Global EV Comparison: Volkswagen e-Up! 36.8 kWh vs Dacia Spring Electric 45 hp
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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 45 (2022-2024) begins at €10950.
The two vehicles share the same body style: Hatchback.
| Property | Volkswagen e-Up! 36.8 kWh | Dacia Spring Electric 45 hp |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2020-2023 | 2022-2024 |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | Slovakia | China |
| Body Style | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Market Availability | EU | EU |
| Price Europe (Used) | €10999 | €10950 |
| 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 45 (2022-2024).
| Property | Volkswagen e-Up! 36.8 kWh | Dacia Spring Electric 45 hp |
|---|---|---|
| Range (WLTP) | 260 km | 230 km |
| Range (GCC) | 224 km | 196 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 | 13.7 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 6.93 km/kWh | 7.31 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 6.1 | 6.2 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The Volkswagen e-Up! 36.8 kWh (2020-2023) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 40 kW, while the Dacia Spring Electric 45 (2022-2024) maxes out at 30 kW.
The Volkswagen e-Up! 36.8 kWh (2020-2023) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 7.2 kW, whereas the Dacia Spring Electric 45 (2022-2024) is limited to 6.6 kW.
| Property | Volkswagen e-Up! 36.8 kWh | Dacia Spring Electric 45 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
Both vehicles are front-wheel drive.
The Volkswagen e-Up! 36.8 kWh (2020-2023) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.
| Property | Volkswagen e-Up! 36.8 kWh | Dacia Spring Electric 45 hp |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | FWD | FWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 61 kW | 33 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 82 hp | 44 hp |
| Motor Torque | 210 Nm | 125 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 11.9 s | 19.1 s |
| Top Speed | 130 km/h | 125 km/h |
| Performance Score | 1.8 | 1.2 |
Dimensions
The Dacia Spring Electric 45 (2022-2024) stretches out longer, while the Volkswagen e-Up! 36.8 kWh (2020-2023) compensates with a wider stance. As for height, they’re nearly identical, so headroom should be comparable.
Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.
| Property | Volkswagen e-Up! 36.8 kWh | Dacia Spring Electric 45 hp |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 3600 mm | 3734 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 1910 mm | 1770 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1645 mm | 1579 mm |
| Height | 1492 mm | 1516 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2417 mm | 2423 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The Dacia Spring Electric 45 (2022-2024) features a larger trunk, but the Volkswagen e-Up! 36.8 kWh (2020-2023) offers greater maximum cargo capacity when the rear seats are folded.
Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).
Neither vehicle is officially rated for towing in in the EU.
| Property | Volkswagen e-Up! 36.8 kWh | Dacia Spring Electric 45 hp |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Curb Weight | 1235 kg | 970 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 |
