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Dacia Spring vs Polestar 4 comparison

Compare performance (102 HP vs 544 HP), boot space and price (14,500 £ vs 53,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Spring or Polestar 4?

Dacia Spring vs Polestar 4: Key differences

Dacia Spring

4.7 (4 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • considerably lighter
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Polestar 4

4.8 (13 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • substantially more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • 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:

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 Polestar 4 costs 53,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 38,572 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Dacia Spring is significantly more efficient: consuming 12.4 kWh/100km compared to 17.8 kWh/100km for the Polestar 4. That’s a difference of about 5.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Polestar 4 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 620 km, about 395 km more than the Dacia Spring.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Polestar 4 offers considerably more power – delivering 544 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 442 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Polestar 4 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Dacia Spring takes 9.6 s. That’s about 5.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 4 delivers significantly more torque with 686 Nm compared to 137 Nm. That’s about 549 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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: Polestar 4 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Dacia Spring is considerably lighter – 1,070 kg compared to 2,230 kg. The difference is around 1,160 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Polestar 4 offers clearly more boot space – 526 L compared to 308 L. That’s a difference of about 218 L.

When it comes to payload, the Polestar 4 carries noticeably more – 455 kg compared to 274 kg. That’s a difference of about 181 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Polestar 4 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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Polestar 4

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 272 - 544 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 17.8 - 19 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 590 - 620 km
Dacia Spring
Polestar 4

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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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Polestar 4

The Polestar 4 wears a coupe-like profile and a Scandinavian-minimal interior that feels premium and unexpectedly roomy, with composed handling that makes urban driving and country roads a pleasure. For buyers who want an electric car that turns heads without shouting, the Polestar 4 is a stylish, clever choice that balances practicality with personality.

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Dacia Spring
Polestar 4

Costs and Consumption

Price
14,500 - 16,900 £
Price
53,100 - 59,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.4 - 12.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.8 - 19 kWh/100km
Electric Range
221 - 225 km
Electric Range
590 - 620 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,070 kg
Curb weight
2,230 - 2,355 kg
Trunk capacity
308 L
Trunk capacity
526 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,583 mm
Width
2,008 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
455 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
70 - 102 HP
Power HP
272 - 544 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 - 12.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 7.1 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
137 Nm
Torque
343 - 686 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
52 - 75 kW
Power kW
200 - 400 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Dacia
Brand
Polestar
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