2020 Dacia Sandero vs 2022 Ford Maverick
Which is bigger, the 2020 Dacia Sandero or 2022 Ford Maverick?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
Measured bumper to bumper, 2022 Ford Maverick extends 98.4 cm beyond 2020 Dacia Sandero, marking a substantial length advantage. The 2022 Ford Maverick’s 6 cm width advantage over the 2020 Dacia Sandero might mean a wider interior cabin with more elbow room. The 2022 Ford Maverick is designed for easy entry and a more upright seating position when compared to the lower height 2020 Dacia Sandero. With a 47.2 cm wheelbase advantage, the 2022 Ford Maverick is better for long-distance comfort, whereas the 2020 Dacia Sandero is better for agility.
Measurements
Length
408.8 cm
507.2 cm (+98.4)
Height
149.9 cm
174.5 cm (+24.6)
Body width
178.4 cm
184.4 cm (+6)
Width including mirrors
200.7 cm
212.1 cm (+11.4)
Ground clearance
16.2 cm
N/A
Wheelbase
260.4 cm
307.6 cm (+47.2)
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
7.3 m²
9.4 m² (+2.1)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
408.8 cm
6.4 cm shorter than the average Hatchback
507.2 cm
35.5 cm shorter than the average Pickup
Height
149.9 cm
2 cm taller than the average Hatchback
174.5 cm
12.3 cm shorter than the average Pickup
Body width
178.4 cm
1.9 cm wider than the average Hatchback
184.4 cm
10 cm narrower than the average Pickup
Width including mirrors
200.7 cm
1.2 cm wider than the average Hatchback
212.1 cm
10.8 cm narrower than the average Pickup
Ground clearance
16.2 cm
2.3 cm more ground clearance than the average Hatchback
N/A
Wheelbase
260.4 cm
1.3 cm longer wheelbase than the average Hatchback
307.6 cm
23.4 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Pickup
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
7.3 m²
0 m² smaller footprint than the average Hatchback
9.4 m²
1.2 m² smaller footprint than the average Pickup
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
These two cars follow different measurement methods: VDA for the 2020 Dacia Sandero and SAE for the 2022 Ford Maverick, so instead of a direct cargo space comparison, segment averages are the best way to gauge their relative utility. The 2020 Dacia Sandero’s 328 L capacity with seats up is average for its class, and the 2022 Ford Maverick’s 943 L capacity is way above average for its class. These two brands use different logic for their total interior volume so it's impossible to compare them like-for-like; the 2020 Dacia Sandero provides 1,108 L (VDA) which for its segment is way above average, while the 2022 Ford Maverick is listed at 943 L (SAE) which is typical 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
943 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
943 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.
147 L per m
185.9 L per m (+38.9)
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.
82.4 L per m²
100.8 L per m² (+18.4)
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
15 L less cargo volume than the average Hatchback
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
10 L less cargo volume than the average Hatchback
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
943 L
494 L less cargo volume than the average Pickup
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
943 L
584 L less cargo volume than the average Pickup
DriveSize space efficiency
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 values compare with VDA class averages, and SAE values compare with SAE class averages. Positive percentages indicate more space efficiency and negative percentages indicate less.
-1%
VDA: Less space efficient than the average Hatchback
-18%
SAE: Less space efficient than the average Pickup
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
With 1 more door(s) than the 2022 Ford Maverick, the 2020 Dacia Sandero should be more practical for those wanting to carry passengers or luggage. You’ll find the same passenger limits in both models, as they each feature a 5-seat interior layout. You’ll definitely feel the 1.7 m turning circle difference when parking; the 2020 Dacia Sandero is clearly the more maneuverable of the two. From an agility perspective, the 2020 Dacia Sandero wins by a landslide, weighing 601 kg less than the 2022 Ford Maverick.
Measurements
Doors
5 (+1)
4
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
10.5 m
12.2 m (+1.7)
Curb weight
1,015 kg
1,616 kg (+601)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
10.5 m
0.1 m larger turning circle than the average Hatchback
12.2 m
0.9 m smaller turning circle than the average Pickup
Curb weight
1,015 kg
238 kg lighter than the average Hatchback
1,616 kg
635 kg lighter than the average Pickup
DriveSize manoeuvrability
DriveSize manoeuvrability combines turning circle and footprint, with turning circle weighted more heavily.
A positive percentage means more manoeuvrable than the class average and a negative percentage means less manoeuvrable.
-1%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Hatchback
+8%
More manoeuvrable than the average Pickup
Parking
Will the 2020 Dacia Sandero or 2022 Ford Maverick fit in a standard parking space?
2020 Dacia Sandero 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 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, and length clearance is 70.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
48 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
70.5 cm
2022 Ford Maverick 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 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, and length clearance is 21 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
45 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
21 cm
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Frequently asked questions
Vehicle specifications on this page are sourced from official Dacia and Ford documentation. Unless the page identifies a specific trim, body style, powertrain or market version, DriveSize uses manufacturer-published specifications for the base model as its default reference. DriveSize standardises the published measurements and calculates the comparisons and derived figures shown. Figures can vary by market, model year, trim, powertrain, wheels, tyres and measurement method. How DriveSize sources and calculates these figures.