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Dacia Spring vs VW Arteon comparison

Compare performance (102 HP vs 320 HP), boot space and price (14,500 £ vs 43,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Spring or VW Arteon?

Dacia Spring vs VW Arteon: Key differences

Dacia Spring

4.7 (4 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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VW Arteon

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • 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 significantly cheaper – starting at 14,500 £ , while the VW Arteon costs 43,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 28,796 £.

Arteon

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 VW Arteon offers clearly more power – delivering 320 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 218 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Arteon is significantly 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 VW Arteon delivers considerably more torque with 420 Nm compared to 137 Nm. That’s about 283 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: VW Arteon offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Dacia Spring is substantially lighter – 1,070 kg compared to 1,607 kg. The difference is around 537 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Arteon offers clearly more boot space – 590 L compared to 308 L. That’s a difference of about 282 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Arteon carries considerably more – 569 kg compared to 274 kg. That’s a difference of about 295 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Arteon 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.

from £43,300
Arteon

VW Arteon

  • Engine Type Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 320 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.1 - 8.6 L/100km
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Dacia Spring

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Reviews Dacia Spring

4.7 (4 Reviews)
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Best car for value

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VW Arteon

The VW Arteon cuts a fastback silhouette that manages to look more expensive than it is, with a cabin that feels calm, roomy and smartly finished. It blends relaxed long distance comfort with a touch of sporting poise, making it a clever choice for buyers who want grand touring polish without shouting for attention.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
14,500 - 16,900 £
Price
43,300 - 60,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 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
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
133 - 195 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
66 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,070 kg
Curb weight
1,607 - 1,773 kg
Trunk capacity
308 L
Trunk capacity
590 L
Length
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Length
4,866 mm
Width
1,583 mm
Width
1,871 mm
Height
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Height
1,434 - 1,451 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,632 L
Payload
274 kg
Payload
467 - 569 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
70 - 102 HP
Power HP
150 - 320 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 - 12.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.4 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
216 - 250 km/h
Torque
137 Nm
Torque
320 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
52 - 75 kW
Power kW
110 - 235 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,968 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G
Brand
Dacia
Brand
VW
Is the Dacia Spring offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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