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Dacia Spring vs MINI Countryman comparison

Compare performance (100 HP vs 313 HP), boot space and price (14,500 £ vs 30,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Spring or MINI Countryman?

Dacia Spring vs MINI Countryman: Key differences

Dacia Spring

4.7 (4 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • somewhat more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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MINI Countryman

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly 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

Spring

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 MINI Countryman costs 30,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,600 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Dacia Spring is somewhat more efficient: consuming 12.4 kWh/100km compared to 14.8 kWh/100km for the MINI Countryman. That’s a difference of about 2.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the MINI Countryman offers significantly more range – reaching up to 497 km, about 272 km more than the Dacia Spring.

Countryman

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 Countryman offers considerably more power – delivering 313 HP compared to 100 HP. That’s roughly 213 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the MINI Countryman is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.6 s, while the Dacia Spring takes 9.6 s. That’s about 4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the MINI Countryman delivers substantially more torque with 494 Nm compared to 137 Nm. That’s about 357 Nm more.

Spring

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

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

In terms of curb weight, Dacia Spring is clearly lighter – 1,070 kg compared to 1,570 kg. The difference is around 500 kg.

Looking at boot space, the MINI Countryman offers clearly more boot space – 460 L compared to 308 L. That’s a difference of about 152 L.

When it comes to payload, the MINI Countryman carries clearly more – 500 kg compared to 274 kg. That’s a difference of about 226 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The MINI Countryman 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.

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Countryman

MINI Countryman

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 122 - 313 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.9 - 6.5 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.8 - 15.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 463 - 497 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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5 (1 Reviews)
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Urszula
13 Apr 2026, 06:42:12

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Costs and Consumption
Price
14,500 - 16,900 £
Price
30,100 - 39,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.4 - 12.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 15.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
221 - 225 km
Electric Range
463 - 497 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,070 kg
Curb weight
1,570 - 2,075 kg
Trunk capacity
308 L
Trunk capacity
450 - 460 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,583 mm
Width
1,843 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
274 kg
Payload
475 - 500 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
70 - 100 HP
Power HP
122 - 313 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 - 12.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 10.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
137 Nm
Torque
230 - 494 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
52 - 75 kW
Power kW
90 - 230 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, E
Brand
Dacia
Brand
MINI
Is the Dacia Spring offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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