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Vauxhall Movano vs Dacia Spring comparison

Compare performance (279 HP vs 102 HP), boot space and price (41,000 £ vs 14,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Movano or Dacia Spring?

Vauxhall Movano vs Dacia Spring: Key differences

Vauxhall Movano

  • considerably more power
  • clearly more electric range
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Dacia Spring

4.7 (4 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • significantly 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

Movano

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Dacia Spring is substantially cheaper – starting at 14,500 £ , while the Vauxhall Movano costs 41,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 26,468 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Dacia Spring is substantially more efficient: consuming 12.4 kWh/100km compared to 26.2 kWh/100km for the Vauxhall Movano. That’s a difference of about 13.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Movano offers clearly more range – reaching up to 424 km, about 199 km more than the Dacia Spring.

Spring

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 Vauxhall Movano offers considerably more power – delivering 279 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 177 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Movano delivers considerably more torque with 450 Nm compared to 137 Nm. That’s about 313 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Vauxhall Movano offers more seats – 7 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Dacia Spring is significantly lighter – 1,070 kg compared to 2,150 kg. The difference is around 1,080 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Movano carries clearly more – 2,020 kg compared to 274 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,746 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Dacia Spring is slightly 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 £14,500
Spring

Dacia Spring

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 70 - 102 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 12.4 - 12.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 221 - 225 km
Vauxhall Movano
Dacia Spring

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Vauxhall Movano

The Opel Movano is the no-nonsense workhorse that combines practicality with a calm, dependable presence on the road, designed to make hauling and daily chores feel almost effortless. Comfortable enough for long shifts and flexible enough to suit tradespeople, couriers or weekend DIY heroes, it’s built to be useful first and flashy never.

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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 Movano
Dacia Spring

Costs and Consumption

Price
41,000 - 58,400 £
Price
14,500 - 16,900 £
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
26.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.4 - 12.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
424 km
Electric Range
221 - 225 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 233 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
SUV
Seats
3 - 7
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,150 - 2,910 kg
Curb weight
1,070 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
308 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
2,050 mm
Width
1,583 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
590 - 2,020 kg
Payload
274 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 279 HP
Power HP
70 - 102 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 - 12.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
350 - 450 Nm
Torque
137 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
103 - 205 kW
Power kW
52 - 75 kW
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

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