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Dacia Spring vs SEAT Leon comparison

Compare performance (102 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (14,500 £ vs 24,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Spring or SEAT Leon?

Dacia Spring vs SEAT Leon: Key differences

Dacia Spring

4.7 (4 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • noticeably lighter
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SEAT Leon

4.4 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat 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 substantially cheaper – starting at 14,500 £ , while the SEAT Leon costs 24,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,320 £.

As for electric range, the Dacia Spring offers significantly more range – reaching up to 225 km, about 92 km more than the SEAT Leon.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the SEAT Leon offers substantially more power – delivering 272 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 170 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the SEAT Leon is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 7.7 s, while the Dacia Spring takes 9.6 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SEAT Leon delivers clearly more torque with 360 Nm compared to 137 Nm. That’s about 223 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: SEAT Leon offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Dacia Spring is noticeably lighter – 1,070 kg compared to 1,344 kg. The difference is around 274 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SEAT Leon offers somewhat more boot space – 380 L compared to 308 L. That’s a difference of about 72 L.

When it comes to payload, the SEAT Leon carries clearly more – 521 kg compared to 274 kg. That’s a difference of about 247 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SEAT Leon is clearly superior 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 £24,800
Leon

SEAT Leon

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.2 - 5.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range 133 km
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Reviews Dacia Spring

4.7 (4 Reviews)
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Cristian
12 Jan 2026, 12:27:33

Best car for value

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Reviews SEAT Leon

4.4 (2 Reviews)
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FaBio
4 Jan 2026, 21:30:20

Mechanically the car is fairly well built, apart from the rear axle.
The air conditioning is effective and visibility is good, while the FR setup paired with the 18" wheels, in my view, hurts comfort — getting in and out can be awkward. Once on board, though, the seats are very comfortable. The infotainment is comprehensive, with a generously sized screen and full-link smartphone connectivity; the factory sat-nav does what it can, but obviously Maps is superior in every way.
All in all, a fun/sporty car that also winks at family life thanks to a roomy boot and modest fuel consumption.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
14,500 - 16,900 £
Price
24,800 - 36,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 5.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.4 - 12.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
221 - 225 km
Electric Range
133 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
28 - 126 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,070 kg
Curb weight
1,344 - 1,657 kg
Trunk capacity
308 L
Trunk capacity
270 - 380 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,583 mm
Width
1,799 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
274 kg
Payload
473 - 521 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
70 - 102 HP
Power HP
116 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 - 12.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
137 Nm
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
52 - 75 kW
Power kW
85 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

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

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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