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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
detailsThe 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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Price
14500 - 16900 £
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Price
30800 - 41100 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.4 - 12.7 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
13.7 - 13.8 kWh
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Electric Range
221 - 225 km
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Electric Range
436 - 624 km
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
4
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1070 kg
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Curb weight
1864 - 1956 kg
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Trunk capacity
308 L
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Trunk capacity
-
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Length
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Length
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Width
1583 mm
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Width
1810 mm
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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
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Payload
441 - 444 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
70 - 100 HP
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Power HP
176 - 217 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 - 12.3 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 8.3 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
137 Nm
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Torque
345 - 355 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
52 - 75 kW
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Power kW
130 - 160 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Dacia
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Brand
Nissan
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The Dacia Spring is available as Front-Wheel Drive.