2022 Chevrolet Equinox vs 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway
Which is bigger, the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox or 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
Measured bumper to bumper, 2022 Chevrolet Equinox extends 55.2 cm beyond 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway, marking a substantial length advantage. At 6 cm wider, the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox occupies a bit more of the lane than the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway, giving it more road presence. The height difference is quite significant, with the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox standing a substantial 12.6 cm taller than the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway. The 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway is only 0.8 cm more elevated than the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox, a difference you likely won't notice even on rougher roads. The 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway will likely be the more agile choice in tight turns, sitting 12.1 cm shorter between the axles than the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox.
Measurements
Length
465.1 cm (+55.2)
409.9 cm
Height
166.1 cm (+12.6)
153.5 cm
Width (excluding mirrors)
184.4 cm (+6)
178.4 cm
Width (including mirrors)
N/A
200.7 cm (+0.8)
Ground clearance
19.3 cm (+12.1)
20.1 cm
Wheelbase
272.5 cm (+1.3)
260.4 cm
How each car compares with its class average
Length
465.1 cm
12.5 cm longer than the average Crossover
409.9 cm
42.7 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Height
166.1 cm
3.3 cm taller than the average Crossover
153.5 cm
9.3 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Width (excluding mirrors)
184.4 cm
0.5 cm narrower than the average Crossover
178.4 cm
6.5 cm narrower than the average Crossover
Width (including mirrors)
N/A
200.7 cm
5.7 cm narrower than the average Crossover
Ground clearance
19.3 cm
1.2 cm more ground clearance than the average Crossover
20.1 cm
2 cm more ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
272.5 cm
0.1 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover
260.4 cm
12 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
2022 Chevrolet Equinox offers 846 L using the SAE method, which is way above average for its segment. 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway's 328 L uses the different VDA standard, and is below average for its segment. The 2022 Chevrolet Equinox uses the SAE cargo capacity measurement method, making its maximum 1,809 L capacity way above average when compared to the average crossover. The 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway uses the VDA cargo capacity measurement method, its 1,108 L capacity is way above average when compared to the average crossover.
Measurements
Standard cargo capacity (VDA)
The standard cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
N/A
328 L
Largest cargo capacity (VDA)
The largest cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
If only one VDA figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.
N/A
1,108 L
Standard cargo capacity (SAE)
The standard cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
846 L
N/A
Largest cargo capacity (SAE)
The largest cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.
If only one SAE figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.
1,809 L
N/A
Cargo space vs length
This DriveSize metric divides blended cargo volume by overall vehicle length.
Blended cargo uses 65% of the standard figure and 35% of the largest figure, using VDA where available and SAE otherwise.
254.4 L per m (+107.7)
146.6 L per m
Cargo space vs footprint
This DriveSize metric divides blended cargo volume by footprint.
Blended cargo uses 65% of the standard figure and 35% of the largest figure, using VDA where available and SAE otherwise.
It helps show how efficiently a car turns exterior area into usable cargo space.
137.9 L per m² (+55.8)
82.2 L per m²
How each car compares with its class average
Standard cargo capacity (VDA)
The standard cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
N/A
328 L
117 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
Largest cargo capacity (VDA)
The largest cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
If only one VDA figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.
N/A
1,108 L
400 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
Standard cargo capacity (SAE)
The standard cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
846 L
107 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
N/A
Largest cargo capacity (SAE)
The largest cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.
If only one SAE figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.
1,809 L
62 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
N/A
DriveSize space efficiency score
DriveSize space efficiency compares blended cargo volume per square meter of footprint with the class average.
Blended cargo uses 65% of the standard figure and 35% of the largest figure within the selected cargo measurement method.
VDA scores compare with VDA class averages, and SAE scores compare with SAE class averages. Around 100% means in line with class average.
106%
SAE: above class average (+6%)
83%
VDA: below class average (-17%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Door count is consistent across the two models, with both the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox and 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway featuring 5 doors. Both the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox and the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway offer seating for 5, meaning they are equally capable when it comes to carrying passengers. You’ll find the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway a bit easier to flip around in a narrow street thanks to its 1.01 m turning circle advantage. The 2022 Chevrolet Equinox carries a substantial 408 kg weight increase over the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway, meaning it may feel more planted and robust, but also less nimble in everyday driving.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
11.4 m (+1)
10.4 m
Curb weight
1,485 kg (+408)
1,077 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
11.4 m
0.2 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
10.4 m
0.9 m smaller turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
1,485 kg
147 kg lighter than the average Crossover
1,077 kg
555 kg lighter than the average Crossover
DriveSize manoeuvrability score
DriveSize manoeuvrability score combines turning circle and footprint, with turning circle weighted more heavily.
Around 100% means in line with the class average; higher scores indicate better manoeuvrability relative to similar cars.
98%
2% less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
110%
10% more manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2022 Chevrolet Equinox or 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway fit in a standard parking space?
2022 Chevrolet Equinox parking fit score
DriveSize compares the car's width and length with typical parking-space sizes by region.
Vehicle dimensions are rounded up and available side or length clearance is rounded down.
Side clearance is based on body width excluding mirrors where available; real spaces can vary because of mirrors, walls, pillars, kerbs, bay markings, and nearby cars.
For an average USA / Canada space: body side clearance is 45 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 42 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
45 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
42 cm
2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway parking fit score
DriveSize compares the car's width and length with typical parking-space sizes by region.
Vehicle dimensions are rounded up and available side or length clearance is rounded down.
Side clearance is based on body width excluding mirrors where available; real spaces can vary because of mirrors, walls, pillars, kerbs, bay markings, and nearby cars.
For an average USA / Canada space: body side clearance is 48 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 70 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
48 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
70 cm
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