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Dacia Spring vs Volvo EC40 comparison

Compare performance (100 HP vs 442 HP), boot space and price (14,500 £ vs 46,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Spring or Volvo EC40?

Dacia Spring vs Volvo EC40: Key differences

Dacia Spring

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  • considerably cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • significantly lighter
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Volvo EC40

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  • considerably more power
  • considerably more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly 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 considerably cheaper – starting at 14,500 £ , while the Volvo EC40 costs 46,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 32,049 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Dacia Spring is markedly more efficient: consuming 12.4 kWh/100km compared to 16.2 kWh/100km for the Volvo EC40. That’s a difference of about 3.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Volvo EC40 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 585 km, about 360 km more than the Dacia Spring.

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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 Volvo EC40 offers considerably more power – delivering 442 HP compared to 100 HP. That’s roughly 342 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo EC40 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Dacia Spring takes 9.6 s. That’s about 5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo EC40 delivers significantly more torque with 670 Nm compared to 137 Nm. That’s about 533 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: Volvo EC40 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Dacia Spring is significantly lighter – 1,070 kg compared to 2,065 kg. The difference is around 995 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo EC40 offers visibly more boot space – 404 L compared to 308 L. That’s a difference of about 96 L.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo EC40 carries noticeably more – 435 kg compared to 274 kg. That’s a difference of about 161 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo EC40 stands well ahead of its rival 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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EC40

Volvo EC40

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 238 - 442 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.2 - 17.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 486 - 585 km
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Volvo EC40

Costs and Consumption
Price
14,500 - 16,900 £
Price
46,500 - 59,000 £
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
16.2 - 17.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
221 - 225 km
Electric Range
486 - 585 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
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
2,065 - 2,185 kg
Trunk capacity
308 L
Trunk capacity
404 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,583 mm
Width
1,873 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
274 kg
Payload
395 - 435 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
238 - 442 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 - 12.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
137 Nm
Torque
420 - 670 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
52 - 75 kW
Power kW
175 - 325 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Dacia
Brand
Volvo
Is the Dacia Spring offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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