2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports vs 2020 Dacia Sandero
Which is bigger, the 2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports or 2020 Dacia Sandero?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
At 56.2 cm longer, the 2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports sits well ahead in terms of overall length. Shoulder room will likely feel similar in both of these vehicles, as the 2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports has just 0.6 cm of extra width over the 2020 Dacia Sandero. Passenger headroom is likely to be comparable in both vehicles, as the 2020 Dacia Sandero is only 3.9 cm taller than the 2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports. The 2020 Dacia Sandero is 2.7 cm less likely to scrape its chin on a steep ramp than the 2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports thanks to its higher ground clearance. Any difference in rear legroom will be practically unnoticeable, as the wheelbase is only 9.6 cm longer in the 2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports.
Measurements
Length
465 cm (+56.2)
408.8 cm
Height
146 cm
149.9 cm (+3.9)
Width (excluding mirrors)
179 cm (+0.6)
178.4 cm
Width (including mirrors)
N/A
200.7 cm (+2.7)
Ground clearance
13.5 cm (+9.6)
16.2 cm
Wheelbase
270 cm (+1)
260.4 cm
How each car compares with its class average
Length
465 cm
9.5 cm shorter than the average Estate
408.8 cm
6.4 cm shorter than the average Hatchback
Height
146 cm
1.3 cm shorter than the average Estate
149.9 cm
2 cm taller than the average Hatchback
Width (excluding mirrors)
179 cm
5.1 cm narrower than the average Estate
178.4 cm
1.9 cm wider than the average Hatchback
Width (including mirrors)
N/A
200.7 cm
1.2 cm wider than the average Hatchback
Ground clearance
13.5 cm
0.2 cm less ground clearance than the average Estate
16.2 cm
2.3 cm more ground clearance than the average Hatchback
Wheelbase
270 cm
7.7 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Estate
260.4 cm
1.3 cm longer wheelbase than the average Hatchback
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
For storage space with the seats up, there's no contest here; the 2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports effectively provides several moving boxes of extra storage compared to the 2020 Dacia Sandero. The 2020 Dacia Sandero offers 1,108 L (VDA) of total cargo volume, which is way above average for hatchback.
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.
596 L (+268)
328 L
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.
N/A
1,108 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.
N/A
147 L per m
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.
N/A
82.4 L per m²
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.
596 L
48 L more cargo volume than the average Estate
328 L
15 L less cargo volume than the average Hatchback
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.
N/A
1,108 L
10 L less cargo volume than the average Hatchback
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
Both the 2020 Dacia Sandero and 2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports come with a 5-door setup, providing identical passenger access. In terms of seating capacity, the 2020 Dacia Sandero matches the 2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports exactly, with each accommodating up to 5 people. A minor 0.13 m in turning circle separates these two, meaning they handle tight car parks almost equally. The 2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports carries a substantial 385 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
10.4 m
10.5 m (+0.1)
Curb weight
1,400 kg (+385)
1,015 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
10.4 m
0.8 m smaller turning circle than the average Estate
10.5 m
0.1 m larger turning circle than the average Hatchback
Curb weight
1,400 kg
195 kg lighter than the average Estate
1,015 kg
238 kg lighter than the average Hatchback
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.
107%
7% more manoeuvrable than the average Estate
99%
1% less manoeuvrable than the average Hatchback
Parking
Will the 2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports or 2020 Dacia Sandero fit in a standard parking space?
2023 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports 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 42.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
48 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
42.5 cm
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
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