Comparison between:
- 2021 Dacia Spring Electric
- 2025 Renault Megane E-Tech 60 kWh
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2021 Dacia Spring Electric | 2025 Renault Megane E-Tech 60 kWh | |
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| Trim | - | 60 kWh |
| Model year | 2021 (MY21) | 2025 (MY25) |
| Market | Europe | Europe |
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 Aluminum |
| Exterior colors | White Grey | Glacier White Ceramic Grey Shadow Grey Midnight Blue Flame Red Diamond Black Matte Shadow Grey |
| Interior colors | Grey | Grey |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 4 | 5 |
| Length | 147.0 in 3734 mm | 165.4 in 4200 mm |
| Width | 63.9 in 1622 mm | - |
| Width with mirrors | 69.7 in 1770 mm | 80.9 in 2055 mm |
| Height | 59.7 in 1516 mm | 59.3 in 1505 mm |
| Wheelbase | 95.4 in 2423 mm | 105.7 in 2685 mm |
| Front track | 54.5 in 1385 mm | - |
| Rear track | 53.7 in 1365 mm | - |
| Front overhang | - | 31.5 in 800 mm |
| Rear overhang | - | 28.1 in 715 mm |
| Clearance | 4.7 in 120 mm | 5.3 in 135 mm |
| Front headroom | 35.3 in 896 mm | 34.8 in 885 mm |
| Rear headroom | 33.2 in 843 mm | 32.9 in 835 mm |
| Front shoulder room | - | 58.8 in 1494 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | - | 54.3 in 1378 mm |
| Front hip room | 49.2 in 1250 mm | - |
| Rear hip room | 48.5 in 1231 mm | - |
| Trunk volume | 270.0 l 9.53 ft3 0.27 m3 | 440.0 l 15.54 ft3 0.44 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 620.0 l 21.90 ft3 0.62 m3 | 1332.0 l 47.04 ft3 1.33 m3 |
| Curb weight | 2138.48 lb 970 kg | 3765.5 lb 1708 kg |
| Payload | - | 1150.81 lb 522 kg |
| GVWR | - | 4757.58 lb 2158 kg |
| Towing capacity braked | - | 1984.16 lb 900 kg |
| Additional information | Luggage space follows VDA norms | Gross Train Weight (GTW) - 3058 kg SCx - 0.713 |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | - | Renault |
| Model | Electric 45 | - |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) |
| Location of the motor | Front | Front |
| Power | 33 kW 44.3 hp 44.9 ps | 164 kW 219.9 hp 223.0 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 2521 - 8200 rpm | 5473 - 11688 rpm |
| Torque | 125 Nm 12.7 kgm 92.2 ft-lb | 300 Nm 30.6 kgm 221.3 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 0 - 2521 rpm | 100 - 4714 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco | Eco Eco+ Comfort Normal Sport B-mode |
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 | 164 kW 219.9 hp 223.0 ps |
| Total system torque | 125 Nm 12.7 kgm 92.2 ft-lb | 300 Nm 30.6 kgm 221.3 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 77.7 mph 125.0 km/h | 99.4 mph 160.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 19.10 s | 7.30 s |
| Acceleration from 80 to 120 km/h | - | 4.40 s |
| Additional information | - | 0 - 50 km/h - 3.5 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 | WLTP, CMB: 290.8 mi / 468.0 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: 15.1 kWh/100 km |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | 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 |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 9.5 m 31.17 ft | 10.56 m 34.65 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 3.44 | 2.3 |
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) |
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 |
| Rear suspension | Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers | Independent Multi-link |
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 | 12.6 in 320 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | 0.7 in 17 mm | - |
| Rear brakes | Drums | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | - | 11.5 in 292 mm |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | - | 7Jx18 8Jx20 ET40 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 160/70R14 | 195/60R18 96H 215/45R20 95T |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 26.8 kWh | 60 kWh |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | LFP |
| Cathode materials | - | Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) |
| Number of cells | 72 | 288 |
| Cell nominal voltage | - | 3.2 V |
| Cell max charge voltage | - | 3.6 V - 3.65 V |
| Cell min discharge voltage | - | 2 V - 2.5 V |
| Number of modules | 12 | 12 |
| Battery voltage | 262.8 V | 352 V |
| Energy density | 148.5 Wh/kg | - |
| Weight | 414.47 lb 188 kg | 868.62 lb 394 kg |
| Location | - | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | - | Heat pump |
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 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 6.6 kW DC 30 kW | AC 11 kW AC 22 kW DC 130 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 130 kW, 0:32 AC 22 kW, 1:50 AC 11 kW, 4:10 AC 2.3 kW, 6:01 |
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) | - |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | - | CMF-EV platform |
| 2021 Dacia Spring Electric | 2025 Renault Megane E-Tech 60 kWh |