2020 Dacia Sandero vs 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser
Which is bigger, the 2020 Dacia Sandero or 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
At 89.2 cm longer, the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser sits well ahead in terms of overall length. At 21.6 cm wider, the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser would better suit the open road, while the 2020 Dacia Sandero would win for turning tight corners in a direct comparison. The 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser is an incredible 45.1 cm taller, which fundamentally alters the ease of access and the total volume of the interior relative to the 2020 Dacia Sandero. The 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser can handle deeper ruts and taller bumps thanks to its 7.3 cm clearance advantage over the 2020 Dacia Sandero. Even the 24.6 cm wheelbase advantage helps the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser feel like a larger, more composed vehicle than the 2020 Dacia Sandero.
Measurements
Length
408.8 cm
498 cm (+89.2)
Height
149.9 cm
195 cm (+45.1)
Width (excluding mirrors)
178.4 cm
200 cm (+21.6)
Width (including mirrors)
200.7 cm
N/A (+7.3)
Ground clearance
16.2 cm
23.5 cm (+24.6)
Wheelbase
260.4 cm
285 cm (+2.7)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
408.8 cm
6.4 cm shorter than the average Hatchback
498 cm
2.6 cm longer than the average SUV
Height
149.9 cm
2 cm taller than the average Hatchback
195 cm
4.9 cm taller than the average SUV
Width (excluding mirrors)
178.4 cm
1.9 cm wider than the average Hatchback
200 cm
4.3 cm wider 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
23.5 cm
1 cm more ground clearance than the average SUV
Wheelbase
260.4 cm
1.3 cm longer wheelbase than the average Hatchback
285 cm
5.1 cm shorter wheelbase than the average SUV
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
The 2020 Dacia Sandero provides a average 328 L for the hatchback segment for cargo space with the seats up. 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.
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
Both the 2020 Dacia Sandero and 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser come with a 5-door setup, providing identical passenger access. In terms of seating capacity, the 2020 Dacia Sandero matches the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser exactly, with each accommodating up to 5 people. You’ll appreciate the 1.27 m tighter turning circle of the 2020 Dacia Sandero when navigating cramped multi-storey car parks. If efficiency and agility are your goals, the 2020 Dacia Sandero’s 1,480 kg less weight is an extreme advantage.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
10.5 m
11.8 m (+1.3)
Curb weight
1,015 kg
2,495 kg (+1,480)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
10.5 m
0.1 m larger turning circle than the average Hatchback
11.8 m
0.2 m smaller turning circle than the average SUV
Curb weight
1,015 kg
238 kg lighter than the average Hatchback
2,495 kg
48 kg heavier 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
100%
0% less manoeuvrable than the average SUV
Parking
Will the 2020 Dacia Sandero or 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser 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
2021 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 26 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
37.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
26 cm
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