Dacia Spring vs Renault Kangoo Compact Van - Differences and prices compared

Q: How much power does the Dacia Spring deliver on the road?

Up to 65 HP of power – depending on the configuration.

Q: What are the Dacia Spring’s WLTP consumption values in kWh/100 km?

Average electricity consumption is 13.20 kWh.

Q: How far can the Dacia Spring go on a full charge?

Depending on equipment, the WLTP range reaches up to 228 km.

Q: How many kWh does the Dacia Spring’s battery hold?

The Dacia Spring comes with a 26.80 kWh battery.

Q: What is the top speed of the Dacia Spring?

Depending on the model, top speed is 125 km/h.

Q: What are the dimensions of the Dacia Spring?

The Dacia Spring measures 3701 mm long, 1583 mm wide and 1519 mm high.

Q: What drive types are available for the Renault Kangoo Compact Van?

The Renault Kangoo Compact Van is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

Q: What is the maximum horsepower of the Renault Kangoo Compact Van?

Up to 122 HP of power – depending on the configuration.

Q: What is the fuel consumption of the Renault Kangoo Compact Van according to the manufacturer?

On average, the Renault Kangoo Compact Van consumes 5.10 L.

Compare performance (65 HP vs 122 HP), boot space and price (14500 £ vs 22400 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Spring or Renault Kangoo Compact Van?

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Renault Kangoo Compact Van

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 has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 14500 £, while the Renault Kangoo Compact Van costs 22400 £. That’s a price difference of around 7955 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Dacia Spring: with 13.20 kWh per 100 km, it’s significantly more efficient than the Renault Kangoo Compact Van with 18.70 kWh. That’s a difference of about 5.50 kWh.

As for range, the Renault Kangoo Compact Van performs distinct better – achieving up to 290 km, about 62 km more than the Dacia Spring.

Kangoo Compact Van

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 Renault Kangoo Compact Van has a clearly edge – offering 122 HP compared to 65 HP. That’s roughly 57 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Kangoo Compact Van is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 11.60 s, while the Dacia Spring takes 13.70 s. That’s about 2.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Renault Kangoo Compact Van performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 176 km/h, while the Dacia Spring tops out at 125 km/h. The difference is around 51 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Renault Kangoo Compact Van pulls convincingly stronger with 270 Nm compared to 125 Nm. That’s about 145 Nm difference.

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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: Renault Kangoo Compact Van offers to a small extent more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, Dacia Spring is clearly lighter – 1013 kg compared to 1493 kg. The difference is around 480 kg.

In maximum load capacity, the Renault Kangoo Compact Van performs convincingly better – up to 4900 L, which is about 3896 L more than the Dacia Spring.

When it comes to payload, Renault Kangoo Compact Van clearly takes the win – 901 kg compared to 302 kg. That’s a difference of about 599 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Renault Kangoo Compact Van shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £22,400

Renault Kangoo Compact Van

Price : 22400 - 37000 £
Body Type : Cargo Van
Engine Type : Diesel, Electric
Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail : Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP : 75 - 122 HP
Consumption L/100km : 5.1 - 5.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km : 18.7 - 21.1 kWh
Electric Range : 261 - 290 km
Seats : 2 - 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h : 11.6 - 18.9 s
Model Year : 2022 - 2024
Max Speed : 132 - 176 km/h
Torque : 230 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders : 4
Doors : 4 - 5
Model : Kangoo
Modell : Kangoo Rapid L1 BLUE dCi 115, Kangoo Rapid L1 BLUE dCi 75, Kangoo Rapid L1 BLUE dCi 95, Kangoo Rapid L2 BLUE dCi 115, Kangoo Rapid L2 BLUE dCi 95, Kangoo Rapid L1 E-Tech Electric EV45, Kangoo Rapid L2 E-Tech Electric EV45, Kangoo Rapid Doppelkabine L2 BLUE dCi 95, Kangoo Rapid Doppelkabine L2 BLUE dCi 115, Kangoo Rapid Doppelkabine L2 E-Tech Electric EV45
CO2 Efficiency Class : D, E, A
Trim Level : Advance, Advance (mit erhöhter Nutzlast), Advance EDC, Advance EDC (mit erhöhter Nutzlast), Advance Open Sesame by Renault, Advance Open Sesame by Renault (mit erhöhter Nutzlast), Advance Open Sesame by Renault EDC, Advance Open Sesame by Renault EDC (mit erhöhter Nutzlast), Advance (OBC 11 kW), Advance (OBC 22 kW), Advance Open Sesame by Renault (OBC 11 kW), Advance Open Sesame by Renault (OBC 22 kW), Start, Start EDC, Start (OBC 11 kW), Start (OBC 22 kW)
Power kW : 55 - 90 kW
co2 : 0 - 151 g/km
Engine capacity : 1461 cm3
Curb weight : 1493 - 1910 kg
Fuel tank capacity : 54 L
Length : 4486 - 4910 mm
Width : 1860 mm
Height : 1854 - 1864 mm
Brand : Renault
Max trunk capacity : 3000 - 4900 L
Payload : 498 - 901 kg

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Renault Kangoo Compact Van

Costs and Consumption
Price 14500 - 17100 £	Price 22400 - 37000 £
Consumption L/100km -	Consumption L/100km 5.1 - 5.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km 13.2 - 14.1 kWh	Consumption kWh/100km 18.7 - 21.1 kWh
Electric Range 225 - 228 km	Electric Range 261 - 290 km
Battery Capacity 26.80 kWh	Battery Capacity -
co2 0 g/km	co2 0 - 151 g/km
Fuel tank capacity -	Fuel tank capacity 54 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type SUV	Body Type Cargo Van
Seats 4	Seats 2 - 5
Doors 5	Doors 4 - 5
Curb weight 1013 - 1050 kg	Curb weight 1493 - 1910 kg
Trunk capacity 308 L	Trunk capacity -
Length 3701 mm	Length 4486 - 4910 mm
Width 1583 mm	Width 1860 mm
Height 1519 mm	Height 1854 - 1864 mm
Max trunk capacity 1004 L	Max trunk capacity 3000 - 4900 L
Payload 265 - 302 kg	Payload 498 - 901 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type Electric	Engine Type Diesel, Electric
Transmission Automatic	Transmission Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail Reduction Gearbox	Transmission Detail Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive	Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP 44 - 65 HP	Power HP 75 - 122 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h 13.7 - 19.1 s	Acceleration 0-100km/h 11.6 - 18.9 s
Max Speed 125 km/h	Max Speed 132 - 176 km/h
Torque 113 - 125 Nm	Torque 230 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders -	Number of Cylinders 4
Power kW 33 - 48 kW	Power kW 55 - 90 kW
Engine capacity -	Engine capacity 1461 cm3