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Dacia Spring vs Peugeot 208 comparison

Compare performance (100 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (14,500 £ vs 21,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Spring or Peugeot 208?

Dacia Spring vs Peugeot 208: Key differences

Dacia Spring

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • somewhat more efficient
  • only slightly lighter
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Peugeot 208

4 (2 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
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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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Dacia Spring is significantly cheaper – starting at 14,500 £ , while the Peugeot 208 costs 21,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,497 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Dacia Spring is somewhat more efficient: consuming 12.4 kWh/100km compared to 14.1 kWh/100km for the Peugeot 208. That’s a difference of about 1.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Peugeot 208 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 432 km, about 207 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 Peugeot 208 offers visibly more power – delivering 156 HP compared to 100 HP. That’s roughly 56 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 208 is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 8.3 s, while the Dacia Spring takes 9.6 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 208 delivers clearly more torque with 270 Nm compared to 137 Nm. That’s about 133 Nm more.

Spring

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: Peugeot 208 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Dacia Spring is only slightly lighter – 1,070 kg compared to 1,165 kg. The difference is around 95 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot 208 carries noticeably more – 430 kg compared to 274 kg. That’s a difference of about 156 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 208 is decisively ahead 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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Peugeot 208

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Electric, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 101 - 156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.5 - 5.1 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.1 - 15.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 363 - 432 km
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Dacia Spring

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.

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Reviews Dacia Spring

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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Cristian
12 Jan 2026, 12:27:33

Best car for value

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4 (2 Reviews)
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Labbe
21 Dec 2025, 15:16:45

Fuel consumption stated in the article — misleading. In town, on the highway, at least 7 L/100 km.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
14,500 - 16,900 £
Price
21,000 - 33,200 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.4 - 12.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.1 - 15.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
221 - 225 km
Electric Range
363 - 432 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 116 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,070 kg
Curb weight
1,165 - 1,530 kg
Trunk capacity
308 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,583 mm
Width
1,745 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
274 kg
Payload
380 - 430 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
70 - 100 HP
Power HP
101 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 - 12.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 10.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
137 Nm
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
52 - 75 kW
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A, D
Brand
Dacia
Brand
Peugeot
Is the Dacia Spring offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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