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Dacia Spring vs Genesis GV80 comparison

Compare performance (100 HP vs 304 HP), boot space and price (14,500 £ vs 59,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Spring or Genesis GV80?

Dacia Spring vs Genesis GV80: Key differences

Dacia Spring

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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Genesis GV80

  • substantially more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly 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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Dacia Spring is significantly cheaper – starting at 14,500 £ , while the Genesis GV80 costs 59,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 44,897 £.

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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 Genesis GV80 offers substantially more power – delivering 304 HP compared to 100 HP. That’s roughly 204 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Genesis GV80 is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.9 s, while the Dacia Spring takes 9.6 s. That’s about 2.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Genesis GV80 delivers substantially more torque with 588 Nm compared to 137 Nm. That’s about 451 Nm more.

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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: Genesis GV80 offers more seats – 7 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Dacia Spring is clearly lighter – 1,070 kg compared to 2,155 kg. The difference is around 1,085 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Genesis GV80 offers clearly more boot space – 735 L compared to 308 L. That’s a difference of about 427 L.

When it comes to payload, the Genesis GV80 carries clearly more – 690 kg compared to 274 kg. That’s a difference of about 416 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.

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Dacia Spring

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 70 - 100 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
59,400 - 75,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
8.8 - 10.8 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
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Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
231 - 241 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,070 kg
Curb weight
2,155 - 2,325 kg
Trunk capacity
308 L
Trunk capacity
727 - 735 L
Length
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Length
4,945 mm
Width
1,583 mm
Width
1,975 mm
Height
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Height
1,715 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,144 - 2,152 L
Payload
274 kg
Payload
660 - 690 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
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 - 100 HP
Power HP
272 - 304 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 - 12.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
230 - 237 km/h
Torque
137 Nm
Torque
422 - 588 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
52 - 75 kW
Power kW
200 - 224 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
2,497 - 2,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Dacia
Brand
Genesis
Is the Dacia Spring offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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