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Dacia Spring vs VW ID.Polo
Selected trimExpression Electric 70Change trim139 mi · 24 kWh · £11,990
At a glance
In this comparison, Dacia Spring leads on city driving, while the VW ID.Polo leads on value for money, motorway range and family practicality.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Dacia Spring if...
- you drive in the city - it's compact with an excellent turning circle
Choose the VW ID.Polo if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you have a family - it has the best combination of boot space, safety, and rear legroom
- you need the fastest charging of these options
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The VW ID.Polo leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
ValueVW
Dacia
4.9
VW
6.3
Motorway RangeVW
Dacia
3.3
VW
5.1
FamilyVW
Dacia
2.8
VW
8.3
ChargingVW
Dacia
3.5
VW
6.3
Cost Per Mile
Dacia
9.5
VW
9.8
Too close to call
City DrivingDacia
Dacia
9.7
VW
7.5
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
VW ID.Polo
Life 116PS
- 65 miles more WLTP range
- 133 litres more boot space
- 50 kW faster rapid charging
- 33 kW more power
- 1 more seat
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Dacia SpringExpression Electric 70 | VW ID.PoloLife 116PS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £11,990 (better) | £23,945 |
| Official range | 139 miles | 204 miles (better) |
| Boot space | 308 L | 441 L (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 29 min | 23 min (better) |
| 0-62 mph | 12.3 sec | Not available |
Size Comparison
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Dacia Spring
VW ID.Polo
Length
Dacia Spring3,701mm-352mm
VW ID.Polo4,053mm
Width
Dacia Spring1,583mm-233mm
VW ID.Polo1,816mm
Height
Dacia Spring1,489mm-41mm
VW ID.Polo1,530mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Dacia SpringExpression Electric 70 | VW ID.PoloLife 116PS |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 3,701 mm | 4,053 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,583 mm (better) | 1,816 mm |
| Width with mirrors out | 1,767 mm | Not available |
| Height | 1,489 mm | 1,530 mm |
| Turning circle | 9.6 m (better) | 10.9 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 817 mm spare (better) | 584 mm spare |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Dacia SpringExpression Electric 70 | VW ID.PoloLife 116PS |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 4 | 5 (better) |
| Boot space (seats up) | 308 L | 441 L (better) |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1004 L | 1240 L (better) |
| Towing capacity (braked) | 0 kg | Not available |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Dacia Spring
- Uses 124 Wh/km on the WLTP cycle, more efficient than 100% of hatchback EVs we track.
- At 3,701 mm, shorter than 80% of hatchback EVs in our UK catalogue.
- 9.6 m turning circle, tighter than 85% of hatchback EVs in our database.
VW ID.Polo
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Dacia Spring Expression Electric 70 |  VW ID.Polo Life 116PS |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3.70m | 4.05m+352mm |
| Width | 1.58m | 1.82m+233mm |
| Width (mirrors) | 1.77m | Not available |
| Height | 1.49m | 1.53m+41mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.42m | 2.59m+169mm |
| Ground Clearance | 146mm | Not available |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 308L | 441L (better) |
| Boot (seats down) | 1004L | 1240L (better) |
| Seats | 4 | 5 (better) |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 9.6m (better) | 10.9m |
| Kerb Weight | 984kg | Not available |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 24kWh | 37kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 139 mi | 204 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 40kW | 90kW (better) |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £11,990 (better) | £23,945 |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Available | 2026+ | 2027+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Dacia SpringExpression Electric 70 | VW ID.PoloLife 116PS |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 139 miles | 204 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 95 miles | 170 miles (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 29 min | 23 min (better) |
| Max rapid charge rate | 40 kW | 90 kW (better) |
| Home AC charging | 7 kW | Not available |
| Energy consumption | 124 Wh/km | Not available |
| Usable battery capacity | 24 kWh | 37 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | LFP | Not available |
| Battery architecture | 400V | Not available |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Dacia SpringExpression Electric 70 | VW ID.PoloLife 116PS |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 12.3 sec | Not available |
| Power | 52 kW | 85 kW (better) |
| Torque | 137 Nm | Not available |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests. One car has more review coverage than the other - we show that rather than guessing.
Dacia Spring
Expression Electric 70
VW ID.Polo
Life 116PS
No critic reviews gathered yet for this car.
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Dacia Spring Expression Electric 70
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant49%
Child Occupant56%
Vulnerable Road Users39%
Safety Assist32%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
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| Measure | Dacia SpringExpression Electric 70 | VW ID.PoloLife 116PS |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | Not available |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,934 km | Not available |
Buying options
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Dacia Spring
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Dacia Spring
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VW ID.Polo
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Frequently asked questions
Is the VW ID.Polo worth the extra £11,955 over the Dacia Spring?
The VW ID.Polo costs £11,955 more than the Dacia Spring. For that premium it adds 65 miles more WLTP range, 50 kW faster peak rapid charging and 133 litres more boot space. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the VW ID.Polo comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Dacia Spring or the VW ID.Polo?
The Dacia Spring is £11,955 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £120 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Dacia Spring comes out roughly £11,875 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the Dacia Spring and VW ID.Polo like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 95 miles for the Dacia Spring and 170 miles for the VW ID.Polo - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The VW ID.Polo goes roughly 75 miles further between charging stops. Both rapid-charge to 80% in a similar time, around 23-29 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Dacia Spring or the VW ID.Polo?
The Dacia Spring is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 233 mm narrower than the VW ID.Polo. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 817 mm of total clearance for the Dacia Spring and about 584 mm of total clearance for the VW ID.Polo. The Dacia Spring also turns in a 1.3 m tighter circle, which helps with U-turns and multi-storey ramps.
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .