2020 Dacia Sandero vs 2012 Tesla Model S

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Which is bigger, the 2020 Dacia Sandero or 2012 Tesla Model S?

Key dimensions: length, width, height

The 2020 Dacia Sandero is about 5.4 cm taller and 4.5 cm higher than the 2012 Tesla Model S, while the 2012 Tesla Model S is about 88.2 cm longer and 18 cm wider than the 2020 Dacia Sandero.

Length: 4088 mm
Height: 1499 mm
Width (excluding mirrors): 1784 mm
Width (including mirrors): 2007 mm
Ground clearance: 162 mm
Wheelbase: 2604 mm

Length: 4970 mm
Height: 1445 mm
Width (excluding mirrors): 1964 mm
Width (including mirrors): 2189 mm
Ground clearance: 117 mm
Wheelbase: 2960 mm

Front view

Cargo Capacity: which has more space?

Minimum and maximum cargo space

Min. cargo capacity (VDA seats up): 328 L
Max. cargo capacity (VDA seats down): 1108 L
Min. cargo capacity (SAE/EPA seats up): —
Max. cargo capacity (SAE/EPA seats down): —

Min. cargo capacity (VDA seats up): —
Max. cargo capacity (VDA seats down): —
Min. cargo capacity (SAE/EPA seats up): 864 L
Max. cargo capacity (SAE/EPA seats down): 1705 L

Rear view

Details

Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability

The 2012 Tesla Model S has a wheelbase about 35.6 cm longer than the 2020 Dacia Sandero. The 2020 Dacia Sandero weighs about 1028 kg less than the 2012 Tesla Model S. The 2020 Dacia Sandero needs about 1.8 m less space to turn than the 2012 Tesla Model S. Both models have 5 doors. Both models have 5 seats.

Doors: 5
Max. seats: 5
Turning circle: 10.5 m
Curb weight: 1072 kg

Doors: 5
Max. seats: 5
Turning circle: 12.3 m
Curb weight: 2100 kg

Parking space fit

Use this parking space fit visualiser to compare the 2020 Dacia Sandero and 2012 Tesla Model S against standard parking spaces in your region. Select a region to check parking bay width and length side by side for garages, driveways, and tight city car parks.

2020 Dacia Sandero

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Car width (exc. mirrors)

Space length

Car length

2012 Tesla Model S

Space width

Car width (exc. mirrors)

Space length

Car length

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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger: the 2020 Dacia Sandero or the 2012 Tesla Model S?

The 2012 Tesla Model S is longer than the 2020 Dacia Sandero by 88.2 cm (34.7 in). The 2012 Tesla Model S is wider than the 2020 Dacia Sandero by 18 cm (7.1 in). The 2020 Dacia Sandero is taller than the 2012 Tesla Model S by 5.4 cm (2.1 in).

Which car has more cargo/boot space: the 2020 Dacia Sandero or the 2012 Tesla Model S?

Seats-up cargo ratings use different standards (VDA vs SAE/EPA), so we don’t compare them directly. The 2020 Dacia Sandero has a VDA seats up rating of 328 L and VDA maximum cargo capacity of 1,108 L. The 2012 Tesla Model S has an SAE/EPA rating of 864 L and SAE/EPA rating of 1,705 L.

Does the 2020 Dacia Sandero or the 2012 Tesla Model S seat more passengers?

The 2020 Dacia Sandero and the 2012 Tesla Model S both seat up to 5 passengers.

Which car is heavier: the 2020 Dacia Sandero or the 2012 Tesla Model S?

The 2012 Tesla Model S is 1,028 kg (2266 lb) heavier than the 2020 Dacia Sandero.

Which car is easier to maneuver/park: the 2020 Dacia Sandero or the 2012 Tesla Model S?

The 2020 Dacia Sandero is easier to maneuver and park, with a smaller turning circle of 10.5 m (34.5 ft) compared with 12.3 m (40.4 ft) for the 2012 Tesla Model S. In tight spaces, the 2020 Dacia Sandero is shorter overall and narrower, which makes it easier to fit and steer into parking bays.

Which car is better for city driving, the 2020 Dacia Sandero or the 2012 Tesla Model S?

The 2020 Dacia Sandero is better for city driving with a smaller turning circle of 10.5 m (34.5 ft) versus 12.3 m (40.4 ft) for the 2012 Tesla Model S. The 2020 Dacia Sandero is shorter at 408.8 cm (160.9 in) versus 497 cm (195.7 in) for the 2012 Tesla Model S, and the 2020 Dacia Sandero is narrower at 178.4 cm (70.2 in) versus 196.4 cm (77.3 in) for the 2012 Tesla Model S.