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Dacia Spring vs VW Transporter Bus comparison

Compare performance (102 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (14,500 £ vs 41,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Spring or VW Transporter Bus?

Dacia Spring vs VW Transporter Bus: Key differences

Dacia Spring

4.7 (4 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • significantly lighter
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VW Transporter Bus

  • substantially more power
  • visibly more electric range
  • clearly 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:

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 significantly cheaper – starting at 14,500 £ , while the VW Transporter Bus costs 41,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 26,993 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Dacia Spring is significantly more efficient: consuming 12.4 kWh/100km compared to 22.4 kWh/100km for the VW Transporter Bus. That’s a difference of about 10 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW Transporter Bus offers visibly more range – reaching up to 324 km, about 99 km more than the Dacia Spring.

Transporter Bus

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 Transporter Bus offers substantially more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 184 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Transporter Bus is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Dacia Spring takes 9.6 s. That’s about 2.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Transporter Bus delivers clearly more torque with 415 Nm compared to 137 Nm. That’s about 278 Nm more.

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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 Transporter Bus offers more seats – 8 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Dacia Spring is significantly lighter – 1,070 kg compared to 1,998 kg. The difference is around 928 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Transporter Bus offers considerably more boot space – 763 L compared to 308 L. That’s a difference of about 455 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Bus carries substantially more – 1,143 kg compared to 274 kg. That’s a difference of about 869 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Transporter Bus 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 £41,500
Transporter Bus

VW Transporter Bus

  • Engine Type Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 110 - 286 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 87 - 324 km
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VW Transporter Bus

Costs and Consumption
Price
14,500 - 16,900 £
Price
41,500 - 85,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.4 - 12.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
221 - 225 km
Electric Range
87 - 324 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 229 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
4
Seats
4 - 8
Doors
-
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,070 kg
Curb weight
1,998 - 2,620 kg
Trunk capacity
308 L
Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
Length
-
Length
4,973 - 5,450 mm
Width
1,583 mm
Width
1,941 - 2,032 mm
Height
-
Height
1,907 - 1,997 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3,672 - 4,005 L
Payload
274 kg
Payload
330 - 1,143 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
70 - 102 HP
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 - 12.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
112 - 200 km/h
Torque
137 Nm
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
52 - 75 kW
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, B, A
Brand
Dacia
Brand
VW
Is the Dacia Spring offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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