km
Electric Range
221 - 225 km
Electric Range
340 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 150 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
4
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,070 kg
Curb weight
1,401 - 1,736 kg
Trunk capacity
308 L
Trunk capacity
1,355 - 1,900 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,583 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
274 kg
Payload
554 - 735 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
70 - 100 HP
Power HP
100 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 - 12.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.3 - 13.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
137 Nm
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
52 - 75 kW
Power kW
74 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
Brand
Dacia
Brand
Fiat
Is the Dacia Spring offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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