Compare performance (544 HP vs 102 HP), boot space and price (53,100 £ vs 14,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Polestar 4 or Dacia Spring?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
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 Polestar 4 costs 53,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 38,572 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the Dacia Spring is substantially more efficient: consuming 12.4 kWh/100km compared to 17.8 kWh/100km for the Polestar 4. That’s a difference of about 5.4 kWh/100km.
As for electric range, the Polestar 4 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 620 km, about 395 km more than the Dacia Spring.
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 Polestar 4 offers clearly more power – delivering 544 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 442 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Polestar 4 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Dacia Spring takes 9.6 s. That’s about 5.8 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Polestar 4 delivers significantly more torque with 686 Nm compared to 137 Nm. That’s about 549 Nm more.
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: Polestar 4 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.
In terms of curb weight, Dacia Spring is considerably lighter – 1,070 kg compared to 2,230 kg. The difference is around 1,160 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Polestar 4 offers considerably more boot space – 526 L compared to 308 L. That’s a difference of about 218 L.
When it comes to payload, the Polestar 4 carries clearly more – 455 kg compared to 274 kg. That’s a difference of about 181 kg.
The Polestar 4 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.
The Polestar 4 wears a coupe-like profile and a Scandinavian-minimal interior that feels premium and unexpectedly roomy, with composed handling that makes urban driving and country roads a pleasure. For buyers who want an electric car that turns heads without shouting, the Polestar 4 is a stylish, clever choice that balances practicality with personality.
detailsThe 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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Price
53,100 - 59,900 £
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Price
14,500 - 16,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.8 - 19 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.4 - 12.7 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
590 - 620 km
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Electric Range
221 - 225 km
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
4
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
2,230 - 2,355 kg
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Curb weight
1,070 kg
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Trunk capacity
526 L
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Trunk capacity
308 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
2,008 mm
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Width
1,583 mm
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Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
455 kg
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Payload
274 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
272 - 544 HP
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Power HP
70 - 102 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 7.1 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 - 12.3 s
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
343 - 686 Nm
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Torque
137 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
200 - 400 kW
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Power kW
52 - 75 kW
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Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
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General |
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Model Year
2026
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Polestar
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Brand
Dacia
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