Audi e-tron / Q8 e-tron vs Dacia Spring: which engine is more reliable?
According to our risk index, the Dacia Spring carries less risk than the Audi e-tron / Q8 e-tron: 29/100 versus 43/100 (both moderate risk). The Audi e-tron / Q8 e-tron has 2 documented serious faults, the main one being «Battery cell modules with a risk of overheating and fire»; the Dacia Spring has 1 documented serious fault, the main one being «Serious traction battery alerts and their management (BMS)».
The index (0–100) weights the severity and frequency of the three most serious documented faults. How it is calculated
Is the Audi e-tron / Q8 e-tron reliable?
We have found no documented faults with the electric motor or the power electronics; what is on record are two precautionary high-voltage battery recalls: moisture at the connection (first 2019 units) and cell modules with a risk of overheating (built 2018-2022). Check the chassis number and the battery's state of health.[1][2][3]
See the 2 of the Audi e-tron / Q8 e-tron faultsIs the Dacia Spring reliable?
The Spring's drivetrain is simple, but Fiches-auto.fr records the charger and charging port as the category with the most testimonies (17 out of 73), and about nine serious alerts for the traction battery; the motor barely features. The sample is made up of voluntary reviews.[4]
See the 2 of the Dacia Spring faultsSide-by-side comparison
| Item | Audi e-tron / Q8 e-tron | Dacia Spring |
|---|---|---|
| Technical data | ||
| Type | Engine | Engine |
| Fuel | Electrical | Electrical |
| Displacement | — | — |
| Timing | — | — |
| Power | 249–503 hp | 45–65 hp |
| Production | 2019–2025[5] | since 2021[6][7] |
| Reliability | ||
| Risk index (what is it?) | 43Moderate risk | 29Moderate risk |
| Documented faults | 2 | 2 |
| Of high or critical severity | 2 | 1 |
| Worst severity | Critical severity | High severity |
| Main faults |
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| Most expensive documented repair | No reliable data | No reliable data |
| Which versions to buy | ||
| BuyRecommended versions | None | |
| With cautionVersions to be cautious about | ||
| AvoidVersions to avoid | None | None |
Severity of each fault: green, low; amber, medium; red, high; dark red, critical. How we rate them
Cars that each one is fitted to
Audi e-tron / Q8 e-tron
Dacia Spring
Other comparisons
With the Audi e-tron / Q8 e-tron
- Audi e-tron / Q8 e-tron vs BMW eDrive de 5.ª generación (iX3, i4, iX)
- Audi e-tron / Q8 e-tron vs BMW i3 / Mini Cooper SE
- Audi e-tron / Q8 e-tron vs Fiat 500e
- Audi e-tron / Q8 e-tron vs Ford Mustang Mach-E
- Audi e-tron / Q8 e-tron vs Hyundai-Kia E-GMP (Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6, EV6)
- Audi e-tron / Q8 e-tron vs Hyundai-Kia eléctrico (Ioniq, Kona, e-Niro, Soul EV)
- Audi e-tron / Q8 e-tron vs Mazda MX-30 e-Skyactiv
- Audi e-tron / Q8 e-tron vs Mercedes EQA / EQB
- Audi e-tron / Q8 e-tron vs Mercedes EQC
- Audi e-tron / Q8 e-tron vs MG eléctrico (MG4, ZS EV, Marvel R)
- Audi e-tron / Q8 e-tron vs Nissan Leaf and e-NV200
- Audi e-tron / Q8 e-tron vs Porsche Taycan
