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Dacia Spring vs VW Golf Variant comparison

Compare performance (102 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (14,500 £ vs 28,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Spring or VW Golf Variant?

Dacia Spring vs VW Golf Variant: Key differences

Dacia Spring

4.7 (4 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • markedly lighter
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VW Golf Variant

  • substantially more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably 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 often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Dacia Spring is significantly cheaper – starting at 14,500 £ , while the VW Golf Variant costs 28,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,362 £.

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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 VW Golf Variant offers substantially more power – delivering 204 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 102 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf Variant is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 6.5 s, while the Dacia Spring takes 9.6 s. That’s about 3.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Golf Variant delivers clearly more torque with 360 Nm compared to 137 Nm. That’s about 223 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: VW Golf Variant offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Dacia Spring is markedly lighter – 1,070 kg compared to 1,366 kg. The difference is around 296 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Golf Variant offers considerably more boot space – 611 L compared to 308 L. That’s a difference of about 303 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Golf Variant carries clearly more – 547 kg compared to 274 kg. That’s a difference of about 273 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Golf Variant 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 Variant

VW Golf Variant

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 204 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.3 - 7 L/100km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
14,500 - 16,900 £
Price
28,800 - 38,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 7 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
114 - 159 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
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Curb weight
1,070 kg
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,551 kg
Trunk capacity
308 L
Trunk capacity
611 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,583 mm
Width
1,789 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
509 - 547 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
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 - 102 HP
Power HP
116 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 - 12.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
137 Nm
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
52 - 75 kW
Power kW
85 - 150 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, F, C
Brand
Dacia
Brand
VW
Is the Dacia Spring offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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