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Dacia Spring vs VW ID.3 comparison

Compare performance (100 HP vs 326 HP), boot space and price (14,500 £ vs 28,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Spring or VW ID.3?

Dacia Spring vs VW ID.3: Key differences

Dacia Spring

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • slightly more efficient
  • significantly lighter

VW ID.3

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • substantially more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Spring

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 clearly cheaper – starting at 14,500 £ , while the VW ID.3 costs 28,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,083 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Dacia Spring is slightly more efficient: consuming 12.4 kWh/100km compared to 14.5 kWh/100km for the VW ID.3. That’s a difference of about 2.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID.3 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 605 km, about 380 km more than the Dacia Spring.

ID.3

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 ID.3 offers considerably more power – delivering 326 HP compared to 100 HP. That’s roughly 226 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID.3 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 5.7 s, while the Dacia Spring takes 9.6 s. That’s about 3.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID.3 delivers clearly more torque with 545 Nm compared to 137 Nm. That’s about 408 Nm more.

Spring

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: VW ID.3 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Dacia Spring is significantly lighter – 1,070 kg compared to 1,787 kg. The difference is around 717 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID.3 offers slightly more boot space – 385 L compared to 308 L. That’s a difference of about 77 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID.3 carries substantially more – 473 kg compared to 274 kg. That’s a difference of about 199 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.3 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.

from £28,600
ID.3

VW ID.3

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 170 - 326 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.5 - 15.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 383 - 605 km
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Dacia Spring

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Reviews Dacia Spring

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Cristian
12 Jan 2026, 12:27:33

Best car for value

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Mr C Blagdon
14 Jan 2026, 12:07:54

Great all rounder, surprisingly spacious cabin. Rapid and refined. Not quiet enough space in the boot for a bike, could use more ground clearance.

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Dacia Spring
VW ID.3

Costs and Consumption
Price
14,500 - 16,900 £
Price
28,600 - 49,300 £
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
14.5 - 15.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
221 - 225 km
Electric Range
383 - 605 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
52 - 79 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,070 kg
Curb weight
1,787 - 1,993 kg
Trunk capacity
308 L
Trunk capacity
385 L
Length
-
Length
4,264 mm
Width
1,583 mm
Width
1,809 mm
Height
-
Height
1,564 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,267 L
Payload
274 kg
Payload
437 - 473 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
Power HP
70 - 100 HP
Power HP
170 - 326 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 - 12.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.7 - 8.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
160 - 200 km/h
Torque
137 Nm
Torque
310 - 545 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
52 - 75 kW
Power kW
125 - 240 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Dacia
Brand
VW
Is the Dacia Spring offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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