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VW ID.5 vs Dacia Spring comparison

Compare performance (299 HP vs 102 HP), boot space and price (37,200 £ vs 14,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW ID.5 or Dacia Spring?

VW ID.5 vs Dacia Spring: Key differences

VW ID.5

2.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • considerably more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Dacia Spring

4.7 (4 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • clearly 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

ID.5

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 considerably cheaper – starting at 14,500 £ , while the VW ID.5 costs 37,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,680 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Dacia Spring is visibly more efficient: consuming 12.4 kWh/100km compared to 15.4 kWh/100km for the VW ID.5. That’s a difference of about 3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW ID.5 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 571 km, about 346 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 VW ID.5 offers clearly more power – delivering 299 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 197 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID.5 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 6.1 s, while the Dacia Spring takes 9.6 s. That’s about 3.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID.5 delivers clearly more torque with 545 Nm compared to 137 Nm. That’s about 408 Nm more.

ID.5

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: VW ID.5 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Dacia Spring is clearly lighter – 1,070 kg compared to 2,051 kg. The difference is around 981 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID.5 carries significantly more – 552 kg compared to 274 kg. That’s a difference of about 278 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.5 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 £37,200
ID.5

VW ID.5

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 190 - 299 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.4 - 16.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 436 - 571 km
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VW ID.5

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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
37,200 - 49,300 £
Price
14,500 - 16,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 16.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.4 - 12.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
436 - 571 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
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
2,051 - 2,204 kg
Curb weight
1,070 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
308 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,852 mm
Width
1,583 mm
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
529 - 552 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
190 - 299 HP
Power HP
70 - 102 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 8.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 - 12.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
310 - 545 Nm
Torque
137 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
140 - 220 kW
Power kW
52 - 75 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
VW
Brand
Dacia
Is the VW ID.5 offered with different drivetrains?

The VW ID.5 is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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