2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E vs 2020 Dacia Sandero
Which is bigger, the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E or 2020 Dacia Sandero?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
With the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E being 62.5 cm longer, the contrast in body length becomes obvious. The 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E is significantly wider, which may offer more shoulder room inside but could make tight parking garages more challenging. Standing over 12.6 cm higher, the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E offers a more elevated seating position and a more commanding view of the road compared to the lower 2020 Dacia Sandero. The 2020 Dacia Sandero is only 1.7 cm higher off the tarmac, maintaining a very similar ground clearance to the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E. At 38 cm shorter, the 2020 Dacia Sandero should be significantly more nimble in the city than the longer-bodied 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E.
Measurements
Length
471.3 cm (+62.5)
408.8 cm
Height
162.5 cm (+12.6)
149.9 cm
Width (excluding mirrors)
188.1 cm (+9.7)
178.4 cm
Width (including mirrors)
209.7 cm
200.7 cm (+1.7)
Ground clearance
14.5 cm (+38)
16.2 cm
Wheelbase
298.4 cm (+1.6)
260.4 cm
How each car compares with its class average
Length
471.3 cm
18.7 cm longer than the average Crossover
408.8 cm
6.4 cm shorter than the average Hatchback
Height
162.5 cm
0.3 cm shorter than the average Crossover
149.9 cm
2 cm taller than the average Hatchback
Width (excluding mirrors)
188.1 cm
3.2 cm wider than the average Crossover
178.4 cm
1.9 cm wider than the average Hatchback
Width (including mirrors)
209.7 cm
3.3 cm wider than the average Crossover
200.7 cm
1.2 cm wider than the average Hatchback
Ground clearance
14.5 cm
3.6 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
16.2 cm
2.3 cm more ground clearance than the average Hatchback
Wheelbase
298.4 cm
26 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover
260.4 cm
1.3 cm longer wheelbase than the average Hatchback
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
The 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E claims a double cargo victory, with a moderate 74 L lead in the boot and a large 312 L (VDA) advantage with the seats down.
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.
402 L (+74)
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.
1,420 L (+312)
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.
822 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.
1,689 L
N/A
Frunk capacity
81 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.
160.9 L per m (+13.9)
147 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.
85.5 L per m² (+3.1)
82.4 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.
402 L
43 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
328 L
15 L less cargo volume than the average Hatchback
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.
1,420 L
88 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
1,108 L
10 L less cargo volume than the average Hatchback
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.
822 L
83 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.
1,689 L
182 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.
87%
VDA: below class average (-13%)
99%
VDA: below class average (-1%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Door count is consistent across the two models, with both the 2020 Dacia Sandero and 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E featuring 5 doors. You’ll find the same passenger limits in both models, as they each feature a 5-seat interior layout. Expect to put in a little more work in the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E during tight turns, given its 1.07 m wider radius. The 2020 Dacia Sandero is a featherweight compared to the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E, which carries a huge 954 kg of additional weight.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
11.6 m (+1.1)
10.5 m
Curb weight
1,969 kg (+954)
1,015 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
11.6 m
0.4 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
10.5 m
0.1 m larger turning circle than the average Hatchback
Curb weight
1,969 kg
337 kg heavier than the average Crossover
1,015 kg
238 kg lighter than the average Hatchback
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.
96%
4% less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
99%
1% less manoeuvrable than the average Hatchback
Parking
Will the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E or 2020 Dacia Sandero fit in a standard parking space?
2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E 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 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 39 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
43 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
39 cm
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 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 70.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
48 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
70.5 cm
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