Comparison between:
- 2022 Dacia Spring Electric
- 2016 FIAT 500e
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2022 Dacia Spring Electric | 2016 FIAT 500e | |
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| Model year | 2022 | 2016 |
| Market | Europe | North America |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) | Hatchback |
| Materials | Steel | Steel |
| Exterior colors | White Grey | Gloss Black Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat White Pearl Tri-Coat Electric Orange Pearl Tri-Coat Light Blue Clear Coat Dark Gray Clear Coat Light Gray |
| Interior colors | Grey | Black/Electric Orange Steam/Electric Orange |
| Number of doors | 5 | 3 |
| Number of seats | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 147.0 in 3734 mm | 142.4 in 3617 mm |
| Width | 63.9 in 1622 mm | 64.1 in 1627 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 69.7 in 1770 mm | - |
| Height | 59.7 in 1516 mm | 60.1 in 1527 mm |
| Wheelbase | 95.4 in 2423 mm | 90.6 in 2300 mm |
| Front track | 54.5 in 1385 mm | 55.4 in 1407 mm |
| Rear track | 53.7 in 1365 mm | 55.0 in 1397 mm |
| Clearance | 4.7 in 120 mm | - |
| Front headroom | 35.3 in 896 mm | 38.9 in 989 mm |
| Rear headroom | 33.2 in 843 mm | 35.6 in 903 mm |
| Front shoulder room | - | 49.4 in 1255 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | - | 46.4 in 1179 mm |
| Front hip room | 49.2 in 1250 mm | 47.8 in 1215 mm |
| Rear hip room | 48.5 in 1231 mm | 42.6 in 1083 mm |
| Front legroom | - | 40.7 in 1035 mm |
| Rear legroom | - | 27.6 in 702 mm |
| Total volume | - | 2027.5 l 71.60 ft3 2.03 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 270.0 l 9.53 ft3 0.27 m3 | 198.2 l 7.00 ft3 0.20 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 620.0 l 21.90 ft3 0.62 m3 | - |
| Curb weight | 2138.48 lb 970 kg | 2987.26 lb 1355 kg |
| Drag coefficient | - | 0.311 Cd |
| Additional information | Luggage space follows VDA norms | - |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Model | Electric 45 | - |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Front | Front |
| Power | 33 kW 44.3 hp 44.9 ps | 83 kW 111.3 hp 112.8 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 2521 - 8200 rpm | - |
| Torque | 125 Nm 12.7 kgm 92.2 ft-lb | 200 Nm 20.4 kgm 147.5 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 0 - 2521 rpm | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco | - |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 33 kW 44.3 hp 44.9 ps | 83 kW 111.3 hp 112.8 ps |
| Total system torque | 125 Nm 12.7 kgm 92.2 ft-lb | 200 Nm 20.4 kgm 147.5 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 77.7 mph 125.0 km/h | 85.1 mph 137.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 19.10 s | - |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP, CTY: 189.5 mi / 305.0 km WLTP, CMB: 142.9 mi / 230.0 km | EPA, CMB: 83.9 mi / 135.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | WLTP, CTY: 10 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 13.9 kWh/100 km | EPA, CTY: 121 MPGe EPA, CMB: 30 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 112 MPGe EPA, HWY: 103 MPGe |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | A+ | - |
Steering
Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.
