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?
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 £.
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.
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.
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.
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.
detailsThe 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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Price
14,500 - 16,900 £
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Price
23,500 - 26,300 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.4 - 12.7 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
221 - 225 km
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
137 - 146 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
4
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,070 kg
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Curb weight
1,298 - 1,372 kg
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Trunk capacity
308 L
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Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,583 mm
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Width
1,800 mm
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Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
274 kg
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Payload
478 - 490 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
70 - 100 HP
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Power HP
100 - 140 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 - 12.3 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 - 13.2 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
137 Nm
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Torque
172 - 253 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
52 - 75 kW
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Power kW
74 - 103 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
998 - 1,482 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,025
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Model Year
2,024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E
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Brand
Dacia
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Brand
Kia
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