Comparison between:
- 2014 Volkswagen e-Golf
- 2022 Dacia Spring Electric
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2014 Volkswagen e-Golf | 2022 Dacia Spring Electric | |
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| Model year | 2014 | 2022 |
| Market | Europe | Europe |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Hatchback | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials | Steel | Steel |
| Exterior colors | Deep Black Pearl Metallic Urano Gray Metallic Night Blue Metallic Reflex Silver Metallic Limestone Grey Pure White Pacific Blue | White Grey |
| Interior colors | Black Beige | Grey |
| Number of doors | 4 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 167.5 in 4254 mm | 147.0 in 3734 mm |
| Width | 70.8 in 1799 mm | 63.9 in 1622 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 79.8 in 2027 mm | 69.7 in 1770 mm |
| Height | 57.2 in 1453 mm | 59.7 in 1516 mm |
| Wheelbase | 103.6 in 2632 mm | 95.4 in 2423 mm |
| Front track | 60.7 in 1542 mm | 54.5 in 1385 mm |
| Rear track | 59.5 in 1511 mm | 53.7 in 1365 mm |
| Clearance | 5.6 in 142 mm | 4.7 in 120 mm |
| Front headroom | - | 35.3 in 896 mm |
| Rear headroom | - | 33.2 in 843 mm |
| Front hip room | - | 49.2 in 1250 mm |
| Rear hip room | - | 48.5 in 1231 mm |
| Trunk volume | 343.0 l 12.11 ft3 0.34 m3 | 270.0 l 9.53 ft3 0.27 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1233.0 l 43.54 ft3 1.23 m3 | 620.0 l 21.90 ft3 0.62 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3328.98 lb 1510 kg | 2138.48 lb 970 kg |
| Payload | 992.08 lb 450 kg | - |
| GVWR | 4321.06 lb 1960 kg | - |
| Drag coefficient | 0.281 Cd | - |
| Additional information | - | Luggage space follows VDA norms |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen | - |
| Model | EEM 85 | Electric 45 |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Front | Front |
| Power | 85 kW 114.0 hp 115.6 ps | 33 kW 44.3 hp 44.9 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 3000 - 12000 rpm | 2521 - 8200 rpm |
| Torque | 270 Nm 27.5 kgm 199.1 ft-lb | 125 Nm 12.7 kgm 92.2 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 0 - 3000 rpm | 0 - 2521 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Eco+ Normal | Eco |
| Additional information | Five levels of regenerative braking - D D1 D2 D3 and B Eco mode power and torque - 70 kW / 220 Nm Eco+ mode power and torque - 55 kW / 175 Nm | - |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 85 kW 114.0 hp 115.6 ps | 33 kW 44.3 hp 44.9 ps |
| Total system torque | 270 Nm 27.5 kgm 199.1 ft-lb | 125 Nm 12.7 kgm 92.2 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 87.0 mph 140.0 km/h | 77.7 mph 125.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 10.40 s | 19.10 s |
| Additional information | Eco mode top speed - 140 km/h Eco mode acceleration 0-100 km/h - 13.1 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 | NEDC, CMB: 118.1 mi / 190.0 km | WLTP, CTY: 189.5 mi / 305.0 km WLTP, CMB: 142.9 mi / 230.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | NEDC, CMB: 12.7 kWh/100 km | WLTP, CTY: 10 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 13.9 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 | 10.9 m 35.76 ft | 9.5 m 31.17 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | - | 3.44 |
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 | 3.61 | - |
| Additional information | Gearbox model - EQ 270 | - |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | MacPherson strut Independent Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent MacPherson strut Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Telescopic shock absorbers | Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers |
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 |
| Front disc brake thickness | - | 0.7 in 17 mm |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Drums |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 6.5Jx16 ET46 | - |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 205/55R16 91H | 160/70R14 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 24.2 kWh | 26.8 kWh |
| Manufacturer | Panasonic-Sanyo | - |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Number of cells | 264 | 72 |
| Number of modules | 27 | 12 |
| Battery voltage | 323 V | 262.8 V |
| Energy density | 126 Wh/kg | 148.5 Wh/kg |
| Weight | 701.07 lb 318 kg | 414.47 lb 188 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | - |
| Cooling | Passive cooling | - |
| Additional information | Optional 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 2.3 kW AC 3.6 kW AC 7.2 kW DC 40 kW | AC 6.6 kW DC 30 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 40 kW, 0:29 AC 7.2 kW, 3:11 AC 3.6 kW, 6:44-8:00 AC 2.3 kW, 10:32-13:00 | AC 6.6 kW, 4:51 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Adaptive Cruise Control (S) City Emergency Braking (S) Curtain airbag for front passenger (S) Curtain airbags for rear seats (S) Driver alertness detection (S) Driver and front passenger seat belt reminder (S) Driver and front passenger seats belt pretensioners (S) Driver-only knee airbag (S) Electronic speed control (S) Front airbags for dirver and passenger (S) Front and rear parking sensors (S) Front and rear seats belt load limiters (S) Immobilizer, anti-theft alarm, central locking (S) Isofix on rear seats (S) Passenger airbag cut-off switch (S) Rear seats belt pretensioners (O) Side chest airbags for dirver and passenger (S) Side chest airbags for rear seats (O) Side head airbags for dirver and passenger (S) Speed assist (O) Tire pressure monitoring system (S) 8-inch touchscreen (S) Bluetooth, MP3 (S) Car-Net e-Remote app (S) Dicover Pro radio and navigation system (S) Keyless entry (O) Keyless start (O) Automatic climate control (S) Parking heater/ventilation (S) 60/40 folding rear seats (S) Leather (S) Tilte and telescope adjustment (S) Heated windscreen (S) Panoramic sunroof (O) Power windows front and rear (S) Rain sensors (S) Power-folding side mirrors with turning signal (S) Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors (S) Blue ambient lighting around the decorative trim (O) Blue footwell illumination (O) Door-sill tread plates illuminated in blue (O) Dynamic cornering lights (O) LED daytime running lights (S) LED headlights (S) LED reading lights (O) LED rear lights (S) Main beam assist (O) Iridium Matrix / Dark Magnesium trim (S) Leather gear knob (S) Leather seats (O) Merlin e-grey cloth seats (S) | 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) |
| 2014 Volkswagen e-Golf | 2022 Dacia Spring Electric |