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Dacia Spring vs Lotus Emeya comparison

Compare performance (102 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (14,500 £ vs 92,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Spring or Lotus Emeya?

Dacia Spring vs Lotus Emeya: Key differences

Dacia Spring

4.7 (4 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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Lotus Emeya

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably 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 Lotus Emeya costs 92,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 78,077 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Dacia Spring is clearly more efficient: consuming 12.4 kWh/100km compared to 18.7 kWh/100km for the Lotus Emeya. That’s a difference of about 6.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Lotus Emeya offers clearly more range – reaching up to 580 km, about 355 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 Emeya offers significantly 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 Emeya is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the Dacia Spring takes 9.6 s. That’s about 6.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Emeya delivers clearly more torque with 985 Nm compared to 137 Nm. That’s about 848 Nm more.

Spring

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Lotus Emeya offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Dacia Spring is substantially lighter – 1,070 kg compared to 2,555 kg. The difference is around 1,485 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Emeya offers noticeably more boot space – 509 L compared to 308 L. That’s a difference of about 201 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lotus Emeya carries considerably more – 545 kg compared to 274 kg. That’s a difference of about 271 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Dacia Spring stands out in the key areas 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
14,500 - 16,900 £
Price
92,600 - 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
18.7 - 22.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
221 - 225 km
Electric Range
485 - 580 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
98.9 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,070 kg
Curb weight
2,555 - 2,650 kg
Trunk capacity
308 L
Trunk capacity
509 L
Length
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Length
5,139 mm
Width
1,583 mm
Width
2,005 mm
Height
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Height
1,459 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,388 L
Payload
274 kg
Payload
450 - 545 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
2.8 - 4.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
250 - 256 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
-
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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