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Dacia Spring vs Hyundai Santa Fe comparison

Compare performance (102 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (14,500 £ vs 51,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Spring or Hyundai Santa Fe?

Dacia Spring vs Hyundai Santa Fe: Key differences

Dacia Spring

4.7 (4 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • significantly lighter
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Hyundai Santa Fe

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  • considerably more power
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly 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 Hyundai Santa Fe costs 51,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 37,243 £.

As for electric range, the Dacia Spring offers significantly more range – reaching up to 225 km, about 171 km more than the Hyundai Santa Fe.

Santa Fe

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 Hyundai Santa Fe offers considerably more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 186 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai Santa Fe is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the Dacia Spring takes 9.6 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai Santa Fe delivers substantially more torque with 380 Nm compared to 137 Nm. That’s about 243 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: Hyundai Santa Fe offers more seats – 7 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Dacia Spring is significantly lighter – 1,070 kg compared to 1,920 kg. The difference is around 850 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Santa Fe offers significantly more boot space – 704 L compared to 308 L. That’s a difference of about 396 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Santa Fe carries considerably more – 665 kg compared to 274 kg. That’s a difference of about 391 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 - 102 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 12.4 - 12.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 221 - 225 km
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Hyundai Santa Fe

Costs and Consumption
Price
14,500 - 16,900 £
Price
51,700 - 59,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 7.2 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
54 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
90 - 162 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,070 kg
Curb weight
1,920 - 2,165 kg
Trunk capacity
308 L
Trunk capacity
621 - 704 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,583 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
274 kg
Payload
560 - 665 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
70 - 102 HP
Power HP
239 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 - 12.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
137 Nm
Torque
380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
52 - 75 kW
Power kW
176 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

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

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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