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Dacia Spring vs Mitsubishi Grandis comparison

Compare performance (102 HP vs 158 HP), boot space and price (14,500 £ vs 25,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Spring or Mitsubishi Grandis?

Dacia Spring vs Mitsubishi Grandis: Key differences

Dacia Spring

4.7 (5 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • visibly lighter
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Mitsubishi Grandis

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • markedly more power
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably 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.

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Spring

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Dacia Spring is clearly cheaper – starting at 14,500 £ , while the Mitsubishi Grandis costs 25,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,706 £.

Grandis

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mitsubishi Grandis offers markedly more power – delivering 158 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 56 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mitsubishi Grandis is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 9.1 s, while the Dacia Spring takes 9.6 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mitsubishi Grandis delivers clearly more torque with 265 Nm compared to 137 Nm. That’s about 128 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: Mitsubishi Grandis offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Dacia Spring is visibly lighter – 1,070 kg compared to 1,359 kg. The difference is around 289 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mitsubishi Grandis offers considerably more boot space – 576 L compared to 308 L. That’s a difference of about 268 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mitsubishi Grandis carries substantially more – 459 kg compared to 274 kg. That’s a difference of about 185 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mitsubishi Grandis comes out modestly ahead 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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Grandis

Mitsubishi Grandis

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission Manual, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 140 - 158 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.3 - 6.1 L/100km
Dacia Spring
Mitsubishi Grandis

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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Mitsubishi Grandis

The Mitsubishi Grandis is a no-nonsense MPV that hides a surprisingly sleek profile, making family duty look almost stylish. It’s spacious, easy to drive, and built to shrug off daily chaos, though the cabin feels dated and it prefers a relaxed cruise to any hot-hatch antics.

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Dacia Spring
Mitsubishi Grandis

Costs and Consumption

Price
14,500 - 16,900 £
Price
25,200 - 35,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.1 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
98 - 138 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,070 kg
Curb weight
1,359 - 1,525 kg
Trunk capacity
308 L
Trunk capacity
492 - 576 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,583 mm
Width
1,797 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
395 - 459 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
70 - 102 HP
Power HP
140 - 158 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 - 12.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
137 Nm
Torque
245 - 265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
52 - 75 kW
Power kW
104 - 116 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,333 - 1,789 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, C
Brand
Dacia
Brand
Mitsubishi
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