- Audi e-tron / Q8 e-tron vs Renault 5 E-Tech (AmpR Small)
- Audi e-tron / Q8 e-tron vs Renault-Nissan CMF-EV (Mégane E-Tech, Ariya)
- Audi e-tron / Q8 e-tron vs Renault Zoe
- Audi e-tron / Q8 e-tron vs Stellantis e-CMP (e-208, Corsa-e, ë-C4…)
- Audi e-tron / Q8 e-tron vs Tesla Model 3 / Model Y
- Audi e-tron / Q8 e-tron vs Tesla Model S / Model X
- Audi e-tron / Q8 e-tron vs Toyota bZ4X
- Audi e-tron / Q8 e-tron vs Volvo EX30
- Audi e-tron / Q8 e-tron vs Volvo-Polestar CMA eléctrico (Polestar 2, C40, XC40)
- Audi e-tron / Q8 e-tron vs VW e-up! / Škoda Citigo e iV / Seat Mii electric
- Audi e-tron / Q8 e-tron vs MEB (ID.3, ID.4, ID.7, ID.Buzz, Enyaq, Born, Q4 e-tron)
With the Dacia Spring
- Dacia Spring vs BMW eDrive de 5.ª generación (iX3, i4, iX)
- Dacia Spring vs BMW i3 / Mini Cooper SE
- Dacia Spring vs Fiat 500e
- Dacia Spring vs Ford Mustang Mach-E
- Dacia Spring vs Hyundai-Kia E-GMP (Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6, EV6)
- Dacia Spring vs Hyundai-Kia eléctrico (Ioniq, Kona, e-Niro, Soul EV)
- Dacia Spring vs Mazda MX-30 e-Skyactiv
- Dacia Spring vs Mercedes EQA / EQB
- Dacia Spring vs Mercedes EQC
- Dacia Spring vs MG eléctrico (MG4, ZS EV, Marvel R)
- Dacia Spring vs Nissan Leaf and e-NV200
- Dacia Spring vs Porsche Taycan
- Dacia Spring vs Renault 5 E-Tech (AmpR Small)
- Dacia Spring vs Renault-Nissan CMF-EV (Mégane E-Tech, Ariya)
- Dacia Spring vs Renault Zoe
- Dacia Spring vs Stellantis e-CMP (e-208, Corsa-e, ë-C4…)
- Dacia Spring vs Tesla Model 3 / Model Y
- Dacia Spring vs Tesla Model S / Model X
- Dacia Spring vs Toyota bZ4X
- Dacia Spring vs Volvo EX30
- Dacia Spring vs Volvo-Polestar CMA eléctrico (Polestar 2, C40, XC40)
- Dacia Spring vs VW e-up! / Škoda Citigo e iV / Seat Mii electric
- Dacia Spring vs MEB (ID.3, ID.4, ID.7, ID.Buzz, Enyaq, Born, Q4 e-tron)
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Sources
Every fact on this page links to its source. If you find an error, let us know.
- Audi e-tron (2018 - 2022): recall por sobrecarga térmica de la batería (alerta Safety Gate 8/2024)car-recalls.eu · Other source · published 26 February 2024 · consulted 30 October 2026
- Audi-Rückruf: Defekte Akkuzellen - Brandgefahr beim E-Tronauto motor und sport · Motoring press · published February 2024 · consulted 30 October 2026 · in German
- Schlechter Start: Audi muss verkaufte E-Trons in die Werkstatt rufenWinFuture · General press · published 11 June 2019 · consulted 30 October 2026 · in German
- Tous les problèmes sur Dacia Spring 2021 (73 témoignages)Fiches-auto.fr · Reliability study · consulted 30 October 2026 · in French
- Audi e-tron (2018) - WikipediaWikipedia · Other source · consulted 30 October 2026
- Dacia Spring (Wikipedia, alemán)Wikipedia · Other source · consulted 30 October 2026 · in German
- Dacia Spring (Wikipedia, español)Wikipedia · Other source · consulted 30 October 2026 · in Spanish
- Gebrauchtwagen-Check Audi e-tron (GE): Günstiger als ein elektrischer Fiat Grande PandaAutoScout24 Magazin · Motoring press · published 14 March 2025 · consulted 30 October 2026 · in German