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MG MG4 Urban vs Dacia Spring comparison

Compare performance (160 HP vs 102 HP), boot space and price (21,400 £ vs 14,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MG MG4 Urban or Dacia Spring?

MG MG4 Urban vs Dacia Spring: Key differences

MG MG4 Urban

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • noticeably more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Dacia Spring

4.7 (4 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • markedly lighter
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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

MG4 Urban

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 clearly cheaper – starting at 14,500 £ , while the MG MG4 Urban costs 21,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,935 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Dacia Spring is visibly more efficient: consuming 12.4 kWh/100km compared to 15.3 kWh/100km for the MG MG4 Urban. That’s a difference of about 2.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the MG MG4 Urban offers significantly more range – reaching up to 416 km, about 191 km more than the Dacia Spring.

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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 MG MG4 Urban offers noticeably more power – delivering 160 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 58 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the MG MG4 Urban is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 9.5 s, while the Dacia Spring takes 9.6 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the MG MG4 Urban delivers significantly more torque with 250 Nm compared to 137 Nm. That’s about 113 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: MG MG4 Urban offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Dacia Spring is markedly lighter – 1,070 kg compared to 1,460 kg. The difference is around 390 kg.

Looking at boot space, the MG MG4 Urban offers noticeably more boot space – 479 L compared to 308 L. That’s a difference of about 171 L.

When it comes to payload, the MG MG4 Urban carries markedly more – 450 kg compared to 274 kg. That’s a difference of about 176 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The MG MG4 Urban is far ahead overall 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 £21,400
MG4 Urban

MG MG4 Urban

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 160 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.3 - 15.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 325 - 416 km
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Reviews MG MG4 Urban

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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BobbyDazzler
4 Jun 2026, 14:01:59

A fine car which is great value for money. Getting over 5 m/Kwh and the acceleration is brisk. Ride is smooth and inner space exceptional. In good weather you will probably get the claimed 251 miles range

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Dacia Spring

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

Best car for value

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Dacia Spring

Costs and Consumption
Price
21,400 - 27,000 £
Price
14,500 - 16,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 - 15.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.4 - 12.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
325 - 416 km
Electric Range
221 - 225 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,460 - 1,520 kg
Curb weight
1,070 kg
Trunk capacity
470 - 479 L
Trunk capacity
308 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,842 mm
Width
1,583 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
450 kg
Payload
274 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
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 160 HP
Power HP
70 - 102 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.5 - 9.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 - 12.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
250 Nm
Torque
137 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
110 - 118 kW
Power kW
52 - 75 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
MG
Brand
Dacia
Is the MG MG4 Urban offered with different drivetrains?

The MG MG4 Urban is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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