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Dacia Spring vs Hyundai i20 comparison

Compare performance (100 HP vs 90 HP), boot space and price (14,500 £ vs 18,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Spring or Hyundai i20?

Dacia Spring vs Hyundai i20: Key differences

Dacia Spring

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • visibly cheaper
  • barely more power
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
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Hyundai i20

4 (1 Reviews)
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  • a bit 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 visibly cheaper – starting at 14,500 £ , while the Hyundai i20 costs 18,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,115 £.

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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 Dacia Spring offers barely more power – delivering 100 HP compared to 90 HP. That’s roughly 10 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Dacia Spring is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 9.6 s, while the Hyundai i20 takes 11.5 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai i20 delivers markedly more torque with 172 Nm compared to 137 Nm. That’s about 35 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: Hyundai i20 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Dacia Spring is only slightly lighter – 1,070 kg compared to 1,145 kg. The difference is around 75 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai i20 offers a bit more boot space – 352 L compared to 308 L. That’s a difference of about 44 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai i20 carries considerably more – 465 kg compared to 274 kg. That’s a difference of about 191 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Dacia Spring is decisively ahead 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 - 100 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 12.4 - 12.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 221 - 225 km
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Reviews Dacia Spring

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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Cristian
12 Jan 2026, 12:27:33

Best car for value

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Jason
17 Nov 2025, 01:46:25

Bought an i20 two years ago and It has surprised me how good It is.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
14,500 - 16,900 £
Price
18,600 - 24,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.7 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
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
128 - 129 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,070 kg
Curb weight
1,145 - 1,170 kg
Trunk capacity
308 L
Trunk capacity
352 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,583 mm
Width
1,775 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
274 kg
Payload
455 - 465 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
70 - 100 HP
Power HP
90 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 - 12.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.5 - 12.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
137 Nm
Torque
172 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
52 - 75 kW
Power kW
66 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
998 cm3

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

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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