2023 Toyota Prius vs 2020 Dacia Sandero
Which is bigger, the 2023 Toyota Prius or 2020 Dacia Sandero?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
At 51.1 cm longer, the 2023 Toyota Prius sits well ahead in terms of overall length. The 2020 Dacia Sandero measures just 0.2 cm wider than the 2023 Toyota Prius, an incremental difference that shouldn't influence your buying decision, unless it just tips if it fits in your garage! The 2020 Dacia Sandero gains 7.9 cm in height over the 2023 Toyota Prius, which often translates to more generous interior headroom. The 2020 Dacia Sandero sits 2.5 cm higher off the ground than the 2023 Toyota Prius, providing a helpful extra margin of safety when driving over gravel or light debris. If you drive these cars, you'll notice the 2023 Toyota Prius feels a bit more planted on the motorway thanks to its 14.6 cm wheelbase advantage.
Measurements
Length
459.9 cm (+51.1)
408.8 cm
Height
142 cm
149.9 cm (+7.9)
Body width
178.2 cm
178.4 cm (+0.2)
Width including mirrors
N/A
200.7 cm
Ground clearance
13.7 cm
16.2 cm (+2.5)
Wheelbase
275 cm (+14.6)
260.4 cm
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
8.2 m² (+0.9)
7.3 m²
How each car compares with its class average
Length
459.9 cm
44.7 cm longer than the average Hatchback
408.8 cm
6.4 cm shorter than the average Hatchback
Height
142 cm
5.9 cm shorter than the average Hatchback
149.9 cm
2 cm taller than the average Hatchback
Body width
178.2 cm
1.7 cm wider than the average Hatchback
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
13.7 cm
0.2 cm less ground clearance than the average Hatchback
16.2 cm
2.3 cm more ground clearance than the average Hatchback
Wheelbase
275 cm
15.9 cm longer wheelbase than the average Hatchback
260.4 cm
1.3 cm longer wheelbase than the average Hatchback
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
8.2 m²
0.9 m² larger footprint than the average Hatchback
7.3 m²
0 m² smaller footprint than the average Hatchback
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
If you often find yourself squeezing in that last bit of gear, the 2020 Dacia Sandero’s extra 44 L (VDA) (about a carry-on suitcase) will be a welcome bonus. The 2020 Dacia Sandero's 1,108 L (VDA) capacity with the seats down 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.
284 L
328 L (+44)
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
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.
674 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.
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.
284 L
59 L less cargo volume than the average Hatchback
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
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.
674 L
149 L more cargo volume than the average Hatchback
N/A
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
Both the 2020 Dacia Sandero and 2023 Toyota Prius feature a 5-door configuration, offering the same level of accessibility for passengers. Neither holds an advantage in passenger count, as both have a maximum of 5-seats. The two cars have a shared turning circle of 10.5 m. This 530 kg weight gap is massive, fundamentally changing everything from braking to suspension wear.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
10.5 m
10.5 m
Curb weight
1,545 kg (+530)
1,015 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
10.5 m
0.1 m larger turning circle than the average Hatchback
10.5 m
0.1 m larger turning circle than the average Hatchback
Curb weight
1,545 kg
292 kg heavier than the average Hatchback
1,015 kg
238 kg lighter 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.
-4%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Hatchback
-1%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Hatchback
Parking
Will the 2023 Toyota Prius or 2020 Dacia Sandero fit in a standard parking space?
2023 Toyota Prius 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 45 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
48 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
45 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 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
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Vehicle specifications on this page are sourced from official Toyota and Dacia 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.