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Dacia Spring vs Ford Transit Bus comparison

Compare performance (102 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (14,500 £ vs 50,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Spring or Ford Transit Bus?

Dacia Spring vs Ford Transit Bus: Key differences

Dacia Spring

4.7 (4 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly lighter
  • substantially more trunk space
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Ford Transit Bus

  • visibly 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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Dacia Spring is considerably cheaper – starting at 14,500 £ , while the Ford Transit Bus costs 50,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 36,015 £.

Transit Bus

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 Ford Transit Bus offers visibly more power – delivering 150 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 48 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Transit Bus delivers substantially more torque with 390 Nm compared to 137 Nm. That’s about 253 Nm more.

Spring

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Ford Transit Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Dacia Spring is significantly lighter – 1,070 kg compared to 2,338 kg. The difference is around 1,268 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Dacia Spring offers substantially more boot space – 308 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 308 L.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Bus carries significantly more – 1,162 kg compared to 274 kg. That’s a difference of about 888 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Dacia Spring stands well ahead of its rival 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
50,500 - 52,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
9.4 - 9.5 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
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
245 - 248 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
70 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
4
Seats
9
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,070 kg
Curb weight
2,338 - 2,385 kg
Trunk capacity
308 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
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Length
5,531 - 5,981 mm
Width
1,583 mm
Width
2,059 mm
Height
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Height
2,530 - 2,533 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
274 kg
Payload
1,115 - 1,162 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
70 - 102 HP
Power HP
130 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 - 12.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
137 Nm
Torque
360 - 390 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
52 - 75 kW
Power kW
96 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,996 cm3

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

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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