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Dacia Spring vs Kia EV4 Hatchback comparison

Compare performance (102 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (14,500 £ vs 32,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Spring or Kia EV4 Hatchback?

Dacia Spring vs Kia EV4 Hatchback: Key differences

Dacia Spring

4.7 (4 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • a bit more efficient
  • considerably lighter
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Kia EV4 Hatchback

3.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly 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 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 EV4 Hatchback costs 32,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,735 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Dacia Spring is a bit more efficient: consuming 12.4 kWh/100km compared to 14.6 kWh/100km for the Kia EV4 Hatchback. That’s a difference of about 2.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Kia EV4 Hatchback offers significantly more range – reaching up to 625 km, about 400 km more than the Dacia Spring.

EV4 Hatchback

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 Kia EV4 Hatchback offers clearly more power – delivering 204 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 102 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia EV4 Hatchback is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Dacia Spring takes 9.6 s. That’s about 2.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia EV4 Hatchback delivers clearly more torque with 283 Nm compared to 137 Nm. That’s about 146 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 EV4 Hatchback offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Dacia Spring is considerably lighter – 1,070 kg compared to 1,811 kg. The difference is around 741 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia EV4 Hatchback offers clearly more boot space – 435 L compared to 308 L. That’s a difference of about 127 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia EV4 Hatchback carries clearly more – 459 kg compared to 274 kg. That’s a difference of about 185 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia EV4 Hatchback holds a decisive overall lead 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 £32,200
EV4 Hatchback

Kia EV4 Hatchback

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 204 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.6 - 15.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 440 - 625 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
14,500 - 16,900 £
Price
32,200 - 42,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.4 - 12.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.6 - 15.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
221 - 225 km
Electric Range
440 - 625 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 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
1,811 - 1,910 kg
Trunk capacity
308 L
Trunk capacity
435 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,583 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
274 kg
Payload
445 - 459 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
70 - 102 HP
Power HP
204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 - 12.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 7.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
137 Nm
Torque
283 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
52 - 75 kW
Power kW
150 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Dacia
Brand
Kia
Is the Dacia Spring offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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