2023 Honda CR‑V vs 2020 Dacia Sandero
Which is bigger, the 2023 Honda CR‑V or 2020 Dacia Sandero?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
There is a large difference in length between the two models, with the 2023 Honda CR‑V being 60.6 cm longer than the 2020 Dacia Sandero. There is a moderate step up in width; the 2023 Honda CR‑V extends 8.3 cm further than the 2020 Dacia Sandero. The 2023 Honda CR‑V utilises its extra 18.2 cm of height to maximise cabin volume, making it feel larger inside than the 2020 Dacia Sandero. The 2023 Honda CR‑V sits 3.6 cm higher off the ground than the 2020 Dacia Sandero, providing a helpful extra margin of safety when driving over gravel or light debris. They are effectively twins in terms of axle spacing, with a negligible 9.6 cm wheelbase difference.
Measurements
Length
469.4 cm (+60.6)
408.8 cm
Height
168.1 cm (+18.2)
149.9 cm
Body width
186.7 cm (+8.3)
178.4 cm
Width including mirrors
N/A
200.7 cm
Ground clearance
19.8 cm (+3.6)
16.2 cm
Wheelbase
270 cm (+9.6)
260.4 cm
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
8.8 m² (+1.5)
7.3 m²
How each car compares with its class average
Length
469.4 cm
16.8 cm longer than the average Crossover
408.8 cm
6.4 cm shorter than the average Hatchback
Height
168.1 cm
5.3 cm taller than the average Crossover
149.9 cm
2 cm taller than the average Hatchback
Body width
186.7 cm
1.8 cm wider than the average Crossover
178.4 cm
1.9 cm wider than the average Hatchback
Width including mirrors
N/A
200.7 cm
1.2 cm wider than the average Hatchback
Ground clearance
19.8 cm
1.7 cm more ground clearance than the average Crossover
16.2 cm
2.3 cm more ground clearance than the average Hatchback
Wheelbase
270 cm
2.4 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
260.4 cm
1.3 cm longer wheelbase than the average Hatchback
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
8.8 m²
0.4 m² larger footprint than the average Crossover
7.3 m²
0 m² smaller footprint than the average Hatchback
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 2023 Honda CR‑V, 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 2023 Honda CR‑V’s 1,113 L capacity is way above average for its class. The 2020 Dacia Sandero uses the VDA cargo capacity measurement method, making its maximum 1,108 L capacity way above average when compared to the average hatchback. The 2023 Honda CR‑V uses the SAE cargo capacity measurement method, its 2,166 L capacity is way above average when compared to the average crossover.
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.
N/A
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.
N/A
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.
1,113 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.
2,166 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.
315.6 L per m (+168.6)
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.
169.1 L per m² (+86.7)
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.
N/A
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.
N/A
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.
1,113 L
374 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.
2,166 L
295 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
N/A
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.
+29%
SAE: More space efficient than the average Crossover
-1%
VDA: Less space efficient than the average Hatchback
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Door count is consistent across the two models, with both the 2020 Dacia Sandero and 2023 Honda CR‑V featuring 5 doors. You get the same number of seats in both models, as the 2020 Dacia Sandero and the 2023 Honda CR‑V are each configured for 5 passengers. You’ll find the 2020 Dacia Sandero a bit easier to flip around in a narrow street thanks to its 0.9 m turning circle advantage. You’ll feel every bit of that 560 kg difference when trying to accelerate or change direction in the 2023 Honda CR‑V compared to 2020 Dacia Sandero.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
11.4 m (+0.9)
10.5 m
Curb weight
1,575 kg (+560)
1,015 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
11.4 m
0.1 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
10.5 m
0.1 m larger turning circle than the average Hatchback
Curb weight
1,575 kg
57 kg lighter than the average Crossover
1,015 kg
238 kg lighter than the average Hatchback
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.
-2%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
-1%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Hatchback
Parking
Will the 2023 Honda CR‑V or 2020 Dacia Sandero fit in a standard parking space?
2023 Honda CR‑V 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 44 cm per side, and length clearance is 40 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
44 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
40 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 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
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