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Dacia Spring vs Renault Twingo comparison

Compare performance (100 HP vs 82 HP), boot space and price (14,500 £ vs 17,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Spring or Renault Twingo?

Dacia Spring vs Renault Twingo: Key differences

Dacia Spring

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • somewhat cheaper
  • a bit more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
  • very slightly more trunk space
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Renault Twingo

4.1 (1 Reviews)
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  • a bit 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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Dacia Spring is somewhat cheaper – starting at 14,500 £ , while the Renault Twingo costs 17,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,572 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Dacia Spring is marginally more efficient: consuming 12.4 kWh/100km compared to 13.1 kWh/100km for the Renault Twingo. That’s a difference of about 0.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Renault Twingo offers a bit more range – reaching up to 262 km, about 37 km more than the Dacia Spring.

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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 Dacia Spring offers a bit more power – delivering 100 HP compared to 82 HP. That’s roughly 18 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Dacia Spring is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 9.6 s, while the Renault Twingo takes 12.1 s. That’s about 2.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Twingo delivers markedly more torque with 175 Nm compared to 137 Nm. That’s about 38 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 4 people.

In terms of curb weight, Dacia Spring is a bit lighter – 1,070 kg compared to 1,275 kg. The difference is around 205 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Dacia Spring offers very slightly more boot space – 308 L compared to 305 L. That’s a difference of about 3 L.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Twingo carries somewhat more – 320 kg compared to 274 kg. That’s a difference of about 46 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Dacia Spring comes out clearly ahead 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 - 100 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 12.4 - 12.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 221 - 225 km
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Reviews Dacia Spring

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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Cristian
12 Jan 2026, 12:27:33

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Reviews Renault Twingo

4.1 (1 Reviews)
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18 Apr 2026, 11:35:24

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Costs and Consumption
Price
14,500 - 16,900 £
Price
17,100 - 18,500 £
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
13.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
221 - 225 km
Electric Range
260 - 262 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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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
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
4
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,070 kg
Curb weight
1,275 - 1,294 kg
Trunk capacity
308 L
Trunk capacity
305 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,583 mm
Width
1,720 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
274 kg
Payload
301 - 320 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 - 100 HP
Power HP
82 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 - 12.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
137 Nm
Torque
175 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
52 - 75 kW
Power kW
60 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
Renault
Is the Dacia Spring offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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