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Dacia Spring vs VW Tiguan comparison

Compare performance (102 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (14,500 £ vs 33,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Spring or VW Tiguan?

Dacia Spring vs VW Tiguan: Key differences

Dacia Spring

4.7 (4 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • clearly lighter
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VW Tiguan

4.2 (11 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly 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 substantially cheaper – starting at 14,500 £ , while the VW Tiguan costs 33,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,093 £.

As for electric range, the Dacia Spring offers clearly more range – reaching up to 225 km, about 99 km more than the VW Tiguan.

Tiguan

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Tiguan offers substantially more power – delivering 272 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 170 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Tiguan is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.9 s, while the Dacia Spring takes 9.6 s. That’s about 3.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Tiguan delivers substantially more torque with 400 Nm compared to 137 Nm. That’s about 263 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 Tiguan offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Dacia Spring is clearly lighter – 1,070 kg compared to 1,599 kg. The difference is around 529 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Tiguan offers significantly more boot space – 652 L compared to 308 L. That’s a difference of about 344 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Tiguan carries clearly more – 556 kg compared to 274 kg. That’s a difference of about 282 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Tiguan holds a solid 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 £33,600
Tiguan

VW Tiguan

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 130 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.4 - 8.4 L/100km
  • Electric Range 118 - 126 km
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Reviews Dacia Spring

4.7 (4 Reviews)
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Cristian
12 Jan 2026, 12:27:33

Best car for value

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Reviews VW Tiguan

4.2 (11 Reviews)
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Jerzy
7 Jun 2026, 15:17:21

It competes on price and cheaper servicing, but well‑equipped examples also offer plenty of comfort.

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Peter
21 Feb 2026, 14:53:54

My Tiguan 2.0 TSI is flawless after eight years and still looks great. I really can't complain.

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Thomas
21 Nov 2025, 21:33:38

What counts is longevity... and on that front VW doesn't convince.

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Dacia Spring
VW Tiguan

Costs and Consumption
Price
14,500 - 16,900 £
Price
33,600 - 54,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.4 - 12.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
221 - 225 km
Electric Range
118 - 126 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
32 - 190 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,070 kg
Curb weight
1,599 - 1,879 kg
Trunk capacity
308 L
Trunk capacity
490 - 652 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,583 mm
Width
1,842 - 1,859 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
499 - 556 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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
130 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 - 12.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
137 Nm
Torque
220 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
52 - 75 kW
Power kW
96 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, B, G
Brand
Dacia
Brand
VW
Is the Dacia Spring offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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