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Dacia Spring vs Mazda CX-60 – Which model is better for everyday use?

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Dacia Spring or Mazda CX-60 fits your lifestyle better.

Dacia Spring

Mazda CX-60

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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 has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 14500 £, while the Mazda CX-60 costs 41900 £. That’s a price difference of around 27420 £.

As for range, the Dacia Spring performs convincingly better – achieving up to 228 km, about 164 km more than the Mazda CX-60.

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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 CX-60 has a convincingly edge – offering 327 HP compared to 65 HP. That’s roughly 262 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda CX-60 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.80 s, while the Dacia Spring takes 13.70 s. That’s about 7.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mazda CX-60 performs significantly better – reaching 219 km/h, while the Dacia Spring tops out at 125 km/h. The difference is around 94 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mazda CX-60 pulls significantly stronger with 550 Nm compared to 125 Nm. That’s about 425 Nm difference.

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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 CX-60 offers somewhat more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, Dacia Spring is clearly lighter – 1013 kg compared to 1890 kg. The difference is around 877 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mazda CX-60 offers convincingly more room – 570 L compared to 308 L. That’s a difference of about 262 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mazda CX-60 performs convincingly better – up to 1726 L, which is about 722 L more than the Dacia Spring.

When it comes to payload, Mazda CX-60 clearly takes the win – 612 kg compared to 302 kg. That’s a difference of about 310 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Mazda CX-60 proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Mazda CX-60 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

Dacia Spring
Mazda CX-60

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Mazda CX-60

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 200 - 327 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.4 - 5.4 L
  • Electric Range : 64 km

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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Mazda CX-60

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The Mazda CX-60 pairs sculpted, understated looks with poised handling and a cabin that punches above its class, making long drives feel unexpectedly civilized. For buyers who want a premium feel without the showroom swagger, it's the sort of car that earns respect quietly — and still manages a wink when you push on.

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Dacia Spring
Mazda CX-60
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CX-60 @ Mazda Motor Corporation

Costs and Consumption

Price
14500 - 17100 £
Price
41900 - 56800 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 5.4 L
Consumption kWh/100km
13.2 - 14.1 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
225 - 228 km
Electric Range
64 km
Battery Capacity
26.80 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
31 - 139 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
50 - 58 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1013 - 1050 kg
Curb weight
1890 - 2055 kg
Trunk capacity
308 L
Trunk capacity
570 L
Length
3701 mm
Length
4745 mm
Width
1583 mm
Width
1890 mm
Height
1519 mm
Height
1680 - 1688 mm
Max trunk capacity
1004 L
Max trunk capacity
1726 L
Payload
265 - 302 kg
Payload
581 - 612 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
44 - 65 HP
Power HP
200 - 327 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.7 - 19.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 - 8.4 s
Max Speed
125 km/h
Max Speed
200 - 219 km/h
Torque
113 - 125 Nm
Torque
450 - 550 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
33 - 48 kW
Power kW
147 - 241 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
2488 - 3283 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E
Brand
Dacia
Brand
Mazda
What drive types are available for the Dacia Spring?

The Dacia Spring is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.