Compare performance (65 HP vs 8 HP), boot space and price (14500 £ vs 8500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Spring or Fiat Topolino?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Fiat Topolino has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 8500 £ , while the Dacia Spring costs 14500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6008 £.
As for electric range, the Dacia Spring performs significantly better – achieving up to 228 km, about 153 km more than the Fiat Topolino.
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 Dacia Spring has a decisively edge – offering 65 HP compared to 8 HP. That’s roughly 57 HP more horsepower.
In terms of top speed, the Dacia Spring performs convincingly better – reaching 125 km/h, while the Fiat Topolino tops out at 45 km/h. The difference is around 80 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Dacia Spring pulls convincingly stronger with 125 Nm compared to 44 Nm. That’s about 81 Nm difference.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Seats: Dacia Spring offers convincingly more seating capacity – 4 vs 2.
In curb weight, Fiat Topolino is decisively lighter – 562 kg compared to 1013 kg. The difference is around 451 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Dacia Spring offers significantly more room – 308 L compared to 63 L. That’s a difference of about 245 L.
When it comes to payload, Dacia Spring decisively takes the win – 302 kg compared to 138 kg. That’s a difference of about 164 kg.
The Dacia Spring proves to be is largely superior and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Dacia Spring is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
The Dacia Spring is an unpretentious city electric that strips EV ownership down to the essentials, offering clean, fuss-free transport for daily urban life. It won't impress luxury-seekers, but its cheerful practicality and rock-bottom running costs make it a clever, no-nonsense choice for anyone who wants electric mobility without the drama.
detailsThe Fiat Topolino is a pint-sized charmer that turns every commute into a smile-inducing event, marrying vintage Italian flair with a delightfully simple driving experience. For city buyers who prize personality over pace, it offers quirky practicality, effortless parking and an irresistible retro look that feels like a Vespa with four wheels.
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Price
14500 - 17100 £
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Price
8500 £
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
13.2 - 14.1 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
225 - 228 km
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Electric Range
75 km
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Battery Capacity
26.80 kWh
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Battery Capacity
5.40 kWh
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
4
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Seats
2
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Doors
5
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Doors
2 - 3
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Curb weight
1013 - 1050 kg
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Curb weight
562 kg
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Trunk capacity
308 L
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Trunk capacity
63 L
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Length
3701 mm
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Length
2535 mm
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Width
1583 mm
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Width
1400 mm
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Height
1519 mm
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Height
1530 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1004 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
265 - 302 kg
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Payload
138 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
44 - 65 HP
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Power HP
8 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.7 - 19.1 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
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Max Speed
125 km/h
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Max Speed
45 km/h
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Torque
113 - 125 Nm
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Torque
44 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
33 - 48 kW
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Power kW
6 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2024
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Model Year
2023
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Dacia
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Brand
Fiat
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The Dacia Spring is available as Front-Wheel Drive.