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Dacia Spring vs Ford Ranger comparison

Compare performance (102 HP vs 281 HP), boot space and price (14,500 £ vs 48,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Spring or Ford Ranger?

Dacia Spring vs Ford Ranger: Key differences

Dacia Spring

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  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • considerably lighter
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Ford Ranger

  • significantly more power
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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 Ford Ranger costs 48,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 33,954 £.

As for electric range, the Dacia Spring offers substantially more range – reaching up to 225 km, about 183 km more than the Ford Ranger.

Ranger

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 Ford Ranger offers significantly more power – delivering 281 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 179 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Ranger is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.7 s, while the Dacia Spring takes 9.6 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Ranger delivers significantly more torque with 697 Nm compared to 137 Nm. That’s about 560 Nm more.

Spring

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: Ford Ranger offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Dacia Spring is considerably lighter – 1,070 kg compared to 2,405 kg. The difference is around 1,335 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Ranger carries substantially more – 989 kg compared to 274 kg. That’s a difference of about 715 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Dacia Spring holds a decisive overall lead 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
Dacia Spring
Ford Ranger

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Dacia Spring

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.

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Ford Ranger

The Ford Ranger is a workhorse with the manners of a grown-up pickup—practical, tough, and surprisingly civilized on the road. It’s the sort of truck that laughs at mud on the weekend and performs like a sensible daily driver during the week, making it an easy sell for buyers who want capability without theatrics.

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Dacia Spring
Ford Ranger

Costs and Consumption

Price
14,500 - 16,900 £
Price
48,400 - 57,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
3.1 - 10.1 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
42 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
70 - 265 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Pickup
Seats
4
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,070 kg
Curb weight
2,405 - 2,511 kg
Trunk capacity
308 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,583 mm
Width
1,918 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
274 kg
Payload
845 - 989 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
70 - 102 HP
Power HP
240 - 281 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 - 12.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
137 Nm
Torque
600 - 697 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
52 - 75 kW
Power kW
177 - 207 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
2,261 - 2,993 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
Dacia
Brand
Ford
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