2020 Dacia Sandero vs 2023 Toyota Corolla Hatchback
Which is bigger, the 2020 Dacia Sandero or 2023 Toyota Corolla Hatchback?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
At 28.1 cm longer, the 2023 Toyota Corolla Hatchback offers a bit more physical presence on the road without sacrificing much in the way of urban agility compared to the 2020 Dacia Sandero. You’d be hard-pressed to notice the width difference between these two vehicles in a lane, as the 2023 Toyota Corolla Hatchback is only 0.7 cm wider than the 2020 Dacia Sandero. Neither car holds a significant height advantage, with the 2020 Dacia Sandero measuring 4.9 cm taller than the 2023 Toyota Corolla Hatchback. A 3.2 cm larger ground clearance gap gives the 2020 Dacia Sandero a slightly more capable feel when the pavement gets rough vs the 2023 Toyota Corolla Hatchback. The wheelbase on both vehicles is nearly identical, suggesting a similar level of high-speed stability.
Measurements
Length
408.8 cm
436.9 cm (+28.1)
Height
149.9 cm (+4.9)
145 cm
Body width
178.4 cm
179.1 cm (+0.7)
Width including mirrors
200.7 cm
N/A
Ground clearance
16.2 cm (+3.2)
13 cm
Wheelbase
260.4 cm
263.9 cm (+3.5)
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
7.3 m²
7.8 m² (+0.5)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
408.8 cm
6.4 cm shorter than the average Hatchback
436.9 cm
21.7 cm longer than the average Hatchback
Height
149.9 cm
2 cm taller than the average Hatchback
145 cm
2.9 cm shorter than the average Hatchback
Body width
178.4 cm
1.9 cm wider than the average Hatchback
179.1 cm
2.6 cm wider than the average Hatchback
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
13 cm
0.9 cm less ground clearance than the average Hatchback
Wheelbase
260.4 cm
1.3 cm longer wheelbase than the average Hatchback
263.9 cm
4.8 cm longer wheelbase than the average Hatchback
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
7.3 m²
0 m² smaller footprint than the average Hatchback
7.8 m²
0.5 m² larger footprint than the average Hatchback
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 2023 Toyota Corolla Hatchback, 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 2023 Toyota Corolla Hatchback’s 504 L capacity is way above average for its class. With its seats down, the 2020 Dacia Sandero has 1,108 L of space for your belongings, 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
504 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
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
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
504 L
21 L less cargo volume than the average Hatchback
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
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Door count is consistent across the two models, with both the 2020 Dacia Sandero and 2023 Toyota Corolla Hatchback featuring 5 doors. Both the 2020 Dacia Sandero and the 2023 Toyota Corolla Hatchback have seating for 5, so there is no difference in passenger capacity. The 2023 Toyota Corolla Hatchback carries a substantial 373 kg weight increase over the 2020 Dacia Sandero, meaning it may feel more planted and robust, but also less nimble in everyday driving.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
10.5 m
N/A
Curb weight
1,015 kg
1,388 kg (+373)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
10.5 m
0.1 m larger turning circle than the average Hatchback
N/A
Curb weight
1,015 kg
238 kg lighter than the average Hatchback
1,388 kg
135 kg heavier than the average Hatchback
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
Parking
Will the 2020 Dacia Sandero or 2023 Toyota Corolla Hatchback 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 Toyota Corolla Hatchback 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 47.5 cm per side, and length clearance is 56.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
47.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
56.5 cm
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Vehicle specifications on this page are sourced from official Dacia and Toyota 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.