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Dacia Spring vs Lexus RX comparison

Compare performance (102 HP vs 371 HP), boot space and price (14,500 £ vs 63,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Spring or Lexus RX?

Dacia Spring vs Lexus RX: Key differences

Dacia Spring

4.7 (4 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • significantly lighter
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Lexus RX

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly 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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Dacia Spring is substantially cheaper – starting at 14,500 £ , while the Lexus RX costs 63,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 48,815 £.

As for electric range, the Dacia Spring offers significantly more range – reaching up to 225 km, about 158 km more than the Lexus RX.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Lexus RX offers substantially more power – delivering 371 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 269 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus RX is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.2 s, while the Dacia Spring takes 9.6 s. That’s about 3.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lexus RX delivers significantly more torque with 551 Nm compared to 137 Nm. That’s about 414 Nm more.

Spring

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: Lexus RX offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Dacia Spring is significantly lighter – 1,070 kg compared to 2,040 kg. The difference is around 970 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lexus RX offers clearly more boot space – 461 L compared to 308 L. That’s a difference of about 153 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus RX carries clearly more – 620 kg compared to 274 kg. That’s a difference of about 346 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Dacia Spring is far ahead overall 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
Spring

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
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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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Reviews Dacia Spring

4.7 (4 Reviews)
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Cristian
12 Jan 2026, 12:27:33

Best car for value

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Lexus RX

The Lexus RX glides through city streets with the kind of hushed refinement that turns mundane commutes into a private lounge. It mixes plush comfort and polished practicality in a package that suits buyers who want to arrive relaxed and a touch smug.

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5 (1 Reviews)
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Angelo Ponte
16 May 2026, 14:16:35

Tried as a replacement car. The driving pleasure and comfort are unmatched by Alfa.

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Lexus RX

Costs and Consumption
Price
14,500 - 16,900 £
Price
63,300 - 87,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.4 - 12.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
221 - 225 km
Electric Range
67 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
75 - 183 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,070 kg
Curb weight
2,040 - 2,185 kg
Trunk capacity
308 L
Trunk capacity
461 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,583 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
274 kg
Payload
575 - 620 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
70 - 102 HP
Power HP
207 - 371 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 - 12.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.2 - 7.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
137 Nm
Torque
551 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
52 - 75 kW
Power kW
152 - 273 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
2,393 - 2,487 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, B
Brand
Dacia
Brand
Lexus
Is the Dacia Spring offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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