Nissan Leaf 52 kWh FWD vs Dacia Spring Electric 65

Comparison winners

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Power winner Nissan Leaf 52 kWh FWD 177 hp Runner-up: 65 hp
Cargo winner Nissan Leaf 52 kWh FWD 437 L Runner-up: 308 L

How the specs compare

This comparison sets the 2026 Nissan Leaf 52 kWh FWD against the 2024 Dacia Spring Electric 65. Both belong to the hatchback class, so their dimensions, performance and utility figures address a broadly similar type of car. Both use battery-electric powertrains, allowing a relatively direct comparison of the recorded energy figures.

Performance, power and 0-100 km/h

2026 Nissan Leaf 52 kWh FWD has the higher listed output at 177 hp; 2024 Dacia Spring Electric 65 is rated at 65 hp, a difference of 112 hp. The torque figures follow 2026 Nissan Leaf 52 kWh FWD at 345 Nm and 2024 Dacia Spring Electric 65 at 113 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.

Range, battery, charging and efficiency

Range and energy-use figures are either not shared by both cars or not directly comparable across these powertrain types.

Dimensions, cargo space and towing

2026 Nissan Leaf 52 kWh FWD provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 437 litres versus 308 litres, a difference of 129 litres. 2026 Nissan Leaf 52 kWh FWD is 616 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.

Price and overall assessment

2026 Nissan Leaf 52 kWh FWD leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.

Prepared by CarsbySpec from the structured specifications displayed on this page. Missing values are not estimated, and component figures are not treated as directly comparable system figures. Read the methodology.

Specification Nissan Leaf 52 kWh FWD2026 Dacia Spring Electric 652024
Performance
0-100 km/h13.7 s
Top Speed160 km/h125 km/h
Power177 hp65 hp
Torque345 Nm113 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Range225 km
Battery52.9 kWh26.8 kWh
Efficiency11.9 kWh/100km
CO2 Emissions0 g/km0 g/km
DC Charging30 kW
Size & Capacity
Length4,350 mm3,734 mm
Ground Clearance150 mm
Cargo437 L308 L
Curb Weight1,794 kg1,073 kg
Seats54
Turning Circle9.6 m
Starting MSRP$23,000

Nissan Leaf 52 kWh FWD vs Dacia Spring Electric 65 questions answered

Which has the higher top speed, the 2026 Nissan Leaf 52 kWh FWD or the 2024 Dacia Spring Electric 65?

2026 Nissan Leaf 52 kWh FWD has the higher listed top speed at 160 km/h (99 mph), compared with 125 km/h (78 mph).

Which has more horsepower, the 2026 Nissan Leaf 52 kWh FWD or the 2024 Dacia Spring Electric 65?

2026 Nissan Leaf 52 kWh FWD has more power at 177 hp, a 112 hp advantage over 2024 Dacia Spring Electric 65.

Which has the larger battery, the 2026 Nissan Leaf 52 kWh FWD or the 2024 Dacia Spring Electric 65?

2026 Nissan Leaf 52 kWh FWD has the larger listed battery at 52.9 kWh, compared with 26.8 kWh.

Which has more cargo or boot space, the 2026 Nissan Leaf 52 kWh FWD or the 2024 Dacia Spring Electric 65?

2026 Nissan Leaf 52 kWh FWD has more listed cargo space at 437 litres (15.4 cu ft), versus 308 litres (10.9 cu ft).

Which is heavier, the 2026 Nissan Leaf 52 kWh FWD or the 2024 Dacia Spring Electric 65?

2026 Nissan Leaf 52 kWh FWD is heavier at 1,794 kg (3,955 lb), while 2024 Dacia Spring Electric 65 is listed at 1,073 kg (2,366 lb).

Which is better, the 2026 Nissan Leaf 52 kWh FWD or the 2024 Dacia Spring Electric 65?

2026 Nissan Leaf 52 kWh FWD leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. This comparison is based on recorded specifications rather than a road test, so the right choice depends on the buyer's priorities.