Kia Picanto (2023 – present) vs Dacia Spring (2026 – present): specs compared
Both offer around 84 hp at most. The Dacia Spring is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 12.1 s against 13.1 s. The Kia Picanto has the higher top speed: 166 km/h against 130 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,013 kg against 1,212 kg. At 3,856 mm, the Dacia Spring is 252 mm longer than the Kia Picanto. The Kia Picanto dates from 2023 – present, the Dacia Spring from 2026 – present.
| Specification |
Kia
Picanto
2023 – present
|
Dacia
Spring
2026 – present
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | South Korea | Romania |
| Documented years | 2023 – present | 2026 – present |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 7 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 63 – 84 hp | 82 hp |
| Torque | 93 – 122 Nm | — |
| 0–100 km/h | 13.1 – 18.2 s | 12.1 s |
| Top speed | 145 – 166 km/h | 130 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.5 – 6.7 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,604 mm | 3,856 mm |
| Width | 1,595 mm | 1,722 mm |
| Height | 1,486 mm | 1,519 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,400 mm | 2,492 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,013 kg | 1,212 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.