Compare performance (65 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?
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
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 16286 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Dacia Spring: with 13.20 kWh per 100 km, it’s noticeable more efficient than the Nissan Leaf with 16.70 kWh. That’s a difference of about 3.50 kWh.
As for electric range, the Nissan Leaf performs significantly better – achieving up to 385 km, about 157 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 65 HP. That’s roughly 152 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Nissan Leaf is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 6.90 s, while the Dacia Spring takes 13.70 s. That’s about 6.80 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Nissan Leaf performs distinct better – reaching 157 km/h, while the Dacia Spring tops out at 125 km/h. The difference is around 32 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Nissan Leaf pulls convincingly stronger with 340 Nm compared to 125 Nm. That’s about 215 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 – 1013 kg compared to 1580 kg. The difference is around 567 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Nissan Leaf offers clearly perceptible more room – 394 L compared to 308 L. That’s a difference of about 86 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Dacia Spring performs evident better – up to 1004 L, which is about 214 L more than the Nissan Leaf.
When it comes to payload, Nissan Leaf clearly perceptible takes the win – 415 kg compared to 302 kg. That’s a difference of about 113 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 - 17100 £
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Price
30800 - 37200 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
13.2 - 14.1 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 17.8 kWh
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Electric Range
225 - 228 km
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Electric Range
270 - 385 km
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Battery Capacity
26.80 kWh
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Battery Capacity
39 - 59 kWh
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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
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1013 - 1050 kg
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Curb weight
1580 - 1756 kg
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Trunk capacity
308 L
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Trunk capacity
385 - 394 L
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Length
3701 mm
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Length
4490 mm
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Width
1583 mm
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Width
1788 mm
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Height
1519 mm
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Height
1540 - 1545 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1004 L
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Max trunk capacity
790 L
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Payload
265 - 302 kg
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Payload
384 - 415 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
44 - 65 HP
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Power HP
150 - 217 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.7 - 19.1 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.9 - 7.9 s
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Max Speed
125 km/h
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Max Speed
144 - 157 km/h
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Torque
113 - 125 Nm
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Torque
320 - 340 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
33 - 48 kW
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Power kW
110 - 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
2024
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Model Year
2019
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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.