| Type of steering mechanism | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 9.5 m 31.17 ft | 9.54 m 31.30 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 3.44 | 3 |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Axle ratio | - | 9.59 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent MacPherson strut Double wishbone | MacPherson strut Independent Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers Touring-tuned suspension |
| Rear suspension | Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers | Semi-independent Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers Touring-tuned suspension |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 9.4 in 238 mm | 11.2 in 284 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | 0.7 in 17 mm | 0.9 in 22 mm |
| Rear brakes | Drums | Discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | - | 9.9 in 251 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | - | 0.4 in 11 mm |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | - | 5.5Jx15 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 160/70R14 | 185/55R15 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 26.8 kWh | 24 kWh |
| Manufacturer | - | Samsung SDI |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | NCM (NMC) |
| Cathode materials | - | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) |
| Anode materials | - | Graphite |
| Number of cells | 72 | 97 |
| Cell nominal voltage | - | 3.6 V |
| Cell cutoff voltage | - | 2.5 V |
| Number of modules | 12 | - |
| Battery voltage | 262.8 V | 364 V |
| Energy density | 148.5 Wh/kg | - |
| Weight | 414.47 lb 188 kg | - |
| Location | - | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | - | Air convection Liquid-based coolant circulation |
| Additional information | - | Passive and active cooling Active heating |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Type 2 CCS2 | Type 1 CCS1 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 6.6 kW DC 30 kW | AC 6.6 kW DC 40 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | AC 6.6 kW, 4:51 | DC 40 kW, 0:36 AC 6.6 kW, 3:39 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | ABS (S) 6 x airbags (S) Automatic Emergency Braking (S) eCall (S) Electronic brakeforce distribution (S) Electronic Stability Control (S) ESP (S) Front collision alert (O) Front radar (S) Height-adjustable front seat belts (S) Hill-star Assist (S) ISOFIX (S) Rear parking sensors (S) Rearview camera (S) Speed limiter (S) Tire pressure monitor (S) Tire repair kit (S) 3.5-inch instrument cluster (S) Android AUto and Apple CarPlay (S) Bluetooth and DAB (S) 2 x speakers front (S) USB (S) Manual (S) Heated rear window (S) Power-adjustable windows (S) Rear window defogger (S) Manually adjustable side mirrors (S) Automatic headplight activation (S) LDR DRLs (S) LED headlights (S) | Push-button e-shift with illuminated gear position indication (S) Wheels with Black/Electric Orange accented inserts (O) Advanced multi-stage driver and front-passenger air bags (S) Anti-lock brake system (ABS) (S) BeltAlert for front seats (S) Brake Assist (S) Brake/Park interlock (S) Constant-force retractors (CFR) (S) Driver and front-passenger seat-mounted side air bags (pelvic-thorax) (S) Driver inflatable knee air bag (S) e-Park prawl (S) Electronic brake-force distribution (EBD) (S) Electronic stability control (ESC) (S) Front and rear side-curtain air bags (S) Hill-start Assist (HSA) (S) Intelligent battery sensor (IBS) (S) LATCH (S) Occupant restraint controller (ORC) (S) ParkSense rear park assist system (S) Pedestrian alert (S) Reactive head restraints (front seats) (S) Remote keyless/illuminated entry system (S) Sentry Key engine immobilizer (S) Three-point seat belts for all positions (S) Tire pressure monitor system (S) Traction control system (TCS) (S) Vehicle theft security alarm (S) 12-volt power outlet (S) 7-inch TFT display (instrument cluster) (S) AM/FM/CD/MP3/WMA Radio (S) Auxiliary input jack (S) Bluetooth (S) Driver selectable Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) with trip computer (S) Key fob - remote keyless entry with folding shank (S) 6 x premium speakers and a 276W amplifier (S) SiriusXM Radio (S) TomTom Navigation (S) Uconnect 5.0 with a 5-inch touch screen, voice commands, handsfree (S) USB Port with iPod control (S) Automatic temperature control with humidity sensor (S) Cabin air filtration (S) 50/50 split/fold-down rear seat (S) Driver's seat with manual height adjuster, easy entry and seatback memory (S) Heated driver and front-passenger seats (O) Leather wrapped steering wheel with audio and cruise controls (S) Steering column with manual tilt (S) Front power windows with express one-touch down (S) Front, parallel-action, variable-intermittent wipers (S) Liftgate mounted spoiler, body color (S) Rear, variable-intermittent wipers (S) Rear-window defroster (S) Sunroof - power with vent and one-touch express open (O) Tinted glass (S) Auto-dimming rearview mirror (S) Electric Orange exterior mirrors (O) Power adjustable, heated, with driver's side spotter mirror and manual foldaway (S) Sun visors with vanity mirrors (S) Bi-halogen projector headlamps (S) Black accented headlamp, tail lamp and lower turn signal lamps (O) Chrome lower turn signal lamps (S) Chromed headlamp bezels (S) Chromed tail lamp bezels (S) Daytime-running lamps (DRL) (S) Halogen fog lamps (S) LED center high-mounted signal lamp (CHMSL) (S) Fabric (S) Leather (O) Steam/Electric Orange interior colour (O) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | - | 2013 - 2019 FIAT 500e is produced in Mexico (Toluca). The 2016 Fiat 500e features an all-new 5.0 Uconnect system with 5-inch touchscreen radio and integrated voice command. Offers two new exterior colors and a Touring-tuned suspension. |
| 2022 Dacia Spring Electric | 2016 FIAT 500e |