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Vauxhall Corsa vs Dacia Spring comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 100 HP), boot space and price (19,600 £ vs 14,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Corsa or Dacia Spring?

Vauxhall Corsa vs Dacia Spring: Key differences

Vauxhall Corsa

  • markedly more power
  • substantially more electric range
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly more trunk space
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Dacia Spring

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
  • a bit more efficient
  • only slightly 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

Corsa

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 noticeably cheaper – starting at 14,500 £ , while the Vauxhall Corsa costs 19,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,135 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Dacia Spring is a bit more efficient: consuming 12.4 kWh/100km compared to 14.2 kWh/100km for the Vauxhall Corsa. That’s a difference of about 1.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Corsa offers substantially more range – reaching up to 429 km, about 204 km more than the Dacia Spring.

Spring

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 Vauxhall Corsa offers markedly more power – delivering 156 HP compared to 100 HP. That’s roughly 56 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Corsa is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.9 s, while the Dacia Spring takes 9.6 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Corsa delivers substantially more torque with 260 Nm compared to 137 Nm. That’s about 123 Nm more.

Corsa

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: Vauxhall Corsa offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Dacia Spring is only slightly lighter – 1,070 kg compared to 1,175 kg. The difference is around 105 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Vauxhall Corsa offers only slightly more boot space – 309 L compared to 308 L. That’s a difference of about 1 L.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Corsa carries clearly more – 445 kg compared to 274 kg. That’s a difference of about 171 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Corsa is decisively ahead 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 £19,600
Corsa

Vauxhall Corsa

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 100 - 156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.5 - 5.2 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.2 - 16.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 347 - 429 km
Vauxhall Corsa
Dacia Spring

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Vauxhall Corsa

The Opel Corsa is a tidy little package that blends cheeky styling with sensible practicality, perfect for city streets and weekend escapes alike. It’s easy to live with, economical to run and just lively enough to make daily driving a bit more fun.

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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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Vauxhall Corsa
Dacia Spring

Costs and Consumption

Price
19,600 - 30,600 £
Price
14,500 - 16,900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 5.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.2 - 16.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.4 - 12.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
347 - 429 km
Electric Range
221 - 225 km
Battery Capacity
46 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 116 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,175 - 1,544 kg
Curb weight
1,070 kg
Trunk capacity
267 - 309 L
Trunk capacity
308 L
Length
4,061 mm
Length
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Width
1,765 mm
Width
1,583 mm
Height
1,435 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,042 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
376 - 445 kg
Payload
274 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 156 HP
Power HP
70 - 100 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 - 12.3 s
Max Speed
150 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Torque
137 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Power kW
52 - 75 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Dacia
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