2024 Volkswagen Golf vs 2020 Dacia Sandero
Which is bigger, the 2024 Volkswagen Golf or 2020 Dacia Sandero?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
While not a massive leap, the 2024 Volkswagen Golf is 19.4 cm longer than the 2020 Dacia Sandero. When it comes to tight city streets, both the 2024 Volkswagen Golf and 2020 Dacia Sandero will feel near identical, as the 2024 Volkswagen Golf is only 0.5 cm wider. The 2020 Dacia Sandero is barely taller than the 2024 Volkswagen Golf, with a tiny 1.6 cm gap that won't impact multi-storey car park access. Any difference in rear legroom will be practically unnoticeable, as the wheelbase is only 1.6 cm longer in the 2024 Volkswagen Golf.
Measurements
Length
428.2 cm (+19.4)
408.8 cm
Height
148.3 cm
149.9 cm (+1.6)
Width (excluding mirrors)
178.9 cm (+0.5)
178.4 cm
Width (including mirrors)
207.3 cm
200.7 cm
Ground clearance
N/A (+1.6)
16.2 cm
Wheelbase
262 cm (+0.4)
260.4 cm
How each car compares with its class average
Length
428.2 cm
13 cm longer than the average Hatchback
408.8 cm
6.4 cm shorter than the average Hatchback
Height
148.3 cm
0.4 cm taller than the average Hatchback
149.9 cm
2 cm taller than the average Hatchback
Width (excluding mirrors)
178.9 cm
2.4 cm wider than the average Hatchback
178.4 cm
1.9 cm wider than the average Hatchback
Width (including mirrors)
207.3 cm
7.8 cm wider than the average Hatchback
200.7 cm
1.2 cm wider than the average Hatchback
Ground clearance
N/A
16.2 cm
2.3 cm more ground clearance than the average Hatchback
Wheelbase
262 cm
2.9 cm longer wheelbase than the average Hatchback
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
The 2024 Volkswagen Golf gives you a bit more breathing room in the boot, with a 381 L capacity that beats the 2020 Dacia Sandero by 53 L (VDA) when the seats are up. The 2020 Dacia Sandero is the only model in this pair with confirmed cargo stats, with a 1,108 L (VDA) capacity with the seats down that is way above average for its class.
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.
381 L (+53)
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.
381 L
38 L more 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
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
In terms of door count, the 2020 Dacia Sandero and 2024 Volkswagen Golf are matched exactly, each featuring 5 doors. You’ll find the same passenger limits in both models, as they each feature a 5-seat interior layout. You’d be hard-pressed to tell the difference doing a U-turn, as the 2024 Volkswagen Golf has a turning circle of only 0.57 m wider than the 2020 Dacia Sandero. The 2024 Volkswagen Golf is 292 kg heavier than the 2020 Dacia Sandero, a gap that can influence acceleration, cornering response, and running costs.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
11.1 m (+0.6)
10.5 m
Curb weight
1,307 kg (+292)
1,015 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
11.1 m
0.7 m larger turning circle than the average Hatchback
10.5 m
0.1 m larger turning circle than the average Hatchback
Curb weight
1,307 kg
54 kg heavier than the average Hatchback
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.
94%
6% less manoeuvrable than the average Hatchback
99%
1% less manoeuvrable than the average Hatchback
Parking
Will the 2024 Volkswagen Golf or 2020 Dacia Sandero fit in a standard parking space?
2024 Volkswagen Golf 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 60.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
48 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
60.5 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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