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Dacia Spring vs Hyundai i30 comparison

Compare performance (100 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (14,500 £ vs 24,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Spring or Hyundai i30?

Dacia Spring vs Hyundai i30: Key differences

Dacia Spring

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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Hyundai i30

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • noticeably more power
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably 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 significantly cheaper – starting at 14,500 £ , while the Hyundai i30 costs 24,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,072 £.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Hyundai i30 offers noticeably more power – delivering 150 HP compared to 100 HP. That’s roughly 50 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai i30 is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 8.9 s, while the Dacia Spring takes 9.6 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai i30 delivers significantly more torque with 250 Nm compared to 137 Nm. That’s about 113 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 i30 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Dacia Spring is clearly lighter – 1,070 kg compared to 1,315 kg. The difference is around 245 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai i30 offers noticeably more boot space – 395 L compared to 308 L. That’s a difference of about 87 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai i30 carries clearly more – 485 kg compared to 274 kg. That’s a difference of about 211 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai i30 is barely 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.

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i30

Hyundai i30

  • Engine Type : Petrol
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 115 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
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Dacia Spring

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Best car for value

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Costs and Consumption
Price
14,500 - 16,900 £
Price
24,600 - 31,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 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
134 - 142 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
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
1,315 - 1,435 kg
Trunk capacity
308 L
Trunk capacity
395 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,583 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
274 kg
Payload
445 - 485 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
115 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 - 12.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 11.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
137 Nm
Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
52 - 75 kW
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Dacia
Brand
Hyundai
Is the Dacia Spring offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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