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Dacia Spring vs Mazda 6 Saloon comparison

Compare performance (102 HP vs 258 HP), boot space and price (14,500 £ vs 38,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Spring or Mazda 6 Saloon?

Dacia Spring vs Mazda 6 Saloon: Key differences

Dacia Spring

4.7 (4 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • significantly lighter
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Mazda 6 Saloon

  • substantially more power
  • substantially more electric range
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly 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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Dacia Spring is considerably cheaper – starting at 14,500 £ , while the Mazda 6 Saloon costs 38,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,000 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Dacia Spring is visibly more efficient: consuming 12.4 kWh/100km compared to 16.5 kWh/100km for the Mazda 6 Saloon. That’s a difference of about 4.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mazda 6 Saloon offers substantially more range – reaching up to 552 km, about 327 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 Mazda 6 Saloon offers substantially more power – delivering 258 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 156 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda 6 Saloon is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the Dacia Spring takes 9.6 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mazda 6 Saloon delivers substantially more torque with 320 Nm compared to 137 Nm. That’s about 183 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: Mazda 6 Saloon offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Dacia Spring is significantly lighter – 1,070 kg compared to 2,027 kg. The difference is around 957 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda 6 Saloon offers very slightly more boot space – 336 L compared to 308 L. That’s a difference of about 28 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 6 Saloon carries noticeably more – 360 kg compared to 274 kg. That’s a difference of about 86 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda 6 Saloon comes out modestly 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.

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6 Saloon

Mazda 6 Saloon

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 245 - 258 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.5 - 16.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 479 - 552 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
14,500 - 16,900 £
Price
38,500 - 41,600 £
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
16.5 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
221 - 225 km
Electric Range
479 - 552 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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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
Sedan
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
5
Curb weight
1,070 kg
Curb weight
2,027 - 2,028 kg
Trunk capacity
308 L
Trunk capacity
336 L
Length
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Length
4,921 mm
Width
1,583 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Height
-
Height
1,491 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,074 L
Payload
274 kg
Payload
359 - 360 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
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
70 - 102 HP
Power HP
245 - 258 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 - 12.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 7.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
175 km/h
Torque
137 Nm
Torque
320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
52 - 75 kW
Power kW
180 - 190 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
Mazda
Is the Dacia Spring offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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