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Dacia Spring vs NIO ET5 Wagon 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 Wagon?

Dacia Spring vs NIO ET5 Wagon: Key differences

Dacia Spring

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

  • substantially more power
  • clearly 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

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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 NIO ET5 Wagon costs 40,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 26,229 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Dacia Spring is significantly more efficient: consuming 12.4 kWh/100km compared to 19.3 kWh/100km for the NIO ET5 Wagon. That’s a difference of about 6.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the NIO ET5 Wagon offers clearly more range – reaching up to 560 km, about 335 km more than the Dacia Spring.

ET5 Wagon

Engine and Performance:

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 NIO ET5 Wagon offers substantially 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 Wagon 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 Wagon delivers clearly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 137 Nm. That’s about 563 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: NIO ET5 Wagon offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Dacia Spring is significantly lighter – 1,070 kg compared to 2,265 kg. The difference is around 1,195 kg.

Looking at boot space, the NIO ET5 Wagon offers markedly more boot space – 450 L compared to 308 L. That’s a difference of about 142 L.

When it comes to payload, the NIO ET5 Wagon carries substantially more – 465 kg compared to 274 kg. That’s a difference of about 191 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO ET5 Wagon 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.

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ET5 Wagon

NIO ET5 Wagon

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 490 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 435 - 560 km
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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 Wagon

The NIO ET5 Wagon blends sleek fastback styling with the sensible practicality of a wagon, delivering a premium-feeling cabin and clever cargo space that keeps life neatly packed. For buyers who want electric refinement without sacrificing family-hauler utility, the ET5 Wagon offers quiet, eager performance and smart packaging that makes weekend escapes and daily commutes equally enjoyable — yes, even with the dog and the golf clubs.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
14,500 - 16,900 £
Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
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
19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
221 - 225 km
Electric Range
435 - 560 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
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
Estate
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
5
Curb weight
1,070 kg
Curb weight
2,265 - 2,285 kg
Trunk capacity
308 L
Trunk capacity
450 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
1,300 L
Payload
274 kg
Payload
445 - 465 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
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Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
137 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
52 - 75 kW
Power kW
360 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Dacia
Brand
NIO
Is the Dacia Spring offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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