2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway vs 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV
Which is bigger, the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway or 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
At 74.1 cm longer, the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV sits well ahead in terms of overall length. The 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway is the leaner of the two, sitting 8.9 cm narrower than the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV for easier navigation through city traffic. The 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV offers an extra 11.1 cm of height, providing a bit more clearance and a more upright cabin feel than the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway. The 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway has a 3.8 cm higher clearance than the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV, which helps clear speed bumps more easily. The 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV is 35 cm longer in the wheelbase, showing a big increase in chassis length and potential passenger volume.
Measurements
Length
409.9 cm
484 cm (+74.1)
Height
153.5 cm
164.6 cm (+11.1)
Width (excluding mirrors)
178.4 cm
187.3 cm (+8.9)
Width (including mirrors)
200.7 cm (+3.8)
215.5 cm
Ground clearance
20.1 cm
16.3 cm (+35)
Wheelbase
260.4 cm
295.4 cm (+1.8)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
409.9 cm
42.7 cm shorter than the average Crossover
484 cm
31.4 cm longer than the average Crossover
Height
153.5 cm
9.3 cm shorter than the average Crossover
164.6 cm
1.8 cm taller than the average Crossover
Width (excluding mirrors)
178.4 cm
6.5 cm narrower than the average Crossover
187.3 cm
2.4 cm wider than the average Crossover
Width (including mirrors)
200.7 cm
5.7 cm narrower than the average Crossover
215.5 cm
9.1 cm wider than the average Crossover
Ground clearance
20.1 cm
2 cm more ground clearance than the average Crossover
16.3 cm
1.8 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
260.4 cm
12 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
295.4 cm
23 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
Because 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV (SAE) and 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway (VDA) use different measurement logic for their seats up cargo space, the numbers are difficult to compare. For context, the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV offers 748L, which is way above average for crossovers. These two brands use different logic for their total interior volume so it's impossible to compare them like-for-like; the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV provides 1,620 L (SAE) which for its segment is way above average, while the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway is listed at 1,108 L (VDA) which is way above average for its segment.
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.
328 L
N/A
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.
1,108 L
N/A
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.
N/A
748 L
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.
N/A
1,620 L
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.
146.6 L per m
217.6 L per m (+71)
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.
82.2 L per m²
116.2 L per m² (+34)
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.
328 L
117 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
N/A
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.
1,108 L
400 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
N/A
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.
N/A
748 L
9 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
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.
N/A
1,620 L
251 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
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.
83%
VDA: below class average (-17%)
89%
SAE: below class average (-11%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Neither vehicle differs on door layout, as the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV and 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway both feature a 5-door design. Both the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV and the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway offer seating for 5, meaning they are equally capable when it comes to carrying passengers. Expect to put in a little more work in the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV during tight turns, given its 1.21 m wider radius.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
10.4 m
11.6 m (+1.2)
Curb weight
1,077 kg
N/A
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
10.4 m
0.9 m smaller turning circle than the average Crossover
11.6 m
0.4 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
1,077 kg
555 kg lighter than the average Crossover
N/A
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.
110%
10% more manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
96%
4% less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway or 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV fit in a standard parking space?
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
2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV 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 43.5 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 33 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
43.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
33 cm
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