2024 Ford Puma vs 2020 Dacia Sandero
Which is bigger, the 2024 Ford Puma or 2020 Dacia Sandero?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The length difference of just 9.8 cm between these two vehicles is marginal. The 2024 Ford Puma is barely wider than the 2020 Dacia Sandero, with a tiny 2.1 cm gap that you’d need a tape measure to truly spot. The 2024 Ford Puma gains 5.1 cm in height over the 2020 Dacia Sandero, which often translates to more generous interior headroom. Both cars are tuned for a similar ride height, despite the 2024 Ford Puma’s 0.1 cm ground clearance advantage. The wheelbase on both vehicles is nearly identical, suggesting a similar level of high-speed stability.
Measurements
Length
418.6 cm (+9.8)
408.8 cm
Height
155 cm (+5.1)
149.9 cm
Width (excluding mirrors)
180.5 cm (+2.1)
178.4 cm
Width (including mirrors)
193 cm (+0.1)
200.7 cm
Ground clearance
16.3 cm
16.2 cm (+1.6)
Wheelbase
258.8 cm (+0.3)
260.4 cm
How each car compares with its class average
Length
418.6 cm
34 cm shorter than the average Crossover
408.8 cm
6.4 cm shorter than the average Hatchback
Height
155 cm
7.8 cm shorter than the average Crossover
149.9 cm
2 cm taller than the average Hatchback
Width (excluding mirrors)
180.5 cm
4.4 cm narrower than the average Crossover
178.4 cm
1.9 cm wider than the average Hatchback
Width (including mirrors)
193 cm
13.4 cm narrower than the average Crossover
200.7 cm
1.2 cm wider than the average Hatchback
Ground clearance
16.3 cm
1.8 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
16.2 cm
2.3 cm more ground clearance than the average Hatchback
Wheelbase
258.8 cm
13.6 cm shorter 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
Both cargo configurations favour the 2024 Ford Puma, which beats the 2020 Dacia Sandero by a significant 128 L in the boot with the seats up and by a noticeable 108 L (VDA) with the seats flat.
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.
456 L (+128)
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.
1,216 L (+108)
1,108 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.
172.5 L per m (+25.5)
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.
95.6 L per m² (+13.1)
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.
456 L
11 L more 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.
1,216 L
292 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
1,108 L
10 L less cargo volume than the average Hatchback
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.
97%
VDA: below class average (-3%)
99%
VDA: below class average (-1%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Both vehicles offer the same entry arrangement, with the 2020 Dacia Sandero and 2024 Ford Puma each built in a 5-door format. In terms of passenger capacity, there is no difference here, with both vehicles providing a maximum of 5 seats. A minor 0.13 m in turning circle separates these two, meaning they handle tight car parks almost equally. The 2024 Ford Puma carries a substantial 301 kg weight increase over the 2020 Dacia Sandero, 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
10.4 m
10.5 m (+0.1)
Curb weight
1,316 kg (+301)
1,015 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
10.4 m
0.8 m smaller turning circle than the average Crossover
10.5 m
0.1 m larger turning circle than the average Hatchback
Curb weight
1,316 kg
316 kg lighter 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.
109%
9% more manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
99%
1% less manoeuvrable than the average Hatchback
Parking
Will the 2024 Ford Puma or 2020 Dacia Sandero fit in a standard parking space?
2024 Ford Puma 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 47 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 65.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
47 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
65.5 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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