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Dacia Spring vs Subaru Outback comparison

Compare performance (102 HP vs 169 HP), boot space and price (14,500 £ vs 40,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Spring or Subaru Outback?

Dacia Spring vs Subaru Outback: Key differences

Dacia Spring

4.7 (4 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly lighter
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Subaru Outback

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • clearly 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

Spring

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 Subaru Outback costs 40,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,535 £.

Outback

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 Subaru Outback offers visibly more power – delivering 169 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 67 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Dacia Spring is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 9.6 s, while the Subaru Outback takes 10.2 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Subaru Outback delivers substantially more torque with 252 Nm compared to 137 Nm. That’s about 115 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: Subaru Outback offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Dacia Spring is significantly lighter – 1,070 kg compared to 1,643 kg. The difference is around 573 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Subaru Outback offers clearly more boot space – 561 L compared to 308 L. That’s a difference of about 253 L.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru Outback carries considerably more – 557 kg compared to 274 kg. That’s a difference of about 283 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Dacia Spring 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 £14,500
Spring

Dacia Spring

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 70 - 102 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 12.4 - 12.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 221 - 225 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
14,500 - 16,900 £
Price
40,000 - 44,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
8.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.4 - 12.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
221 - 225 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
193 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,070 kg
Curb weight
1,643 - 1,676 kg
Trunk capacity
308 L
Trunk capacity
561 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,583 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
274 kg
Payload
524 - 557 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
70 - 102 HP
Power HP
169 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 - 12.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
137 Nm
Torque
252 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
52 - 75 kW
Power kW
124 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
2,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Dacia
Brand
Subaru
Is the Dacia Spring offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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