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Dacia Spring vs Ford Transit Connect comparison

Compare performance (102 HP vs 122 HP), boot space and price (14,500 £ vs 30,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Spring or Ford Transit Connect?

Dacia Spring vs Ford Transit Connect: Key differences

Dacia Spring

4.7 (4 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably lighter
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Ford Transit Connect

  • a bit 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:

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.

Dacia Spring is clearly cheaper – starting at 14,500 £ , while the Ford Transit Connect costs 30,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,319 £.

Transit Connect

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 Ford Transit Connect offers a bit more power – delivering 122 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 20 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 Ford Transit Connect takes 11.4 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Transit Connect delivers substantially more torque with 320 Nm compared to 137 Nm. That’s about 183 Nm more.

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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: Dacia Spring offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Dacia Spring is considerably lighter – 1,070 kg compared to 1,575 kg. The difference is around 505 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Connect carries clearly more – 780 kg compared to 274 kg. That’s a difference of about 506 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Dacia Spring 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.

from £14,500
Spring

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
30,800 - 35,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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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
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
-
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
4
Seats
2
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,070 kg
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,620 kg
Trunk capacity
308 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,583 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
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Height
-
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
274 kg
Payload
775 - 780 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
70 - 102 HP
Power HP
122 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 - 12.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 11.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
137 Nm
Torque
320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
52 - 75 kW
Power kW
90 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,968 cm3

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

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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