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Dacia Spring vs Lotus Eletre comparison

Compare performance (102 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (14,500 £ vs 85,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Spring or Lotus Eletre?

Dacia Spring vs Lotus Eletre: Key differences

Dacia Spring

4.7 (4 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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Lotus Eletre

  • clearly more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially 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 clearly cheaper – starting at 14,500 £ , while the Lotus Eletre costs 85,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 71,220 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Dacia Spring is significantly more efficient: consuming 12.4 kWh/100km compared to 22.5 kWh/100km for the Lotus Eletre. That’s a difference of about 10.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Lotus Eletre offers significantly more range – reaching up to 570 km, about 345 km more than the Dacia Spring.

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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 Lotus Eletre offers clearly more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 816 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Eletre is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the Dacia Spring takes 9.6 s. That’s about 6.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Eletre delivers significantly more torque with 985 Nm compared to 137 Nm. That’s about 848 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: Lotus Eletre offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Dacia Spring is clearly lighter – 1,070 kg compared to 2,565 kg. The difference is around 1,495 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Eletre offers substantially more boot space – 688 L compared to 308 L. That’s a difference of about 380 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lotus Eletre carries clearly more – 485 kg compared to 274 kg. That’s a difference of about 211 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Dacia Spring comes out clearly ahead 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
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Dacia Spring

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Costs and Consumption
Price
14,500 - 16,900 £
Price
85,700 - 138,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
12.4 - 12.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
221 - 225 km
Electric Range
450 - 570 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
109 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
4
Curb weight
1,070 kg
Curb weight
2,565 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity
308 L
Trunk capacity
688 L
Length
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Length
5,103 mm
Width
1,583 mm
Width
2,060 mm
Height
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Height
1,630 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
Payload
274 kg
Payload
405 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
70 - 102 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 - 12.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
Torque
137 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
52 - 75 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Dacia
Brand
Lotus
Is the Dacia Spring offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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