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Dacia Spring vs Kia Sorento comparison

Compare performance (102 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (14,500 £ vs 47,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Spring or Kia Sorento?

Dacia Spring vs Kia Sorento: Key differences

Dacia Spring

4.7 (4 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • significantly lighter
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Kia Sorento

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • somewhat 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 often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Dacia Spring is substantially cheaper – starting at 14,500 £ , while the Kia Sorento costs 47,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 32,820 £.

As for electric range, the Dacia Spring offers considerably more range – reaching up to 225 km, about 170 km more than the Kia Sorento.

Sorento

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 Sorento offers substantially more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 186 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Sorento is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the Dacia Spring takes 9.6 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Sorento delivers substantially more torque with 440 Nm compared to 137 Nm. That’s about 303 Nm more.

Spring

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Kia Sorento offers more seats – 7 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Dacia Spring is significantly lighter – 1,070 kg compared to 1,855 kg. The difference is around 785 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Sorento offers substantially more boot space – 705 L compared to 308 L. That’s a difference of about 397 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Sorento carries clearly more – 685 kg compared to 274 kg. That’s a difference of about 411 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Dacia Spring 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 £14,500
Spring

Dacia Spring

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 70 - 102 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 12.4 - 12.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 221 - 225 km
Dacia Spring
Kia Sorento

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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 Sorento

The Kia Sorento blends roomy practicality with smart tech and an unexpectedly composed highway manner, making it an easy choice for families who want comfort without fuss. It presents classy interior touches and sensible packaging at a realistic price, proving you don't need to shout to be noticed in the SUV crowd.

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Dacia Spring
Kia Sorento

Costs and Consumption

Price
14,500 - 16,900 £
Price
47,300 - 60,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.4 - 12.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
221 - 225 km
Electric Range
55 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
87 - 174 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,070 kg
Curb weight
1,855 - 2,110 kg
Trunk capacity
308 L
Trunk capacity
175 - 705 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,583 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
274 kg
Payload
162 - 685 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
70 - 102 HP
Power HP
194 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 - 12.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
137 Nm
Torque
380 - 440 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
52 - 75 kW
Power kW
142 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,598 - 2,151 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
Dacia
Brand
Kia
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