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Dacia Spring vs Mazda CX-80 comparison

Compare performance (100 HP vs 327 HP), boot space and price (14,500 £ vs 49,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Spring or Mazda CX-80?

Dacia Spring vs Mazda CX-80: Key differences

Dacia Spring

4.7 (4 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • substantially lighter
  • slightly more trunk space
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Mazda CX-80

3.1 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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 clearly cheaper – starting at 14,500 £ , while the Mazda CX-80 costs 49,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 34,843 £.

As for electric range, the Dacia Spring offers considerably more range – reaching up to 225 km, about 165 km more than the Mazda CX-80.

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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-80 offers clearly more power – delivering 327 HP compared to 100 HP. That’s roughly 227 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda CX-80 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.8 s, while the Dacia Spring takes 9.6 s. That’s about 2.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mazda CX-80 delivers clearly more torque with 550 Nm compared to 137 Nm. That’s about 413 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 CX-80 offers more seats – 7 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Dacia Spring is substantially lighter – 1,070 kg compared to 2,131 kg. The difference is around 1,061 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Dacia Spring offers slightly more boot space – 308 L compared to 258 L. That’s a difference of about 50 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda CX-80 carries substantially more – 650 kg compared to 274 kg. That’s a difference of about 376 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Dacia Spring holds a decisive overall lead 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 - 100 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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Mazda CX-80

The Mazda CX-80 brings polished, near-premium styling and a cabin that feels far classier than its badge might imply. It steers with a composed, engaging character and packs the sensible practicality families want — with just enough flair to make school runs feel a little less ordinary.

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3.1 (1 Reviews)
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Lrs
3 May 2026, 21:06:02

Good chunk of steel on steroids

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Costs and Consumption
Price
14,500 - 16,900 £
Price
49,300 - 61,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4 - 5.6 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
60 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
91 - 146 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
7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,070 kg
Curb weight
2,131 - 2,240 kg
Trunk capacity
308 L
Trunk capacity
258 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,583 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
274 kg
Payload
649 - 650 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
Power HP
70 - 100 HP
Power HP
254 - 327 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 - 12.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 - 8.4 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
137 Nm
Torque
500 - 550 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
52 - 75 kW
Power kW
187 - 241 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
2,488 - 3,283 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E
Brand
Dacia
Brand
Mazda
Is the Dacia Spring offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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