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Dacia Spring vs Peugeot 308 comparison

Compare performance (102 HP vs 195 HP), boot space and price (14,500 £ vs 29,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Spring or Peugeot 308?

Dacia Spring vs Peugeot 308: Key differences

Dacia Spring

4.7 (4 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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Peugeot 308

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly 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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Dacia Spring is clearly cheaper – starting at 14,500 £ , while the Peugeot 308 costs 29,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,752 £.

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 Peugeot 308. That’s a difference of about 3.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Peugeot 308 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 450 km, about 225 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 308 offers significantly more power – delivering 195 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 93 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 308 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the Dacia Spring takes 9.6 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 308 delivers considerably more torque with 300 Nm compared to 137 Nm. That’s about 163 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Peugeot 308 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Dacia Spring is clearly lighter – 1,070 kg compared to 1,453 kg. The difference is around 383 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot 308 offers markedly more boot space – 412 L compared to 308 L. That’s a difference of about 104 L.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot 308 carries clearly more – 503 kg compared to 274 kg. That’s a difference of about 229 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 308 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 308

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 131 - 195 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 81 - 450 km
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Reviews Dacia Spring

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Costs and Consumption
Price
14,500 - 16,900 £
Price
29,200 - 42,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 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
81 - 450 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 133 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,070 kg
Curb weight
1,453 - 1,749 kg
Trunk capacity
308 L
Trunk capacity
314 - 412 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,583 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
274 kg
Payload
430 - 503 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, 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
131 - 195 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 - 12.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
137 Nm
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
52 - 75 kW
Power kW
96 - 143 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

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

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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