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Dacia Spring vs NIO ET5 comparison

Compare performance (102 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (14,500 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Spring or NIO ET5?

Dacia Spring vs NIO ET5: Key differences

Dacia Spring

4.7 (4 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • significantly lighter
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NIO ET5

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

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Dacia Spring is significantly cheaper – starting at 14,500 £ , while the NIO ET5 costs 40,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 26,229 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Dacia Spring is clearly more efficient: consuming 12.4 kWh/100km compared to 18.6 kWh/100km for the NIO ET5. That’s a difference of about 6.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the NIO ET5 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 590 km, about 365 km more than the Dacia Spring.

ET5

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 NIO ET5 offers significantly more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 388 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO ET5 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Dacia Spring takes 9.6 s. That’s about 5.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO ET5 delivers considerably more torque with 700 Nm compared to 137 Nm. That’s about 563 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: NIO ET5 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Dacia Spring is significantly lighter – 1,070 kg compared to 2,215 kg. The difference is around 1,145 kg.

Looking at boot space, the NIO ET5 offers markedly more boot space – 386 L compared to 308 L. That’s a difference of about 78 L.

When it comes to payload, the NIO ET5 carries considerably more – 475 kg compared to 274 kg. That’s a difference of about 201 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO ET5 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.

from £40,700
ET5

NIO ET5

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 490 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.6 - 18.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 456 - 590 km
Dacia Spring
NIO ET5

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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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NIO ET5

NIO ET5 arrives with sleek, minimalist lines and a cabin that feels more like a calm lounge than a dashboard, delivering a composed drive that keeps motorway monotony at bay. Tech is smart rather than showy, and the brand’s novel ownership options make it an appealing choice for buyers who want electric convenience without the usual headaches — plus it brings enough personality to make charging stops less boring.

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Dacia Spring
NIO ET5

Costs and Consumption

Price
14,500 - 16,900 £
Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
12.4 - 12.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.6 - 18.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
221 - 225 km
Electric Range
456 - 590 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,070 kg
Curb weight
2,215 - 2,235 kg
Trunk capacity
308 L
Trunk capacity
386 L
Length
-
Length
4,790 mm
Width
1,583 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Height
-
Height
1,499 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,135 L
Payload
274 kg
Payload
455 - 475 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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
70 - 102 HP
Power HP
490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 - 12.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
137 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
52 - 75 kW
Power kW
360 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Dacia
Brand
NIO
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