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Dacia Spring vs Vauxhall Astra – Which car suits you better?

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Spring or Vauxhall Astra?

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

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 Vauxhall Astra costs 25200 £. That’s a price difference of around 10706 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Dacia Spring: with 13.20 kWh per 100 km, it’s slightly more efficient than the Vauxhall Astra with 15.40 kWh. That’s a difference of about 2.20 kWh.

As for range, the Vauxhall Astra performs clearly better – achieving up to 419 km, about 191 km more than the Dacia Spring.

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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 Vauxhall Astra has a decisively edge – offering 225 HP compared to 65 HP. That’s roughly 160 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Astra is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.50 s, while the Dacia Spring takes 13.70 s. That’s about 6.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Vauxhall Astra performs decisively better – reaching 235 km/h, while the Dacia Spring tops out at 125 km/h. The difference is around 110 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Vauxhall Astra pulls decisively stronger with 360 Nm compared to 125 Nm. That’s about 235 Nm difference.

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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: Vauxhall Astra offers somewhat more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, Dacia Spring is clearly perceptible lighter – 1013 kg compared to 1341 kg. The difference is around 328 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Vauxhall Astra offers noticeable more room – 422 L compared to 308 L. That’s a difference of about 114 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Vauxhall Astra performs clearly perceptible better – up to 1339 L, which is about 335 L more than the Dacia Spring.

When it comes to payload, Vauxhall Astra significantly takes the win – 509 kg compared to 302 kg. That’s a difference of about 207 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Vauxhall Astra proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Vauxhall Astra is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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Vauxhall Astra

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Diesel, Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 130 - 225 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.2 - 6 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.40 kWh
  • Electric Range : 82 - 419 km
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Dacia Spring

The Dacia Spring stands out as an affordable and environmentally friendly option in the electric vehicle market, combining practicality with a compact design ideal for urban settings. Its minimalist interior, while basic, provides all the essential features needed for a comfortable drive, reflecting its cost-effective approach. The vehicle's performance suits city driving, making it an appealing choice for those seeking an entry-level electric car.

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Vauxhall Astra

The Opel Astra strikes a neat balance between everyday practicality and engaging handling, so the daily grind suddenly feels a bit less dull. Inside it's intelligently packaged with modern kit and comfortable seating, making it a very sensible pick for buyers who want a dependable hatchback that doesn't take itself too seriously.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
14500 - 17100 £
Price
25200 - 40500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 6 L
Consumption kWh/100km
13.2 - 14.1 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
15.40 kWh
Electric Range
225 - 228 km
Electric Range
82 - 419 km
Battery Capacity
26.80 kWh
Battery Capacity
51 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 135 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1013 - 1050 kg
Curb weight
1341 - 1736 kg
Trunk capacity
308 L
Trunk capacity
352 - 422 L
Length
3701 mm
Length
4374 mm
Width
1583 mm
Width
1860 mm
Height
1519 mm
Height
1432 - 1488 mm
Max trunk capacity
1004 L
Max trunk capacity
1268 - 1339 L
Payload
265 - 302 kg
Payload
414 - 509 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
44 - 65 HP
Power HP
130 - 225 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.7 - 19.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
125 km/h
Max Speed
170 - 235 km/h
Torque
113 - 125 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
33 - 48 kW
Power kW
96 - 165 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2023 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, C, B
Brand
Dacia
Brand
Vauxhall

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What drive types are available for the Dacia Spring?

The Dacia Spring is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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