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Dacia Spring vs Land Rover Discovery Sport comparison

Compare performance (102 HP vs 269 HP), boot space and price (14,500 £ vs 46,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Spring or Land Rover Discovery Sport?

Dacia Spring vs Land Rover Discovery Sport: Key differences

Dacia Spring

4.7 (4 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • clearly lighter
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Land Rover Discovery Sport

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Dacia Spring is substantially cheaper – starting at 14,500 £ , while the Land Rover Discovery Sport costs 46,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 31,972 £.

As for electric range, the Dacia Spring offers substantially more range – reaching up to 225 km, about 167 km more than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.

Discovery Sport

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Land Rover Discovery Sport offers considerably more power – delivering 269 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 167 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Discovery Sport is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Dacia Spring takes 9.6 s. That’s about 2.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Land Rover Discovery Sport delivers clearly more torque with 540 Nm compared to 137 Nm. That’s about 403 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Land Rover Discovery Sport offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Dacia Spring is clearly lighter – 1,070 kg compared to 1,949 kg. The difference is around 879 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Discovery Sport offers significantly more boot space – 780 L compared to 308 L. That’s a difference of about 472 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Discovery Sport carries substantially more – 641 kg compared to 274 kg. That’s a difference of about 367 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Dacia Spring holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £14,500
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Dacia Spring

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 70 - 102 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 12.4 - 12.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 221 - 225 km
Dacia Spring
Land Rover Discovery Sport

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Dimensions and Body

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Dacia Spring

The Dacia Spring is an unpretentious city electric that strips EV ownership down to the essentials, offering clean, fuss-free transport for daily urban life. It won't impress luxury-seekers, but its cheerful practicality and rock-bottom running costs make it a clever, no-nonsense choice for anyone who wants electric mobility without the drama.

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Land Rover Discovery Sport

Discovery Sport wears Land Rover’s rugged badge with compact poise, blending a comfortable, well-crafted cabin and genuine off-road confidence for buyers who want versatility without showroom bluster. It settles smoothly on the road with composed manners and a cheeky British charm, making it an appealing pick for families who crave practicality with a hint of adventure.

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Dacia Spring
Land Rover Discovery Sport

Costs and Consumption

Price
14,500 - 16,900 £
Price
46,500 - 65,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.4 - 12.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
221 - 225 km
Electric Range
58 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
95 - 187 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,070 kg
Curb weight
1,949 - 2,168 kg
Trunk capacity
308 L
Trunk capacity
780 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,583 mm
Width
1,894 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
274 kg
Payload
582 - 641 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
70 - 102 HP
Power HP
163 - 269 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 - 12.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
137 Nm
Torque
380 - 540 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
52 - 75 kW
Power kW
120 - 198 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,998 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
Dacia
Brand
Land Rover
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