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Dacia Spring vs Kia Seltos comparison

Compare performance (102 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (14,500 £ vs 29,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Spring or Kia Seltos?

Dacia Spring vs Kia Seltos: Key differences

Dacia Spring

4.7 (4 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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Kia Seltos

  • considerably more power
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially 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 substantially cheaper – starting at 14,500 £ , while the Kia Seltos costs 29,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,820 £.

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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 Seltos offers considerably more power – delivering 180 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 78 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Seltos is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.8 s, while the Dacia Spring takes 9.6 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Seltos delivers substantially more torque with 265 Nm compared to 137 Nm. That’s about 128 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Kia Seltos offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Dacia Spring is clearly lighter – 1,070 kg compared to 1,515 kg. The difference is around 445 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Seltos offers substantially more boot space – 536 L compared to 308 L. That’s a difference of about 228 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Seltos carries considerably more – 495 kg compared to 274 kg. That’s a difference of about 221 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia Seltos is barely 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.

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Kia Seltos

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.9 - 7.5 L/100km
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Reviews Dacia Spring

4.7 (4 Reviews)
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Kia Seltos

Costs and Consumption
Price
14,500 - 16,900 £
Price
29,300 - 38,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 7.5 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
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
156 - 169 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
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,070 kg
Curb weight
1,515 - 1,620 kg
Trunk capacity
308 L
Trunk capacity
536 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,583 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
274 kg
Payload
485 - 495 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
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, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
70 - 102 HP
Power HP
180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 - 12.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
137 Nm
Torque
265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
52 - 75 kW
Power kW
132 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Dacia
Brand
Kia
Is the Dacia Spring offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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