2020 Dacia Sandero vs 2023 Hyundai Kona
Which is bigger, the 2020 Dacia Sandero or 2023 Hyundai Kona?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
At 26.2 cm shorter, the 2020 Dacia Sandero could be the nimbler choice for city drivers compared to the 2023 Hyundai Kona. The 2023 Hyundai Kona measures just 4.1 cm wider than the 2020 Dacia Sandero, an incremental difference that shouldn't influence your buying decision, unless it just tips if it fits in your garage! The 2023 Hyundai Kona offers an extra 8.6 cm of height, providing a bit more clearance and a more upright cabin feel than the 2020 Dacia Sandero. Both cars are tuned for a similar ride height, despite the 2023 Hyundai Kona’s 0.8 cm ground clearance advantage. There's a negligible 5.6 cm gap in wheelbase, meaning both the 2023 Hyundai Kona and 2020 Dacia Sandero should handle motorway cruising similarly.
Measurements
Length
408.8 cm
435 cm (+26.2)
Height
149.9 cm
158.5 cm (+8.6)
Body width
178.4 cm
182.5 cm (+4.1)
Width including mirrors
200.7 cm
N/A
Ground clearance
16.2 cm
17 cm (+0.8)
Wheelbase
260.4 cm
266 cm (+5.6)
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
7.3 m²
7.9 m² (+0.6)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
408.8 cm
6.4 cm shorter than the average Hatchback
435 cm
17.6 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Height
149.9 cm
2 cm taller than the average Hatchback
158.5 cm
4.3 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Body width
178.4 cm
1.9 cm wider than the average Hatchback
182.5 cm
2.4 cm narrower than the average Crossover
Width including mirrors
200.7 cm
1.2 cm wider than the average Hatchback
N/A
Ground clearance
16.2 cm
2.3 cm more ground clearance than the average Hatchback
17 cm
1.1 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
260.4 cm
1.3 cm longer wheelbase than the average Hatchback
266 cm
6.4 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
7.9 m²
0.5 m² smaller footprint than the average Crossover
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
Whether you use the boot or the full cabin for cargo space, the 2023 Hyundai Kona is roomier, offering a significant 138 L more space with the seats up and a large 192 L (VDA) more 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.
328 L
466 L (+138)
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
1,300 L (+192)
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
722 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
1,804 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
174.2 L per m (+27.2)
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
95.5 L per m² (+13.1)
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
466 L
21 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
1,300 L
208 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
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
722 L
17 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
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
1,804 L
67 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 2023 Hyundai Kona each built in a 5-door format. There is no advantage for either model when it comes to passenger numbers, since both offer a 5-seat configuration. A minor 0.1 m in turning circle separates these two, meaning they handle tight car parks almost equally. The 280 kg weight gap will have a major impact on fuel consumption and overall driving dynamics.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
10.5 m
10.6 m (+0.1)
Curb weight
1,015 kg
1,295 kg (+280)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
10.5 m
0.1 m larger turning circle than the average Hatchback
10.6 m
0.6 m smaller turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
1,015 kg
238 kg lighter than the average Hatchback
1,295 kg
337 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
+6%
More manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2020 Dacia Sandero or 2023 Hyundai Kona 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
2023 Hyundai Kona 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 46 cm per side, and length clearance is 57.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
46 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
57.5 cm
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Vehicle specifications on this page are sourced from official Dacia and Hyundai 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.