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Dacia Spring vs VW Polo - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (65 HP vs 207 HP), boot space and price (14500 £ vs 17000 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Spring or VW Polo?

Dacia Spring

VW Polo

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 has a a bit advantage in terms of price – it starts at 14500 £, while the VW Polo costs 17000 £. That’s a price difference of around 2516 £.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Polo has a clearly edge – offering 207 HP compared to 65 HP. That’s roughly 142 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Polo is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.50 s, while the Dacia Spring takes 13.70 s. That’s about 7.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Polo performs clearly better – reaching 240 km/h, while the Dacia Spring tops out at 125 km/h. The difference is around 115 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: VW Polo pulls convincingly stronger with 320 Nm compared to 125 Nm. That’s about 195 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: VW Polo offers to a small extent more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, Dacia Spring is to a small extent lighter – 1013 kg compared to 1143 kg. The difference is around 130 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Polo offers to a small extent more room – 351 L compared to 308 L. That’s a difference of about 43 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Polo performs a bit better – up to 1125 L, which is about 121 L more than the Dacia Spring.

When it comes to payload, VW Polo noticeable takes the win – 457 kg compared to 302 kg. That’s a difference of about 155 kg.

Who wins the race?

The VW Polo proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
VW Polo is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £17,000
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VW Polo

  • Engine Type : Petrol
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 80 - 207 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.1 - 6.5 L
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Dacia Spring
VW Polo

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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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VW Polo

The Polo is a small car with surprisingly grown-up refinement, delivering comfortable packaging, crisp handling and a build quality that punches above its class. For buyers who want a practical, fuss-free hatch that still feels a little premium, it’s a sensible, slightly cheeky choice you’ll enjoy every day.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
14500 - 17100 £
Price
17000 - 30400 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
13.2 - 14.1 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
225 - 228 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
26.80 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
116 - 148 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1013 - 1050 kg
Curb weight
1143 - 1378 kg
Trunk capacity
308 L
Trunk capacity
351 L
Length
3701 mm
Length
4074 mm
Width
1583 mm
Width
1751 mm
Height
1519 mm
Height
1431 - 1451 mm
Max trunk capacity
1004 L
Max trunk capacity
1125 L
Payload
265 - 302 kg
Payload
432 - 457 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
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
Power HP
44 - 65 HP
Power HP
80 - 207 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.7 - 19.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 15.6 s
Max Speed
125 km/h
Max Speed
171 - 240 km/h
Torque
113 - 125 Nm
Torque
93 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
33 - 48 kW
Power kW
59 - 152 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
999 - 1984 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Dacia
Brand
VW

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What drive types are available for the Dacia Spring?

The Dacia Spring is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.