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Dacia Spring vs Nissan Leaf comparison

Compare performance (100 HP vs 217 HP), boot space and price (14500 £ vs 30800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Spring or Nissan Leaf?

Dacia Spring vs Nissan Leaf: Key differences

Dacia Spring

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • somewhat more efficient
  • significantly lighter

Nissan Leaf

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • evident quicker from 0–100 km/h

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 has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 14500 £ , while the Nissan Leaf costs 30800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16329 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Dacia Spring: with 12.40 kWh per 100 km, it’s somewhat more efficient than the Nissan Leaf with 13.70 kWh. That’s a difference of about 1.30 kWh.

As for electric range, the Nissan Leaf performs significantly better – achieving up to 624 km, about 399 km more than the Dacia Spring.

Leaf

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 Nissan Leaf has a clearly edge – offering 217 HP compared to 100 HP. That’s roughly 117 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Nissan Leaf is evident quicker – completing the sprint in 7.60 s, while the Dacia Spring takes 9.60 s. That’s about 2 s faster.

There’s also a difference in torque: Nissan Leaf pulls convincingly stronger with 355 Nm compared to 137 Nm. That’s about 218 Nm difference.

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: Nissan Leaf offers somewhat more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, Dacia Spring is significantly lighter – 1070 kg compared to 1864 kg. The difference is around 794 kg.

When it comes to payload, Nissan Leaf clearly perceptible takes the win – 444 kg compared to 274 kg. That’s a difference of about 170 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Leaf is clearly superior 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.

Dacia Spring
Nissan Leaf

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Leaf

Nissan Leaf

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 176 - 217 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13.7 - 13.8 kWh
  • Electric Range : 436 - 624 km

Dacia Spring

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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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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Nissan Leaf

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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The Nissan Leaf is a practical, easygoing electric hatch that turns daily commutes into a quiet, effortless affair while offering more cabin space than it lets on. It’s a sensible, wallet-friendly step into electrification for buyers who value comfort and simplicity over sporty drama, though those chasing long-distance thrills might look elsewhere.

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Dacia Spring
Nissan Leaf

Costs and Consumption

Price
14500 - 16900 £
Price
30800 - 41100 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
12.4 - 12.7 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
13.7 - 13.8 kWh
Electric Range
221 - 225 km
Electric Range
436 - 624 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
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
-
Curb weight
1070 kg
Curb weight
1864 - 1956 kg
Trunk capacity
308 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1583 mm
Width
1810 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
274 kg
Payload
441 - 444 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
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
70 - 100 HP
Power HP
176 - 217 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 - 12.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 8.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
137 Nm
Torque
345 - 355 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
52 - 75 kW
Power kW
130 - 160 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Dacia
Brand
Nissan
What drive types are available for the Dacia Spring?

The Dacia Spring is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.