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Dacia Spring vs MINI Aceman comparison

Compare performance (102 HP vs 258 HP), boot space and price (14,500 £ vs 27,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Spring or MINI Aceman?

Dacia Spring vs MINI Aceman: Key differences

Dacia Spring

4.7 (4 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • slightly more efficient
  • significantly lighter
  • marginally more trunk space
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MINI Aceman

4.5 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • noticeably more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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:

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

Dacia Spring is significantly cheaper – starting at 14,500 £ , while the MINI Aceman costs 27,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,515 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Dacia Spring is slightly more efficient: consuming 12.4 kWh/100km compared to 14.1 kWh/100km for the MINI Aceman. That’s a difference of about 1.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the MINI Aceman offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 355 km, about 130 km more than the Dacia Spring.

Aceman

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 MINI Aceman offers substantially more power – delivering 258 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 156 HP more horsepower.

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

There’s also a difference in torque: the MINI Aceman delivers significantly more torque with 350 Nm compared to 137 Nm. That’s about 213 Nm more.

Spring

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: MINI Aceman offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Dacia Spring is significantly lighter – 1,070 kg compared to 1,720 kg. The difference is around 650 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Dacia Spring offers marginally more boot space – 308 L compared to 300 L. That’s a difference of about 8 L.

When it comes to payload, the MINI Aceman carries substantially more – 530 kg compared to 274 kg. That’s a difference of about 256 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The MINI Aceman stands well ahead of its rival 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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Aceman

MINI Aceman

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 184 - 258 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.1 - 16 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 309 - 355 km
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Reviews Dacia Spring

4.7 (4 Reviews)
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Cristian
12 Jan 2026, 12:27:33

Best car for value

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4.5 (2 Reviews)
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GEORGXRM
5 Jan 2026, 00:44:07

Amazing interior, sporty-funky exterior, great handles, good amount of power.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
14,500 - 16,900 £
Price
27,000 - 36,400 £
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
14.1 - 16 kWh/100km
Electric Range
221 - 225 km
Electric Range
309 - 355 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
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,070 kg
Curb weight
1,720 - 1,825 kg
Trunk capacity
308 L
Trunk capacity
300 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,583 mm
Width
1,754 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
450 - 530 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
184 - 258 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 - 12.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 7.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
137 Nm
Torque
290 - 350 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
52 - 75 kW
Power kW
135 - 190 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Dacia
Brand
MINI
Is the Dacia Spring offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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