Dacia Spring vs Kia PV5 – Which model is better for everyday use?

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

Costs and Efficiency: Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Dacia Spring has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 14500 £, while the Kia PV5 costs 32800 £. That’s a price difference of around 18335 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Dacia Spring: with 13.20 kWh per 100 km, it’s decisively more efficient than the Kia PV5 with 19.80 kWh. That’s a difference of about 6.60 kWh.

As for range, the Kia PV5 performs significantly better – achieving up to 400 km, about 172 km more than the Dacia Spring.

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 PV5 has a clearly edge – offering 163 HP compared to 65 HP. That’s roughly 98 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia PV5 is clearly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 10.70 s, while the Dacia Spring takes 13.70 s. That’s about 3 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Kia PV5 performs slight better – reaching 135 km/h, while the Dacia Spring tops out at 125 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia PV5 pulls significantly stronger with 250 Nm compared to 125 Nm. That’s about 125 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Kia PV5 offers to a small extent more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, the Dacia Spring is decisively lighter – 1013 kg compared to 1860 kg. The difference is around 847 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia PV5 offers significantly more room – 1320 L compared to 308 L. That’s a difference of about 1012 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Kia PV5 performs convincingly better – up to 4420 L, which is about 3416 L more than the Dacia Spring.

When it comes to payload, Kia PV5 significantly takes the win – 790 kg compared to 302 kg. That’s a difference of about 488 kg.

All in all, the Kia PV5 shows itself to be leaves the rival little chance and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.