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2020 Dacia Sandero vs 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric

Side view of the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric
Side view of the 2020 Dacia Sandero

Dacia Sandero

2020

Hyundai Kona Electric

2024

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Which is bigger, the 2020 Dacia Sandero or 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric?

Key dimensions: length, width, height

At 26.8 cm longer, the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric offers a bit more physical presence on the road without sacrificing much in the way of urban agility compared to the 2020 Dacia Sandero. At only 4.2 cm wider, the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric doesn't offer any significant width advantage or disadvantage over the 2020 Dacia Sandero. The 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric offers an extra 7.6 cm of height, providing a bit more clearance and a more upright cabin feel than the 2020 Dacia Sandero. The 2020 Dacia Sandero is only 1.2 cm higher off the tarmac, maintaining a very similar ground clearance to the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric. Any difference in rear legroom will be practically unnoticeable, as the wheelbase is only 5.5 cm longer in the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric.

Measurements

Length

408.8 cm

435.6 cm (+26.8)

Height

149.9 cm

157.5 cm (+7.6)

Width (excluding mirrors)

178.4 cm

182.6 cm (+4.2)

Width (including mirrors)

200.7 cm (+1.2)

210 cm

Ground clearance

16.2 cm

15 cm (+5.5)

Wheelbase

260.4 cm

265.9 cm (+0.7)

How each car compares with its class average

Length

408.8 cm

6.4 cm shorter than the average Hatchback

435.6 cm

17 cm shorter than the average Crossover

Height

149.9 cm

2 cm taller than the average Hatchback

157.5 cm

5.3 cm shorter than the average Crossover

Width (excluding mirrors)

178.4 cm

1.9 cm wider than the average Hatchback

182.6 cm

2.3 cm narrower than the average Crossover

Width (including mirrors)

200.7 cm

1.2 cm wider than the average Hatchback

210 cm

3.6 cm wider than the average Crossover

Ground clearance

16.2 cm

2.3 cm more ground clearance than the average Hatchback

15 cm

3.1 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover

Wheelbase

260.4 cm

1.3 cm longer wheelbase than the average Hatchback

265.9 cm

6.5 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover

Front view

Front view of the 2020 Dacia Sandero
Front view of the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric

Cargo Capacity: which has more space?

Standard and largest cargo capacity

The 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric claims a double cargo victory, with a significant 138 L lead in the boot and a large 192 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.

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

Frunk capacity

N/A

27 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 L per m (+27)

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

95.3 L per m² (+12.9)

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 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.

99%

VDA: below class average (-1%)

96%

VDA: below class average (-4%)

Rear view

Rear view of the 2020 Dacia Sandero
Rear view of the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric

Details

Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability

In terms of door count, the 2020 Dacia Sandero and 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric are matched exactly, each featuring 5 doors. Both the 2020 Dacia Sandero and the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric offer seating for 5, meaning they are equally capable when it comes to carrying passengers. The 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric needs only a whisker more room to U-turn at 0.07 m wider, a difference you’d rarely notice in daily driving. From an agility perspective, the 2020 Dacia Sandero wins by a landslide, weighing 605 kg less than the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric.

Measurements

Doors

5

5

Max. seats

5

5

Turning circle

10.5 m

10.6 m (+0.1)

Curb weight

1,015 kg

1,620 kg (+605)

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

1,620 kg

12 kg lighter than the average Crossover

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.

99%

1% less manoeuvrable than the average Hatchback

106%

6% more manoeuvrable than the average Crossover

Parking

Will the 2020 Dacia Sandero or 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric 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 excluding mirrors where available; real spaces can vary because of mirrors, walls, pillars, kerbs, bay markings, and nearby cars.

OK

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

2024 Hyundai Kona Electric 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.

OK

For an average USA / Canada space: body side clearance is 46 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 57 cm at each end.

Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)

46 cm

Length clearance (at each end)

57 cm

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