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Dacia Spring vs smart #3 comparison

Compare performance (102 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (14,500 £ vs 42,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Spring or smart #3?

Dacia Spring vs smart #3: Key differences

Dacia Spring

4.7 (4 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • considerably lighter
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smart #3

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately 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 considerably cheaper – starting at 14,500 £ , while the smart #3 costs 42,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 27,506 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Dacia Spring is clearly more efficient: consuming 12.4 kWh/100km compared to 16.3 kWh/100km for the smart #3. That’s a difference of about 3.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the smart #3 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 455 km, about 230 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 smart #3 offers considerably 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 smart #3 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.8 s, while the Dacia Spring takes 9.6 s. That’s about 3.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the smart #3 delivers clearly more torque with 384 Nm compared to 137 Nm. That’s about 247 Nm more.

Spring

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.

Seats: smart #3 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Dacia Spring is considerably lighter – 1,070 kg compared to 1,810 kg. The difference is around 740 kg.

Looking at boot space, the smart #3 offers moderately more boot space – 370 L compared to 308 L. That’s a difference of about 62 L.

When it comes to payload, the smart #3 carries noticeably more – 450 kg compared to 274 kg. That’s a difference of about 176 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The smart #3 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.

£41,991
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smart #3

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 272 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 455 km
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Dacia Spring

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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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The Smart #3 turns the brand's cheeky city-car attitude into a grown-up compact SUV, pairing sleek styling with a surprisingly roomy, well-made interior. It's a brilliant pick for buyers who want electric ease without dullness — practical enough for daily life, but still lively enough to make parking and grocery runs feel a little fun.

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Reviews smart #3

5 (1 Reviews)
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Ronny
16 Oct 2025, 13:10:59

Handsome design, packed with advanced driver‑assist technology and stellar performance — all at an attractive price. Highly recommended, this car!

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Costs and Consumption
Price
14,500 - 16,900 £
Price
42,000 £
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
16.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
221 - 225 km
Electric Range
455 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

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
1,810 kg
Trunk capacity
308 L
Trunk capacity
370 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,583 mm
Width
1,844 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
450 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
Power HP
70 - 102 HP
Power HP
272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 - 12.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
137 Nm
Torque
384 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
52 - 75 kW
Power kW
200 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
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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