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Dacia Spring vs VW Transporter Transporter comparison

Compare performance (102 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (14,500 £ vs 37,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Spring or VW Transporter Transporter?

Dacia Spring vs VW Transporter Transporter: Key differences

Dacia Spring

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

  • clearly more power
  • noticeably more electric range
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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 considerably cheaper – starting at 14,500 £ , while the VW Transporter Transporter costs 37,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 23,030 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Dacia Spring is considerably more efficient: consuming 12.4 kWh/100km compared to 21.9 kWh/100km for the VW Transporter Transporter. That’s a difference of about 9.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW Transporter Transporter offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 331 km, about 106 km more than the Dacia Spring.

Transporter Transporter

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 Transporter Transporter offers clearly 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 Transporter is visibly 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 Transporter delivers considerably more torque with 415 Nm compared to 137 Nm. That’s about 278 Nm more.

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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 Transporter Transporter offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Dacia Spring is considerably lighter – 1,070 kg compared to 1,872 kg. The difference is around 802 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Transporter carries considerably more – 1,259 kg compared to 274 kg. That’s a difference of about 985 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Transporter Transporter leads convincingly 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 £37,500
Transporter Transporter

VW Transporter Transporter

  • Engine Type Diesel, 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 7.1 - 8.4 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 21.9 - 24.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 56 - 331 km
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
14,500 - 16,900 £
Price
37,500 - 60,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 8.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.4 - 12.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.9 - 24.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
221 - 225 km
Electric Range
56 - 331 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 220 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
4
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,070 kg
Curb weight
1,872 - 2,462 kg
Trunk capacity
308 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
5,050 - 5,450 mm
Width
1,583 mm
Width
2,032 mm
Height
-
Height
1,966 - 1,985 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
274 kg
Payload
755 - 1,259 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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 - 150 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
1,996 - 2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
Dacia
Brand
VW
Is the Dacia Spring offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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