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Dacia Spring vs GWM WEY 05 comparison

Compare performance (102 HP vs 476 HP), boot space and price (14,500 £ vs 51,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Spring or GWM WEY 05?

Dacia Spring vs GWM WEY 05: Key differences

Dacia Spring

4.7 (4 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • visibly more electric range
  • substantially lighter
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GWM WEY 05

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly 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 clearly cheaper – starting at 14,500 £ , while the GWM WEY 05 costs 51,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 36,857 £.

As for electric range, the Dacia Spring offers visibly more range – reaching up to 225 km, about 67 km more than the GWM WEY 05.

WEY 05

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 GWM WEY 05 offers significantly more power – delivering 476 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 374 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the GWM WEY 05 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the Dacia Spring takes 9.6 s. That’s about 4.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the GWM WEY 05 delivers significantly more torque with 847 Nm compared to 137 Nm. That’s about 710 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: GWM WEY 05 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Dacia Spring is substantially lighter – 1,070 kg compared to 2,410 kg. The difference is around 1,340 kg.

Looking at boot space, the GWM WEY 05 offers markedly more boot space – 500 L compared to 308 L. That’s a difference of about 192 L.

When it comes to payload, the GWM WEY 05 carries visibly more – 385 kg compared to 274 kg. That’s a difference of about 111 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
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
14,500 - 16,900 £
Price
51,300 - 54,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
0.4 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
158 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
12 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
-
Curb weight
1,070 kg
Curb weight
2,410 - 2,440 kg
Trunk capacity
308 L
Trunk capacity
500 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,583 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
274 kg
Payload
355 - 385 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
70 - 102 HP
Power HP
476 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 - 12.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
137 Nm
Torque
847 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
52 - 75 kW
Power kW
350 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,998 cm3

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

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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