Compare performance (100 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (14500 £ vs 19600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Spring or Vauxhall Corsa?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Dacia Spring has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 14500 £ , while the Vauxhall Corsa costs 19600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5135 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Dacia Spring: with 12.40 kWh per 100 km, it’s a bit more efficient than the Vauxhall Corsa with 14.40 kWh. That’s a difference of about 2 kWh.
As for electric range, the Vauxhall Corsa performs convincingly better – achieving up to 424 km, about 199 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 Vauxhall Corsa has a evident edge – offering 156 HP compared to 100 HP. That’s roughly 56 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Corsa is evident quicker – completing the sprint in 7.90 s, while the Dacia Spring takes 9.60 s. That’s about 1.70 s faster.
There’s also a difference in torque: Vauxhall Corsa pulls clearly stronger with 260 Nm compared to 137 Nm. That’s about 123 Nm difference.
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Seats: Vauxhall Corsa offers to a small extent more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.
In curb weight, Dacia Spring is hardly perceptible lighter – 1070 kg compared to 1175 kg. The difference is around 105 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Vauxhall Corsa offers slight more room – 309 L compared to 308 L. That’s a difference of about 1 L.
When it comes to payload, Vauxhall Corsa noticeable takes the win – 445 kg compared to 274 kg. That’s a difference of about 171 kg.
The Vauxhall Corsa 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.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
14500 - 16900 £
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Price
19600 - 30600 £
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 5.2 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.4 - 12.7 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.4 - 16.2 kWh
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Electric Range
221 - 225 km
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Electric Range
347 - 424 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
46 - 51 kWh
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
0 - 116 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
44 L
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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
5
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Curb weight
1070 kg
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Curb weight
1175 - 1544 kg
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Trunk capacity
308 L
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Trunk capacity
267 - 309 L
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Length
-
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Length
4061 mm
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Width
1583 mm
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Width
1765 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1435 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1004 - 1042 L
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Payload
274 kg
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Payload
376 - 445 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual 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
100 - 156 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 - 12.3 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 9.9 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
150 - 210 km/h
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Torque
137 Nm
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Torque
205 - 260 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Number of Cylinders
3
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Power kW
52 - 75 kW
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Power kW
74 - 115 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
1199 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
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Brand
Dacia
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Brand
Vauxhall
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The Dacia Spring is available as Front-Wheel Drive.