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Dacia Spring vs Renault Mégane comparison

Compare performance (102 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (14,500 £ vs 35,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Spring or Renault Mégane?

Dacia Spring vs Renault Mégane: Key differences

Dacia Spring

4.7 (4 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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Renault Mégane

4 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • markedly 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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Dacia Spring is substantially cheaper – starting at 14,500 £ , while the Renault Mégane costs 35,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,572 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Dacia Spring is clearly more efficient: consuming 12.4 kWh/100km compared to 15.4 kWh/100km for the Renault Mégane. That’s a difference of about 3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Renault Mégane offers clearly more range – reaching up to 452 km, about 227 km more than the Dacia Spring.

Mégane

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 Mégane offers clearly more power – delivering 218 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 116 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Mégane is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Dacia Spring takes 9.6 s. That’s about 2.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Mégane delivers considerably 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: Renault Mégane offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Dacia Spring is clearly lighter – 1,070 kg compared to 1,719 kg. The difference is around 649 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Mégane offers markedly more boot space – 389 L compared to 308 L. That’s a difference of about 81 L.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Mégane carries clearly more – 446 kg compared to 274 kg. That’s a difference of about 172 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Mégane 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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Mégane

Renault Mégane

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 218 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 452 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
14,500 - 16,900 £
Price
35,100 - 38,500 £
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
15.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
221 - 225 km
Electric Range
452 km
Battery Capacity
-
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
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,070 kg
Curb weight
1,719 kg
Trunk capacity
308 L
Trunk capacity
389 L
Length
-
Length
4,200 mm
Width
1,583 mm
Width
1,783 mm
Height
-
Height
1,505 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,332 L
Payload
274 kg
Payload
446 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
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
70 - 102 HP
Power HP
218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 - 12.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
160 km/h
Torque
137 Nm
Torque
300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
52 - 75 kW
Power kW
160 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Dacia
Brand
Renault
Is the Dacia Spring offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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