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Dacia Spring vs Renault Master Transporter comparison

Compare performance (102 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (14,500 £ vs 38,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Spring or Renault Master Transporter?

Dacia Spring vs Renault Master Transporter: Key differences

Dacia Spring

4.7 (4 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably lighter
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Renault Master Transporter

  • markedly more power
  • clearly more electric range
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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 often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Dacia Spring is clearly cheaper – starting at 14,500 £ , while the Renault Master Transporter costs 38,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,162 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Dacia Spring is considerably more efficient: consuming 12.4 kWh/100km compared to 22.6 kWh/100km for the Renault Master Transporter. That’s a difference of about 10.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Renault Master Transporter offers clearly more range – reaching up to 448 km, about 223 km more than the Dacia Spring.

Master Transporter

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 Renault Master Transporter offers markedly more power – delivering 170 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 68 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Dacia Spring is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 9.6 s, while the Renault Master Transporter takes 13.5 s. That’s about 3.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Master Transporter delivers substantially more torque with 380 Nm compared to 137 Nm. That’s about 243 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: Dacia Spring offers more seats – 4 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Dacia Spring is considerably lighter – 1,070 kg compared to 2,128 kg. The difference is around 1,058 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Master Transporter carries significantly more – 1,846 kg compared to 274 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,572 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Dacia Spring 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.

from £14,500
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Dacia Spring

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 70 - 102 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 12.4 - 12.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 221 - 225 km
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Dacia Spring

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Costs and Consumption
Price
14,500 - 16,900 £
Price
38,600 - 54,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 12.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.4 - 12.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.6 - 25.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
221 - 225 km
Electric Range
177 - 448 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 318 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
4
Seats
3
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,070 kg
Curb weight
2,128 - 2,598 kg
Trunk capacity
308 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,583 mm
Width
2,080 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
274 kg
Payload
902 - 1,846 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
70 - 102 HP
Power HP
130 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 - 12.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
137 Nm
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
52 - 75 kW
Power kW
96 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
Brand
Dacia
Brand
Renault
Is the Dacia Spring offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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