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Dacia Spring vs smart #1 comparison

Compare performance (100 HP vs 428 HP), boot space and price (14,500 £ vs 31,700 £ ) 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

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • clearly lighter

smart #1

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

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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 31,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,220 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Dacia Spring is noticeably more efficient: consuming 12.4 kWh/100km compared to 16.8 kWh/100km for the smart #1. That’s a difference of about 4.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the smart #1 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 440 km, about 215 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 428 HP compared to 100 HP. That’s roughly 328 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the smart #1 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Dacia Spring takes 9.6 s. That’s about 5.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the smart #1 delivers substantially more torque with 584 Nm compared to 137 Nm. That’s about 447 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 1,780 kg. The difference is around 710 kg.

Looking at boot space, the smart #1 offers only slightly more boot space – 323 L compared to 308 L. That’s a difference of about 15 L.

When it comes to payload, the smart #1 carries substantially more – 470 kg compared to 274 kg. That’s a difference of about 196 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 : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 272 - 428 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.8 - 18.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 310 - 440 km
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smart #1

Costs and Consumption
Price
14,500 - 16,900 £
Price
31,700 - 45,000 £
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
16.8 - 18.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
221 - 225 km
Electric Range
310 - 440 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
47 - 62 kWh
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
5
Curb weight
1,070 kg
Curb weight
1,780 - 1,900 kg
Trunk capacity
308 L
Trunk capacity
313 - 323 L
Length
-
Length
4,270 - 4,300 mm
Width
1,583 mm
Width
1,822 mm
Height
-
Height
1,636 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
976 - 986 L
Payload
274 kg
Payload
425 - 470 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
70 - 100 HP
Power HP
272 - 428 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 - 12.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
137 Nm
Torque
343 - 584 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
52 - 75 kW
Power kW
200 - 315 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
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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