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Dacia Spring vs smart #1 comparison

Compare performance (102 HP vs 368 HP), boot space and price (14,500 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Spring or smart #1?

Dacia Spring vs smart #1: Key differences

Dacia Spring

4.7 (4 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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smart #1

  • significantly more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly 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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Dacia Spring is substantially cheaper – starting at 14,500 £ , while the smart #1 costs 40,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 26,220 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Dacia Spring is significantly more efficient: consuming 12.4 kWh/100km compared to 18.2 kWh/100km for the smart #1. That’s a difference of about 5.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the smart #1 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 175 km more than the Dacia Spring.

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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 smart #1 offers significantly more power – delivering 368 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 266 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the smart #1 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Dacia Spring takes 9.6 s. That’s about 4.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the smart #1 delivers substantially more torque with 470 Nm compared to 137 Nm. That’s about 333 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: smart #1 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Dacia Spring is clearly lighter – 1,070 kg compared to 1,900 kg. The difference is around 830 kg.

Looking at boot space, the smart #1 offers only slightly more boot space – 313 L compared to 308 L. That’s a difference of about 5 L.

When it comes to payload, the smart #1 carries noticeably more – 425 kg compared to 274 kg. That’s a difference of about 151 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The smart #1 is decisively 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.

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smart #1

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 368 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 400 km
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Dacia Spring

The Dacia Spring is an unpretentious city electric that strips EV ownership down to the essentials, offering clean, fuss-free transport for daily urban life. It won't impress luxury-seekers, but its cheerful practicality and rock-bottom running costs make it a clever, no-nonsense choice for anyone who wants electric mobility without the drama.

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smart #1

The Smart #1 feels like a breath of fresh air in the compact EV world, pairing playful styling with usable space and a cabin that punches above its size. It skips the fuss and delivers an easygoing, city-friendly driving experience with clever features that make it a sensible, slightly cheeky choice for everyday motoring.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
14,500 - 16,900 £
Price
40,700 £
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
18.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
221 - 225 km
Electric Range
400 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,070 kg
Curb weight
1,900 kg
Trunk capacity
308 L
Trunk capacity
313 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,583 mm
Width
1,822 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
274 kg
Payload
425 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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
70 - 102 HP
Power HP
368 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 - 12.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
137 Nm
Torque
470 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
52 - 75 kW
Power kW
271 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Dacia
Brand
smart
Is the Dacia Spring offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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