2020 Dacia Sandero vs 2015 Tesla Model X
Which is bigger, the 2020 Dacia Sandero or 2015 Tesla Model X?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
Measured bumper to bumper, 2015 Tesla Model X extends 96.4 cm beyond 2020 Dacia Sandero, marking a substantial length advantage. At 21.5 cm wider, the 2015 Tesla Model X has a noticeably broader stance than the 2020 Dacia Sandero, giving it a more planted feel on the road at the cost of some agility in parking spaces. When comparing height, you'd more easily see the 2015 Tesla Model X in a car park; it stands a full 18.5 cm taller than the 2020 Dacia Sandero. The 2020 Dacia Sandero sits only 0.9 cm closer to the road than the 2015 Tesla Model X, a small gap meaning they handle obstacles almost identically. The 2015 Tesla Model X is 36.1 cm longer in the wheelbase, showing a big increase in chassis length and potential passenger volume.
Measurements
Length
408.8 cm
505.2 cm (+96.4)
Height
149.9 cm
168.4 cm (+18.5)
Width (excluding mirrors)
178.4 cm
199.9 cm (+21.5)
Width (including mirrors)
200.7 cm
227.1 cm (+0.9)
Ground clearance
16.2 cm
17.1 cm (+36.1)
Wheelbase
260.4 cm
296.5 cm (+2.8)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
408.8 cm
6.4 cm shorter than the average Hatchback
505.2 cm
52.6 cm longer than the average Crossover
Height
149.9 cm
2 cm taller than the average Hatchback
168.4 cm
5.6 cm taller than the average Crossover
Width (excluding mirrors)
178.4 cm
1.9 cm wider than the average Hatchback
199.9 cm
15 cm wider than the average Crossover
Width (including mirrors)
200.7 cm
1.2 cm wider than the average Hatchback
227.1 cm
20.7 cm wider than the average Crossover
Ground clearance
16.2 cm
2.3 cm more ground clearance than the average Hatchback
17.1 cm
1 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
260.4 cm
1.3 cm longer wheelbase than the average Hatchback
296.5 cm
24.1 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover
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 2015 Tesla Model X, 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 2015 Tesla Model X’s 357 L capacity is below average for its class. These two brands use different logic for their total interior volume so it's impossible to compare them like-for-like; the 2020 Dacia Sandero provides 1,108 L (VDA) which for its segment is way above average, while the 2015 Tesla Model X is listed at 2,166 L (SAE) which is way above average for its segment.
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
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
357 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
2,166 L
Frunk capacity
N/A
187 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
196 L per m (+49)
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
98 L per m² (+15.6)
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
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
357 L
382 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
2,166 L
295 L more 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%)
75%
SAE: below class average (-25%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Neither vehicle differs on door layout, as the 2020 Dacia Sandero and 2015 Tesla Model X both feature a 5-door design. Passenger space changes considerably here, as the 2015 Tesla Model X includes 2 more seats than the 2020 Dacia Sandero. Navigating multi-storey car parks would be much easier in the 2020 Dacia Sandero, which has a 1.77 m tighter turning circle than the 2015 Tesla Model X.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
5
7 (+2)
Turning circle
10.5 m
12.3 m (+1.8)
Curb weight
1,015 kg
N/A
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
10.5 m
0.1 m larger turning circle than the average Hatchback
12.3 m
1.1 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
1,015 kg
238 kg lighter than the average Hatchback
N/A
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
89%
11% less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2020 Dacia Sandero or 2015 Tesla Model X 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
2015 Tesla Model X 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 37.5 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 22 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
37.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
22 cm
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