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Dacia Spring vs VW Golf comparison

Compare performance (100 HP vs 325 HP), boot space and price (14,500 £ vs 28,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Spring or VW Golf?

Dacia Spring vs VW Golf: Key differences

Dacia Spring

4.7 (4 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • noticeably more electric range
  • visibly lighter
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VW Golf

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  • considerably more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat 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:

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 VW Golf costs 28,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,796 £.

As for electric range, the Dacia Spring offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 225 km, about 82 km more than the VW Golf.

Golf

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 Golf offers considerably more power – delivering 325 HP compared to 100 HP. That’s roughly 225 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.3 s, while the Dacia Spring takes 9.6 s. That’s about 4.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Golf delivers substantially 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 Golf offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Dacia Spring is visibly lighter – 1,070 kg compared to 1,307 kg. The difference is around 237 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Golf offers somewhat more boot space – 381 L compared to 308 L. That’s a difference of about 73 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Golf carries substantially more – 508 kg compared to 274 kg. That’s a difference of about 234 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Golf holds a decisive overall lead 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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Golf

VW Golf

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 325 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.1 - 7.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 131 - 143 km
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Dacia Spring

The Dacia Spring is an unpretentious city electric that strips EV ownership down to the essentials, offering clean, fuss-free transport for daily urban life. It won't impress luxury-seekers, but its cheerful practicality and rock-bottom running costs make it a clever, no-nonsense choice for anyone who wants electric mobility without the drama.

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The VW Golf remains the everyman’s favourite — cleverly balanced, composed and just posh enough to feel grown-up without pretending to be something it’s not. It slips through town and eats up longer trips with a refined cabin, practical layout and a kindly, capable character that turns everyday driving into something a little bit special.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
14,500 - 16,900 £
Price
28,300 - 46,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 7.6 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
131 - 143 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
25 - 173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,070 kg
Curb weight
1,307 - 1,662 kg
Trunk capacity
308 L
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,583 mm
Width
1,789 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
274 kg
Payload
438 - 508 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
70 - 100 HP
Power HP
116 - 325 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 - 12.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.3 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
137 Nm
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
52 - 75 kW
Power kW
85 - 239 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

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

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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