Comparison between:
- 2023 Dacia Spring Electric Essential
- 2024 Dacia Spring Expression Electric 65
- 2016 Volkswagen e-up!
- 2020 Volkswagen e-up!
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2023 Dacia Spring Electric Essential | 2024 Dacia Spring Expression Electric 65 | 2016 Volkswagen e-up! | 2020 Volkswagen e-up! | |
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| Trim | Essential | Expression Electric 65 | - | - |
| Model year | 2023 (MY23) | 2024 (MY24) | 2016 (MY16) | 2020 (MY20) |
| Market | Europe | Europe | Europe | Europe |
| Price | - | - | - | EUR 21,975 (DE, Sep 2019) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Materials | Steel | Steel | Steel Carbon-fiber | Steel Carbon-fiber |
| Exterior colors | White Grey | Polar White Safari Beige Stonewash Blue Brick Red Lightning Gray Khaki | Black Pure White Blue Dark Blue Dark Silver Light Silver | Red Black Pearl Pure White Teal Blue Honey Yellow Metallic Costa Azul Metallic Dark Silver Metallic |
| Interior colors | Grey | Black and Grey | Black | Black Cube Shark Skin |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 147.0 in 3734 mm | 145.7 in 3701 mm | 139.4 in 3540 mm | 141.7 in 3600 mm |
| Width | 63.9 in 1622 mm | - | 64.8 in 1645 mm | 64.8 in 1645 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 69.7 in 1770 mm | 69.6 in 1767 mm | 75.2 in 1910 mm | 75.2 in 1910 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | - | 62.3 in 1583 mm | - | - |
| Height | 59.7 in 1516 mm | 58.5 in 1485 mm | 58.7 in 1492 mm | 58.7 in 1492 mm |
| Wheelbase | 95.4 in 2423 mm | 95.4 in 2423 mm | 95.3 in 2421 mm | 95.2 in 2417 mm |
| Front track | 54.5 in 1385 mm | 54.5 in 1385 mm | 56.2 in 1428 mm | 56.2 in 1428 mm |
| Rear track | 53.7 in 1365 mm | 53.7 in 1365 mm | 56.1 in 1424 mm | 56.1 in 1424 mm |
| Front overhang | - | 26.9 in 683 mm | - | - |
| Rear overhang | - | 23.4 in 595 mm | - | - |
| Clearance | 4.7 in 120 mm | 6.0 in 152 mm | 5.3 in 135 mm | 5.3 in 135 mm |
| Front headroom | 35.3 in 896 mm | 35.3 in 896 mm | 39.1 in 993 mm | 39.1 in 993 mm |
| Rear headroom | 33.2 in 843 mm | 33.2 in 843 mm | 37.3 in 947 mm | 37.3 in 947 mm |
| Front hip room | 49.2 in 1250 mm | 49.2 in 1250 mm | 53.9 in 1369 mm | 53.9 in 1369 mm |
| Rear hip room | 48.5 in 1231 mm | 48.5 in 1231 mm | 54.6 in 1388 mm | 54.6 in 1388 mm |
| Front legroom | - | - | 39.7 in 1009 mm | 39.7 in 1009 mm |
| Rear legroom | - | - | 31.2 in 793 mm | 31.2 in 793 mm |
| Trunk volume | 270.0 l 9.53 ft3 0.27 m3 | 308.0 l 10.88 ft3 0.31 m3 | 250.0 l 8.83 ft3 0.25 m3 | 251.0 l 8.86 ft3 0.25 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 620.0 l 21.90 ft3 0.62 m3 | 1004.0 l 35.46 ft3 1.00 m3 | 923.0 l 32.60 ft3 0.92 m3 | 923.0 l 32.60 ft3 0.92 m3 |
| Curb weight | 2138.48 lb 970 kg | 2147.3 lb 974 kg | 2511.07 lb 1139 kg | 2709.48 lb 1229 kg |
| Payload | - | 751.78 lb 341 kg | 795.87 lb 361 kg | 663.59 lb 301 kg |
| GVWR | - | 2899.08 lb 1315 kg | 3306.93 lb 1500 kg | 3373.07 lb 1530 kg |
| Drag coefficient | - | 0.743 Cd | 0.308 Cd | 0.308 Cd |
| Additional information | Luggage space follows VDA norms | Luggage space follows VDA norms | Curb weight with a 75 kg driver included - 1139 kg Trunk volumes are measured according to VDA | Trunk volumes are measured according to the VDA standards. |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | - | - | Volkswagen | Volkswagen |
| Model | Electric 45 | Electric 65 | - | - |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Front | Front | Front | Front |
| Power | 33 kW 44.3 hp 44.9 ps | 48 kW 64.4 hp 65.3 ps | 60 kW 80.5 hp 81.6 ps | 61 kW 81.8 hp 82.9 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 2521 - 8200 rpm | 4057 - 6000 rpm | 2800 - 12000 rpm | 3000 - 12000 rpm |
| Torque | 125 Nm 12.7 kgm 92.2 ft-lb | 113 Nm 11.5 kgm 83.3 ft-lb | 210 Nm 21.4 kgm 154.9 ft-lb | 210 Nm 21.4 kgm 154.9 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 0 - 2521 rpm | 500 - 4057 rpm | 0 - 2800 rpm | 0 - 3000 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco | Eco | Eco Eco+ Normal | Eco Eco+ Normal |
| Additional information | - | - | Four levels of regenerative braking - D1 D2 D3 and B D level means no regen is applied Eco mode power - 50 kW Eco mode torque - 167 Nm Eco+ mode power - 40 kW Eco+ mode torque - 133 Nm | - |
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 | 48 kW 64.4 hp 65.3 ps | 60 kW 80.5 hp 81.6 ps | 61 kW 81.8 hp 82.9 ps |
