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Dacia Spring vs Peugeot Rifter comparison

Compare performance (102 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (14,500 £ vs 22,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Spring or Peugeot Rifter?

Dacia Spring vs Peugeot Rifter: Key differences

Dacia Spring

4.7 (4 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
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Peugeot Rifter

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • clearly 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 substantially cheaper – starting at 14,500 £ , while the Peugeot Rifter costs 22,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,375 £.

Rifter

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 Rifter offers visibly more power – delivering 130 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 28 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Dacia Spring is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 9.6 s, while the Peugeot Rifter takes 11.3 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot Rifter delivers significantly more torque with 300 Nm compared to 137 Nm. That’s about 163 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 Rifter offers more seats – 7 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Dacia Spring is markedly lighter – 1,070 kg compared to 1,498 kg. The difference is around 428 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot Rifter offers clearly more boot space – 1,050 L compared to 308 L. That’s a difference of about 742 L.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot Rifter carries substantially more – 814 kg compared to 274 kg. That’s a difference of about 540 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot Rifter stands well ahead of its rival 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.

from £22,900
Rifter

Peugeot Rifter

  • Engine Type Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 102 - 130 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.4 - 6.5 L/100km
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Dacia Spring

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Reviews Dacia Spring

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Cristian
12 Jan 2026, 12:27:33

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Reviews Peugeot Rifter

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5 May 2026, 18:40:42

Citroen Berlingo -ПО дизайну напоминает ,те летающее тарелки из фильма ФАНТОМАС.Где время когда Франция не имела представления ,как должен выглядеть автомобиль.

А вот PEUGEOT RIFTER -Это уже уровень моего представления семейного внедорожника-красовера,и рабочей симпатичной лошадки.Эго и выбрал за это .

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Peugeot Rifter

Costs and Consumption
Price
14,500 - 16,900 £
Price
22,900 - 30,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.4 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.4 - 12.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
221 - 225 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
142 - 157 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
4
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,070 kg
Curb weight
1,498 - 1,694 kg
Trunk capacity
308 L
Trunk capacity
322 - 1,050 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,583 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
274 kg
Payload
518 - 814 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
70 - 102 HP
Power HP
102 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 - 12.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.3 - 13.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
137 Nm
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
52 - 75 kW
Power kW
75 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
Brand
Dacia
Brand
Peugeot
Is the Dacia Spring offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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