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Dacia Spring vs Toyota Urban Cruiser - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (65 HP vs 184 HP), boot space and price (14500 £ vs 25700 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Dacia Spring or Toyota Urban Cruiser?

Dacia Spring

Toyota Urban Cruiser

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 Toyota Urban Cruiser costs 25700 £. That’s a price difference of around 11220 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Dacia Spring: with 13.20 kWh per 100 km, it’s slightly more efficient than the Toyota Urban Cruiser with 15 kWh. That’s a difference of about 1.80 kWh.

As for range, the Toyota Urban Cruiser performs convincingly better – achieving up to 420 km, about 192 km more than the Dacia Spring.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Toyota Urban Cruiser has a clearly edge – offering 184 HP compared to 65 HP. That’s roughly 119 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Urban Cruiser is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.40 s, while the Dacia Spring takes 13.70 s. That’s about 6.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Toyota Urban Cruiser performs slightly better – reaching 150 km/h, while the Dacia Spring tops out at 125 km/h. The difference is around 25 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Toyota Urban Cruiser pulls significantly stronger with 307 Nm compared to 125 Nm. That’s about 182 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Toyota Urban Cruiser offers somewhat more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, Dacia Spring is significantly lighter – 1013 kg compared to 1775 kg. The difference is around 762 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Toyota Urban Cruiser offers slight more room – 310 L compared to 308 L. That’s a difference of about 2 L.

Who wins the race?

The Toyota Urban Cruiser proves to be is largely superior and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Toyota Urban Cruiser is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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Toyota Urban Cruiser

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 144 - 184 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15 - 18 kWh
  • Electric Range : 330 - 420 km
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Dacia Spring
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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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Toyota Urban Cruiser

The Toyota Urban Cruiser is a compact SUV that offers a blend of style and practicality, making it well-suited for urban living. It captures attention with its bold design, while providing a high driving position that enhances visibility and control on city roads. Inside, the Urban Cruiser offers comfortable seating and a range of features that cater to both driver and passengers, emphasizing convenience and everyday usability.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
14500 - 17100 £
Price
25700 - 36800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
13.2 - 14.1 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
15 - 18 kWh
Electric Range
225 - 228 km
Electric Range
330 - 420 km
Battery Capacity
26.80 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1013 - 1050 kg
Curb weight
1775 - 1972 kg
Trunk capacity
308 L
Trunk capacity
306 - 310 L
Length
3701 mm
Length
4285 mm
Width
1583 mm
Width
1800 mm
Height
1519 mm
Height
1635 mm
Max trunk capacity
1004 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
265 - 302 kg
Payload
-

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
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
44 - 65 HP
Power HP
144 - 184 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.7 - 19.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 9.6 s
Max Speed
125 km/h
Max Speed
150 km/h
Torque
113 - 125 Nm
Torque
193 - 307 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
33 - 48 kW
Power kW
106 - 135 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Dacia
Brand
Toyota

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What drive types are available for the Dacia Spring?

The Dacia Spring is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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