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Dacia Spring vs Toyota Hilux comparison

Compare performance (102 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (14,500 £ vs 45,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Spring or Toyota Hilux?

Dacia Spring vs Toyota Hilux: Key differences

Dacia Spring

4.7 (4 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly lighter
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Toyota Hilux

4.2 (3 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • moderately more electric range
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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

Spring

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Dacia Spring is clearly cheaper – starting at 14,500 £ , while the Toyota Hilux costs 45,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 31,364 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Dacia Spring is clearly more efficient: consuming 12.4 kWh/100km compared to 24.3 kWh/100km for the Toyota Hilux. That’s a difference of about 11.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Toyota Hilux offers moderately more range – reaching up to 257 km, about 32 km more than the Dacia Spring.

Hilux

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Toyota Hilux offers significantly more power – delivering 204 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 102 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Dacia Spring is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 9.6 s, while the Toyota Hilux takes 9.9 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Toyota Hilux delivers significantly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 137 Nm. That’s about 363 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: Toyota Hilux offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Dacia Spring is significantly lighter – 1,070 kg compared to 2,250 kg. The difference is around 1,180 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Hilux carries clearly more – 960 kg compared to 274 kg. That’s a difference of about 686 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Dacia Spring is clearly superior overall 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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12 Jan 2026, 12:27:33

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26 Dec 2025, 17:54:12

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Costs and Consumption
Price
14,500 - 16,900 £
Price
45,800 - 65,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
9.8 - 10 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.4 - 12.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
24.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
221 - 225 km
Electric Range
257 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 264 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Pickup
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,070 kg
Curb weight
2,250 - 2,420 kg
Trunk capacity
308 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,583 mm
Width
1,855 - 1,885 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
274 kg
Payload
715 - 960 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
70 - 102 HP
Power HP
196 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 - 12.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
137 Nm
Torque
474 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
52 - 75 kW
Power kW
144 - 150 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
2,755 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
Dacia
Brand
Toyota
Is the Dacia Spring offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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