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Dacia Spring vs Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer comparison

Compare performance (102 HP vs 196 HP), boot space and price (14,500 £ vs 30,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Spring or Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer?

Dacia Spring vs Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer: Key differences

Dacia Spring

4.7 (4 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • visibly lighter
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Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • considerably more electric range
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly 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 considerably cheaper – starting at 14,500 £ , while the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer costs 30,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,506 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Dacia Spring is clearly more efficient: consuming 12.4 kWh/100km compared to 15.6 kWh/100km for the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer. That’s a difference of about 3.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer offers considerably more range – reaching up to 445 km, about 220 km more than the Dacia Spring.

Astra Sports Tourer

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer offers significantly more power – delivering 196 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 94 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 7.7 s, while the Dacia Spring takes 9.6 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer delivers substantially more torque with 360 Nm compared to 137 Nm. That’s about 223 Nm more.

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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 Sports Tourer offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Dacia Spring is visibly lighter – 1,070 kg compared to 1,438 kg. The difference is around 368 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer offers significantly more boot space – 597 L compared to 308 L. That’s a difference of about 289 L.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer carries significantly more – 502 kg compared to 274 kg. That’s a difference of about 228 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer 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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Astra Sports Tourer

Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 130 - 196 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.3 - 5 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 83 - 445 km
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Reviews Dacia Spring

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Cristian
12 Jan 2026, 12:27:33

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18 Apr 2026, 22:29:44

Handsome and great value — no unnecessary luxury. Comfortable on the road and in the seats. A lot of car for the money; a vehicle you can trust.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
14,500 - 16,900 £
Price
30,000 - 39,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.4 - 12.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
221 - 225 km
Electric Range
83 - 445 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 132 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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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
-
Curb weight
1,070 kg
Curb weight
1,438 - 1,765 kg
Trunk capacity
308 L
Trunk capacity
466 - 597 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,583 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
274 kg
Payload
434 - 502 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
70 - 102 HP
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 - 12.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
137 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
52 - 75 kW
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
Brand
Dacia
Brand
Vauxhall
Is the Dacia Spring offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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