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Dacia Spring vs Kia Ceed comparison

Compare performance (100 HP vs 140 HP), boot space and price (14,500 £ vs 23,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Spring or Kia Ceed?

Dacia Spring vs Kia Ceed: Key differences

Dacia Spring

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  • considerably cheaper
  • markedly lighter

Kia Ceed

  • markedly more power
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Dacia Spring is considerably cheaper – starting at 14,500 £ , while the Kia Ceed costs 23,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,992 £.

Ceed

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Kia Ceed offers markedly more power – delivering 140 HP compared to 100 HP. That’s roughly 40 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Ceed is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 9.5 s, while the Dacia Spring takes 9.6 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Ceed delivers clearly more torque with 253 Nm compared to 137 Nm. That’s about 116 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: Kia Ceed offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Dacia Spring is markedly lighter – 1,070 kg compared to 1,298 kg. The difference is around 228 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Ceed carries considerably more – 490 kg compared to 274 kg. That’s a difference of about 216 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Dacia Spring sits just ahead overall 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 - 100 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 12.4 - 12.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 221 - 225 km
Dacia Spring
Kia Ceed

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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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Kia Ceed

The Kia Ceed is a sensible, stylish hatchback that gives buyers more than they'd expect for the money, blending practical space with crisp, modern looks. It drives with measured confidence and comes loaded with user-friendly kit, so you can enjoy daily life behind the wheel without breaking into a sweat.

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Dacia Spring
Kia Ceed

Costs and Consumption

Price
14,500 - 16,900 £
Price
23,500 - 26,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.4 - 12.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
221 - 225 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
137 - 146 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,070 kg
Curb weight
1,298 - 1,372 kg
Trunk capacity
308 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,583 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
274 kg
Payload
478 - 490 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
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
100 - 140 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 - 12.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 - 13.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
137 Nm
Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
52 - 75 kW
Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
998 - 1,482 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Dacia
Brand
Kia
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