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Dacia Spring vs McLaren GT Series comparison

Compare performance (102 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (14,500 £ vs 175,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Spring or McLaren GT Series?

Dacia Spring vs McLaren GT Series: Key differences

Dacia Spring

4.7 (4 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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McLaren GT Series

  • considerably more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly 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 McLaren GT Series costs 175,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 161,229 £.

GT Series

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 McLaren GT Series offers considerably more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 533 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the McLaren GT Series is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.2 s, while the Dacia Spring takes 9.6 s. That’s about 6.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the McLaren GT Series delivers clearly more torque with 630 Nm compared to 137 Nm. That’s about 493 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: Dacia Spring offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Dacia Spring is substantially lighter – 1,070 kg compared to 1,520 kg. The difference is around 450 kg.

Looking at boot space, the McLaren GT Series offers visibly more boot space – 420 L compared to 308 L. That’s a difference of about 112 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Dacia Spring is clearly superior 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.

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
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Costs and Consumption
Price
14,500 - 16,900 £
Price
175,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
11.9 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
270 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
4
Seats
2
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,070 kg
Curb weight
1,520 kg
Trunk capacity
308 L
Trunk capacity
420 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,583 mm
Width
2,045 mm
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
Payload
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Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
70 - 102 HP
Power HP
635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 - 12.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
137 Nm
Torque
630 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
52 - 75 kW
Power kW
467 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
3,994 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Dacia
Brand
McLaren
Is the Dacia Spring offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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