| Total system torque | 125 Nm 12.7 kgm 92.2 ft-lb | 113 Nm 11.5 kgm 83.3 ft-lb | 210 Nm 21.4 kgm 154.9 ft-lb | 210 Nm 21.4 kgm 154.9 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 77.7 mph 125.0 km/h | 77.7 mph 125.0 km/h | 80.8 mph 130.0 km/h | 80.8 mph 130.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 19.10 s | 13.70 s | 12.40 s | 11.90 s |
| Additional information | - | - | Eco mode top speed - 115 km/h Eco mode 0-100 km/h acceleration - 15 s Eco+ mode top speed - 90 km/h | - |
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 | WLTP, CMB: 142.3 mi / 229.0 km | NEDC, CMB: 99.4 mi / 160.0 km | WLTP, CMB: 161.6 mi / 260.0 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 | WLTP, CMB: 13.2 kWh/100 km | NEDC, CMB: 11.7 kWh/100 km | WLTP, CMB: 12.7 kWh/100 km |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | A+ | A+ | A+ | 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 | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 9.5 m 31.17 ft | 9.63 m 31.59 ft | 9.8 m 32.15 ft | 9.8 m 32.15 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 3.44 | 3.44 | - | - |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent MacPherson strut Double wishbone | Independent MacPherson strut Double wishbone | Independent MacPherson strut Double wishbone Shock absorbers | Independent MacPherson strut Double wishbone Shock absorbers |
| Rear suspension | Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers | Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers | Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) | Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 9.4 in 238 mm | 9.4 in 238 mm | - | - |
| Front disc brake thickness | 0.7 in 17 mm | - | - | - |
| Rear brakes | Drums | Drums | Drums | Drums |
| Rear disc brake diameter | - | 6.7 in 170 mm | - | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | - | - | - | 5Jx15 5Jx16 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 160/70R14 | 165/65R15 | 155/55R15 | - |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | - | - | - | 32.3 kWh |
| Total (gross) battery capacity | - | - | - | 36.8 kWh |
| Battery capacity | 26.8 kWh | 26.8 kWh | 18.7 kWh | - |
| Manufacturer | - | - | Panasonic-Sanyo | - |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Number of cells | 72 | 72 | 204 | 168 |
| Number of modules | 12 | 12 | 17 | - |
| Battery voltage | 262.8 V | 262.8 V | 374 V | - |
| Energy density | 148.5 Wh/kg | 148.5 Wh/kg | - | - |
| Weight | 414.47 lb 188 kg | 414.47 lb 188 kg | 507.06 lb 230 kg | 546.75 lb 248 kg |
| Location | - | - | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
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 2 CCS2 | Type 2 Type 2 CCS2 | Type 2 CCS2 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 6.6 kW | AC 6.6 kW DC 30 kW | AC 2.3 kW AC 3.6 kW AC 7.2 kW DC 40 kW | AC 2.3 kW AC 7.2 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 30 kW, 0:56 AC 6.6 kW, 4:51 | DC 40 kW, 0:28 AC 7.2 kW, 2:36 AC 3.6 kW, 5:12 AC 2.3 kW, 8:08 | DC 40 kW, 0:49-1:00 AC 7.2 kW, 4:30-5:34 AC 2.3 kW, 14:03-17:24 |
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) 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 (R-Plug & Music) (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 in black (S) Automatic headlight activation (S) LDR DRLs (S) LED headlights (S) | - | Floor of the luggage compartment adjustable to two heights and removable (S) City emergency braking (S) Combined front and side curtain airbags (S) Cruise control (S) Eectronic stability control (S) Front airbag for driver and front passenger (S) Front airbags for driver and passenger (S) Immobilizer (S) Rear parking sensors (S) Side airbags for driver and front passenger (S) Tire pressure monitor (S) 5-inch touchscreen (S) maps+more system with navigation, Bluetooth, multimedia (S) RCD 215 radio, CD and MP3 player (S) 6 x speakers (S) Volkswagen Car-Net with a 1-year subscription (S) Climatronic (S) Asymmetrically folding 2-seat rear bench (S) Heated front seats (S) Heated front seats (S) Height-adjustable driving seat (S) 3-spoke leather steering wheel (S) Power windows for driver and front passenger (S) Tinted rear windows (S) Power-adjustable side mirrors (S) Automatic headlights (S) LED daytime running lights (S) Cloth (S) | - |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | - | - | Volkswagen e-Up! has been announced at IAA 2013 and has remained largely unchanged for model years 2014, 2015, 2016. | - |
| 2023 Dacia Spring Electric Essential | 2024 Dacia Spring Expression Electric 65 | 2016 Volkswagen e-up! | 2020 Volkswagen e-up! |