2024 Volkswagen Tiguan vs 2020 Dacia Sandero
Which is bigger, the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan or 2020 Dacia Sandero?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The length difference totals 45.1 cm, clearly separating the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan and 2020 Dacia Sandero. In terms of width, there is almost nothing between them; the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan is a mere 5.8 cm wider than the 2020 Dacia Sandero. The height difference is quite significant, with the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan standing a substantial 16.1 cm taller than the 2020 Dacia Sandero. There's a negligible 7.2 cm gap in wheelbase, meaning both the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan and 2020 Dacia Sandero should handle motorway cruising similarly.
Measurements
Length
453.9 cm (+45.1)
408.8 cm
Height
166 cm (+16.1)
149.9 cm
Body width
184.2 cm (+5.8)
178.4 cm
Width including mirrors
N/A
200.7 cm
Ground clearance
N/A
16.2 cm
Wheelbase
267.6 cm (+7.2)
260.4 cm
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
8.4 m² (+1.1)
7.3 m²
How each car compares with its class average
Length
453.9 cm
1.3 cm longer than the average Crossover
408.8 cm
6.4 cm shorter than the average Hatchback
Height
166 cm
3.2 cm taller than the average Crossover
149.9 cm
2 cm taller than the average Hatchback
Body width
184.2 cm
0.7 cm narrower than the average Crossover
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
N/A
16.2 cm
2.3 cm more ground clearance than the average Hatchback
Wheelbase
267.6 cm
4.8 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
260.4 cm
1.3 cm longer wheelbase than the average Hatchback
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
8.4 m²
0 m² smaller footprint than the average Crossover
7.3 m²
0 m² smaller footprint than the average Hatchback
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
Across both cargo volume configurations, the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan is more generous. It has a massive 324 L lead in the boot and a gigantic 542 L (VDA) of additional storage with the seats folded.
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.
652 L (+324)
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.
1,650 L (+542)
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.
220.6 L per m (+73.6)
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.
119.8 L per m² (+37.4)
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.
652 L
207 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
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.
1,650 L
142 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
1,108 L
10 L less cargo volume than the average Hatchback
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.
+21%
VDA: More space efficient than the average Crossover
-1%
VDA: Less space efficient than the average Hatchback
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Neither vehicle differs on door layout, as the 2020 Dacia Sandero and 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan both feature a 5-door design. Both the 2020 Dacia Sandero and the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan offer seating for 5, meaning they are equally capable when it comes to carrying passengers. The 1.2 m turning circle difference means the 2020 Dacia Sandero might clear a U-turn where the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan requires a bit more care. The 2020 Dacia Sandero is a featherweight compared to the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan, which carries a huge 695 kg of additional weight.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
11.7 m (+1.2)
10.5 m
Curb weight
1,710 kg (+695)
1,015 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
11.7 m
0.5 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
10.5 m
0.1 m larger turning circle than the average Hatchback
Curb weight
1,710 kg
78 kg heavier than the average Crossover
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.
-3%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
-1%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Hatchback
Parking
Will the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan or 2020 Dacia Sandero fit in a standard parking space?
2024 Volkswagen Tiguan 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 45 cm per side, and length clearance is 48 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
45 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
48 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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