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Dacia Spring vs Genesis GV70 comparison

Compare performance (102 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (14,500 £ vs 59,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Spring or Genesis GV70?

Dacia Spring vs Genesis GV70: Key differences

Dacia Spring

4.7 (4 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • considerably lighter
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Genesis GV70

  • clearly more power
  • considerably more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly 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:

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 considerably cheaper – starting at 14,500 £ , while the Genesis GV70 costs 59,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 44,700 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Dacia Spring is considerably more efficient: consuming 12.4 kWh/100km compared to 19.4 kWh/100km for the Genesis GV70. That’s a difference of about 7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Genesis GV70 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 479 km, about 254 km more than the Dacia Spring.

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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 Genesis GV70 offers clearly more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 388 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Genesis GV70 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.4 s, while the Dacia Spring takes 9.6 s. That’s about 5.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Genesis GV70 delivers significantly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 137 Nm. That’s about 563 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: Genesis GV70 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Dacia Spring is considerably lighter – 1,070 kg compared to 2,335 kg. The difference is around 1,265 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Genesis GV70 offers visibly more boot space – 503 L compared to 308 L. That’s a difference of about 195 L.

When it comes to payload, the Genesis GV70 carries substantially more – 515 kg compared to 274 kg. That’s a difference of about 241 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Genesis GV70 holds a narrow 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.

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Genesis GV70

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 490 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 479 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
14,500 - 16,900 £
Price
59,200 - 64,500 £
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
19.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
221 - 225 km
Electric Range
479 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,070 kg
Curb weight
2,335 kg
Trunk capacity
308 L
Trunk capacity
503 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,583 mm
Width
1,910 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
274 kg
Payload
515 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
70 - 102 HP
Power HP
490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 - 12.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
137 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
52 - 75 kW
Power kW
360 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Dacia
Brand
Genesis
Is the Dacia Spring offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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