Volkswagen e-Up! 36.8 kWh vs Dacia Spring Electric 65 hp
Side-by-side comparison of all specifications in metric units (km, kg). To see imperial units (mi, lb), switch website version to USA
General Info
Since both vehicles have been discontinued, they are now only available on the used car market. You can get the Volkswagen e-Up! 36.8 kWh (2020-2023) for as low as €10999, while the Dacia Spring Electric 65 (2023-2024) begins at €14500.
The two vehicles share the same body style: Hatchback.
| Property | Volkswagen e-Up! 36.8 kWh | Dacia Spring Electric 65 hp |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2020-2023 | 2023-2024 |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | Slovakia | China |
| Body Style | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Price Europe (Used) | €10999 | €14500 |
| GCC Score | 4.5 | 4.3 |
Range and Efficiency
While the Volkswagen e-Up! 36.8 kWh (2020-2023) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Dacia Spring Electric 65 (2023-2024).
| Property | Volkswagen e-Up! 36.8 kWh | Dacia Spring Electric 65 hp |
|---|---|---|
| Range (WLTP) | 260 km | 220 km |
| Range (GCC) | 224 km | 187 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 36.8 kWh | 27.4 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 32.3 kWh | 26.8 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 14.4 kWh/100 km | 14.3 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 6.93 km/kWh | 6.98 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 6.2 | 6 |
Charging
| Property | Volkswagen e-Up! 36.8 kWh | Dacia Spring Electric 65 hp |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 7.2 kW | 6.6 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 40 kW | 30 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 3.9 | 3.4 |
Performance
| Property | Volkswagen e-Up! 36.8 kWh | Dacia Spring Electric 65 hp |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | FWD | FWD |
| Motor Type | 1 motor: PMSM | 1 motor: PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 61 kW | 48 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 82 hp | 64 hp |
| Motor Torque | 210 Nm | 113 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 11.9 s | 13.7 s |
| Top Speed | 130 km/h | 125 km/h |
| Performance Score | 1.8 | 1.3 |
Dimensions
| Property | Volkswagen e-Up! 36.8 kWh | Dacia Spring Electric 65 hp |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 3600 mm | 3734 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 1910 mm | 1770 mm |
| Height | 1492 mm | 1516 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2417 mm | 2423 mm |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | Volkswagen e-Up! 36.8 kWh | Dacia Spring Electric 65 hp |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Curb Weight | 1235 kg | 975 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 250 l | 290 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 923 l | 631 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 3.6 | 3.8 |
