2020 Dacia Sandero vs 2022 Toyota RAV4
Which is bigger, the 2020 Dacia Sandero or 2022 Toyota RAV4?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
With the 2022 Toyota RAV4 being 50.7 cm longer, the contrast in body length becomes obvious. The 2022 Toyota RAV4’s 7 cm width advantage over the 2020 Dacia Sandero might mean a wider interior cabin with more elbow room. The 2022 Toyota RAV4 towers in height over the 2020 Dacia Sandero by 20.3 cm, providing a much more commanding view of any traffic ahead. The 5.1 cm increase in ground clearance from the 2022 Toyota RAV4 is just enough to make a positive difference on a gravel driveway vs the 2020 Dacia Sandero. They are effectively twins in terms of axle spacing, with a negligible 8.6 cm wheelbase difference.
Measurements
Length
408.8 cm
459.5 cm (+50.7)
Height
149.9 cm
170.2 cm (+20.3)
Width (excluding mirrors)
178.4 cm
185.4 cm (+7)
Width (including mirrors)
200.7 cm
N/A (+5.1)
Ground clearance
16.2 cm
21.3 cm (+8.6)
Wheelbase
260.4 cm
269 cm (+1.2)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
408.8 cm
6.4 cm shorter than the average Hatchback
459.5 cm
6.9 cm longer than the average Crossover
Height
149.9 cm
2 cm taller than the average Hatchback
170.2 cm
7.4 cm taller than the average Crossover
Width (excluding mirrors)
178.4 cm
1.9 cm wider than the average Hatchback
185.4 cm
0.5 cm wider than the average Crossover
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
21.3 cm
3.2 cm more ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
260.4 cm
1.3 cm longer wheelbase than the average Hatchback
269 cm
3.4 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
The 2022 Toyota RAV4 offers a 252 L lead in the boot and a gigantic 582 L (VDA) edge with the seats down.
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
580 L (+252)
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
1,690 L (+582)
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
1,065 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
1,977 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
210.8 L per m (+63.8)
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
113.7 L per m² (+31.3)
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
580 L
135 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
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
1,690 L
182 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
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
1,065 L
326 L more 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
1,977 L
106 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%)
115%
VDA: above class average (+15%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Door count is consistent across the two models, with both the 2020 Dacia Sandero and 2022 Toyota RAV4 featuring 5 doors. Both the 2020 Dacia Sandero and the 2022 Toyota RAV4 have seating for 5, so there is no difference in passenger capacity. A minor 0.47 m in turning circle separates these two, meaning they handle tight car parks almost equally. There's a monumental difference in mass; the 2022 Toyota RAV4 is a staggering 518 kg heavier than the 2020 Dacia Sandero.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
10.5 m
11 m (+0.5)
Curb weight
1,015 kg
1,533 kg (+518)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
10.5 m
0.1 m larger turning circle than the average Hatchback
11 m
0.2 m smaller turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
1,015 kg
238 kg lighter than the average Hatchback
1,533 kg
99 kg lighter than the average Crossover
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
101%
1% more manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2020 Dacia Sandero or 2022 Toyota RAV4 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
2022 Toyota RAV4 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 44.5 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 45 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
44.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
45 cm
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