2020 Dacia Sandero vs 2018 Jeep Wrangler
Which is bigger, the 2020 Dacia Sandero or 2018 Jeep Wrangler?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
While not a massive leap, the 2018 Jeep Wrangler is 14.9 cm longer than the 2020 Dacia Sandero. The 2018 Jeep Wrangler’s 9.1 cm width advantage over the 2020 Dacia Sandero might mean a wider interior cabin with more elbow room. The 2018 Jeep Wrangler is an incredible 36.9 cm taller, which fundamentally alters the ease of access and the total volume of the interior relative to the 2020 Dacia Sandero. The 2018 Jeep Wrangler clears obstacles by an extra 8.4 cm, making the 2020 Dacia Sandero look quite low to the ground in comparison. Even the 14.4 cm wheelbase advantage helps the 2020 Dacia Sandero feel like a larger, more composed vehicle than the 2018 Jeep Wrangler.
Measurements
Length
408.8 cm
423.7 cm (+14.9)
Height
149.9 cm
186.8 cm (+36.9)
Width (excluding mirrors)
178.4 cm
187.5 cm (+9.1)
Width (including mirrors)
200.7 cm
N/A (+8.4)
Ground clearance
16.2 cm (+14.4)
24.6 cm
Wheelbase
260.4 cm
246 cm (+0.7)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
408.8 cm
6.4 cm shorter than the average Hatchback
423.7 cm
71.7 cm shorter than the average SUV
Height
149.9 cm
2 cm taller than the average Hatchback
186.8 cm
3.3 cm shorter than the average SUV
Width (excluding mirrors)
178.4 cm
1.9 cm wider than the average Hatchback
187.5 cm
8.2 cm narrower than the average SUV
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
24.6 cm
2.1 cm more ground clearance than the average SUV
Wheelbase
260.4 cm
1.3 cm longer wheelbase than the average Hatchback
246 cm
44.1 cm shorter wheelbase than the average SUV
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
The 2020 Dacia Sandero is the only model in this pair with confirmed cargo stats, with a 328 L (VDA) capacity that is average for its class. The 2020 Dacia Sandero provides a way above average 1,108 L for the hatchback segment for cargo space 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
N/A
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
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.
147 L per m
N/A
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
N/A
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
N/A
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
N/A
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%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
With 3 more door(s) than the 2018 Jeep Wrangler, the 2020 Dacia Sandero should be more practical for those wanting to carry passengers or luggage. Thanks to its extra seat, the 2020 Dacia Sandero is able to carry one additional passenger over the 2018 Jeep Wrangler. A minor 0.03 m in turning circle separates these two, meaning they handle tight car parks almost equally. We’re talking about a 786 kg weight shift, which places these two vehicles in completely different worlds of physics.
Measurements
Doors
5 (+3)
2
Max. seats
5 (+1)
4
Turning circle
10.5 m (+0)
10.5 m
Curb weight
1,015 kg
1,801 kg (+786)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
10.5 m
0.1 m larger turning circle than the average Hatchback
10.5 m
1.5 m smaller turning circle than the average SUV
Curb weight
1,015 kg
238 kg lighter than the average Hatchback
1,801 kg
646 kg lighter than the average SUV
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
115%
15% more manoeuvrable than the average SUV
Parking
Will the 2020 Dacia Sandero or 2018 Jeep Wrangler 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.
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
2018 Jeep Wrangler 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 43.5 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 63 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
43.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
63 cm
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