2020 Dacia Sandero vs 2024 Ford Puma
Which is bigger, the 2020 Dacia Sandero or 2024 Ford Puma?
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
408.8 cm
418.6 cm (+9.8)
Height
149.9 cm
155 cm (+5.1)
Body width
178.4 cm
180.5 cm (+2.1)
Width including mirrors
200.7 cm (+7.7)
193 cm
Ground clearance
16.2 cm
16.3 cm (+0.1)
Wheelbase
260.4 cm (+1.6)
258.8 cm
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
7.3 m²
7.6 m² (+0.3)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
408.8 cm
6.4 cm shorter than the average Hatchback
418.6 cm
34 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Height
149.9 cm
2 cm taller than the average Hatchback
155 cm
7.8 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Body width
178.4 cm
1.9 cm wider than the average Hatchback
180.5 cm
4.4 cm narrower than the average Crossover
Width including mirrors
200.7 cm
1.2 cm wider than the average Hatchback
193 cm
13.4 cm narrower than the average Crossover
Ground clearance
16.2 cm
2.3 cm more ground clearance than the average Hatchback
16.3 cm
1.8 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
260.4 cm
1.3 cm longer wheelbase than the average Hatchback
258.8 cm
13.6 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
7.3 m²
0 m² smaller footprint than the average Hatchback
7.6 m²
0.8 m² smaller footprint than the average Crossover
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.
328 L
456 L (+128)
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
1,216 L (+108)
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
172.5 L per m (+25.5)
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
95.6 L per m² (+13.2)
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
456 L
11 L more 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.
1,108 L
10 L less cargo volume than the average Hatchback
1,216 L
292 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
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
-3%
VDA: Less space efficient than the average Crossover
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 0.1 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
10.5 m (+0.1)
10.4 m
Curb weight
1,015 kg
1,316 kg (+301)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
10.5 m
0.1 m larger turning circle than the average Hatchback
10.4 m
0.8 m smaller turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
1,015 kg
238 kg lighter than the average Hatchback
1,316 kg
316 kg lighter than the average Crossover
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
+9%
More manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2020 Dacia Sandero or 2024 Ford Puma 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
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 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, and length clearance is 65.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
47 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
65.5 cm
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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.