Compare performance (100 HP vs 258 HP), boot space and price (14500 £ vs 25500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Spring or MINI Aceman?
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 has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 14500 £ , while the MINI Aceman costs 25500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10972 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Dacia Spring: with 12.40 kWh per 100 km, it’s slightly more efficient than the MINI Aceman with 14 kWh. That’s a difference of about 1.60 kWh.
As for electric range, the MINI Aceman performs convincingly better – achieving up to 405 km, about 180 km more than the Dacia Spring.
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 MINI Aceman has a significantly edge – offering 258 HP compared to 100 HP. That’s roughly 158 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the MINI Aceman is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.40 s, while the Dacia Spring takes 9.60 s. That’s about 3.20 s faster.
There’s also a difference in torque: MINI Aceman pulls significantly stronger with 350 Nm compared to 137 Nm. That’s about 213 Nm difference.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Seats: MINI Aceman offers somewhat more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.
In curb weight, Dacia Spring is convincingly lighter – 1070 kg compared to 1720 kg. The difference is around 650 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Dacia Spring offers slight more room – 308 L compared to 300 L. That’s a difference of about 8 L.
When it comes to payload, MINI Aceman convincingly takes the win – 530 kg compared to 274 kg. That’s a difference of about 256 kg.
The MINI Aceman is far ahead 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.
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.
detailsThe MINI Aceman squeezes classic MINI charm into a sharper, more crossover-ready shape, trading some of the old curves for grown-up practicality while keeping the wink-and-grin personality buyers crave. Inside it's a surprisingly premium, customizable cabin that feels clever rather than cluttered, and on the road the Aceman is eager and nimble — ideal for city dwellers who want an SUV silhouette with proper fun behind the wheel.
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Price
14500 - 16900 £
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Price
25500 - 36200 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.4 - 12.7 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
14 - 16 kWh
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Electric Range
221 - 225 km
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Electric Range
303 - 405 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
38.5 - 49.2 kWh
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
4
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1070 kg
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Curb weight
1720 - 1825 kg
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Trunk capacity
308 L
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Trunk capacity
300 L
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Length
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Length
4079 mm
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Width
1583 mm
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Width
1754 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1514 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1005 L
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Payload
274 kg
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Payload
450 - 530 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
70 - 100 HP
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Power HP
184 - 258 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 - 12.3 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 7.9 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
160 - 200 km/h
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Torque
137 Nm
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Torque
290 - 350 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
52 - 75 kW
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Power kW
135 - 190 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Dacia
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Brand
MINI
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The Dacia Spring is available as Front-Wheel Drive.