2020 Dacia Sandero vs 2022 Volkswagen Virtus
Which is bigger, the 2020 Dacia Sandero or 2022 Volkswagen Virtus?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The 47.3 cm length difference creates a clear divide in front-to-rear dimensions. The width difference of 3.2 cm is negligible between the 2020 Dacia Sandero and 2022 Volkswagen Virtus, meaning both will feel similar when navigating narrow city lanes. On paper, the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus is taller by 0.8 cm, but just to look at, they appear essentially the same height. Both vehicles offer nearly identical ground clearance with just 1.7 cm difference, meaning they will handle speed bumps or driveway inclines the same. There's a negligible 4.7 cm gap in wheelbase, meaning both the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus and 2020 Dacia Sandero should handle motorway cruising similarly.
Measurements
Length
408.8 cm
456.1 cm (+47.3)
Height
149.9 cm
150.7 cm (+0.8)
Width (excluding mirrors)
178.4 cm (+3.2)
175.2 cm
Width (including mirrors)
200.7 cm
N/A (+1.7)
Ground clearance
16.2 cm
17.9 cm (+4.7)
Wheelbase
260.4 cm
265.1 cm (+0.7)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
408.8 cm
6.4 cm shorter than the average Hatchback
456.1 cm
16.8 cm shorter than the average Sedan
Height
149.9 cm
2 cm taller than the average Hatchback
150.7 cm
4.9 cm taller than the average Sedan
Width (excluding mirrors)
178.4 cm
1.9 cm wider than the average Hatchback
175.2 cm
7.8 cm narrower than the average Sedan
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
17.9 cm
3.9 cm more ground clearance than the average Sedan
Wheelbase
260.4 cm
1.3 cm longer wheelbase than the average Hatchback
265.1 cm
13 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Sedan
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
This is a significant split in design; the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus offers a massive 193 L advantage for your luggage, yet the 2020 Dacia Sandero counters with a huge 58 L lead for total hauling 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
521 L (+193)
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 (+58)
1,050 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
154.8 L per m (+7.8)
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
88.4 L per m² (+6)
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
521 L
46 L more cargo volume than the average Sedan
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
1,050 L
Class benchmark unavailable.
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
Choosing the 2020 Dacia Sandero gains you extra access points, making its 5-door layout more versatile for daily duties than the 4-door 2022 Volkswagen Virtus. Neither holds an advantage in passenger count, as both have a maximum of 5-seats. The vehicles have a near identical turning circle, with just a 0.43 m difference. The 2022 Volkswagen Virtus feels a touch more substantial on the road, sitting 85 kg heavier than the 2020 Dacia Sandero.
Measurements
Doors
5 (+1)
4
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
10.5 m (+0.4)
10.1 m
Curb weight
1,015 kg
1,100 kg (+85)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
10.5 m
0.1 m larger turning circle than the average Hatchback
10.1 m
1 m smaller turning circle than the average Sedan
Curb weight
1,015 kg
238 kg lighter than the average Hatchback
1,100 kg
422 kg lighter than the average Sedan
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
109%
9% more manoeuvrable than the average Sedan
Parking
Will the 2020 Dacia Sandero or 2022 Volkswagen Virtus 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 Volkswagen Virtus 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 49.5 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 46.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
49.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
46.5 cm
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