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Toyota Prius vs Dacia Spring comparison

Compare performance (223 HP vs 102 HP), boot space and price (39,400 £ vs 14,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Prius or Dacia Spring?

Toyota Prius vs Dacia Spring: Key differences

Toyota Prius

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  • clearly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Dacia Spring

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  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • significantly lighter
  • 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

Prius

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 Toyota Prius costs 39,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,935 £.

As for electric range, the Dacia Spring offers considerably more range – reaching up to 225 km, about 139 km more than the Toyota Prius.

Spring

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 Prius offers clearly more power – delivering 223 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 121 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Prius is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 6.8 s, while the Dacia Spring takes 9.6 s. That’s about 2.8 s quicker.

Prius

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: Toyota Prius offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Dacia Spring is significantly lighter – 1,070 kg compared to 1,620 kg. The difference is around 550 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Dacia Spring offers very slightly more boot space – 308 L compared to 284 L. That’s a difference of about 24 L.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Prius carries visibly more – 375 kg compared to 274 kg. That’s a difference of about 101 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Dacia Spring is decisively 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.

from £14,500
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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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Toyota Prius

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Costs and Consumption
Price
39,400 - 45,800 £
Price
14,500 - 16,900 £
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 0.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
12.4 - 12.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
72 - 86 km
Electric Range
221 - 225 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
12 - 17 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,620 - 1,630 kg
Curb weight
1,070 kg
Trunk capacity
284 L
Trunk capacity
308 L
Length
4,599 mm
Length
-
Width
1,782 mm
Width
1,583 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
365 - 375 kg
Payload
274 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
223 HP
Power HP
70 - 102 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 - 12.3 s
Max Speed
177 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
-
Torque
137 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
164 kW
Power kW
52 - 75 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Toyota
Brand
Dacia
What drive types are available for the Toyota Prius?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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