2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway dimensions and size guide
2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway
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2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway exterior dimensions
The Sandero Stepway is remarkably compact compared to the average sized crossover. At 409.9cm long, it is nearly 43cm shorter than average, while its 178.4cm width is 6.5cm narrower. That smaller footprint should make it easier to place on narrow streets, in short garages and in busy car parks. It is also 9.3cm lower than the average crossover, at 153.5cm tall, and its 260.4cm wheelbase is 12cm shorter. Length is still the standout difference here: the Stepway takes up about 13% less ground space than average for its class.
Measurements
Length
409.9 cm
Width (excluding mirrors)
178.4 cm
Width (including mirrors)
200.7 cm
Height
153.5 cm
Wheelbase
260.4 cm
Ground clearance
20.1 cm
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width excluding mirrors.
7.3 m²
How the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway's exterior dimensions compare with the average Crossover
Length
42.7 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Width (excluding mirrors)
6.5 cm narrower than the average Crossover
Width (including mirrors)
5.7 cm narrower than the average Crossover
Height
9.3 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
12 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
Ground clearance
2 cm more ground clearance than the average Crossover
DriveSize footprint score
DriveSize footprint score compares this car's footprint with the average footprint for the same class.
A score near 100% means it is close to class average size. Lower scores mean it sits further from that average, either smaller or larger.
87%
13% smaller than the average Crossover
Fast facts
Fast facts
Nearly 43cm shorter than the average crossover
At 409.9cm long, the Sandero Stepway is around 9% shorter than the average crossover.
Around 117 litres less boot space with the seats up
With all five seats in use, the Sandero Stepway has 328 litres of boot space. That is around 117 litres, or 26%, below the crossover average, so its compact exterior comes with a smaller everyday boot.
Universally parkable, with one tighter fit
The Sandero Stepway fits within all eight standard parking-space sizes that DriveSize measures, and seven leave enough surrounding room for comfortable access. Only the European Union result falls short of that second test.
A tighter-than-average turning circle
Its 10.39m turning circle is around 0.9m tighter than the average crossover. Combined with its shorter and narrower body, that should help when manoeuvring into spaces or turning around in tight areas.
2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway front view
Cargo space & efficiency
2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway cargo capacity and space efficiency
When all five seats are in use, the Sandero Stepway has 328 litres of boot space. That is around 117 litres, or 26%, below the crossover average, leaving less room for shopping, luggage or a pushchair than you would typically get in this class. Fold the back seats down and the largest published capacity rises to 1,108 litres. This is around 400 litres, or 27%, below average, so the capacity gap between the Stepway and the average crossover remains when the car is set up to carry as much as possible. Taking both its seats-up and maximum cargo capacity into account, the Sandero Stepway provides about 82 litres per square metre of ground space. That is roughly 17% below average for a crossover, meaning its smaller exterior is accompanied by a proportionally smaller cargo area.
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
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
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.
146.6 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.
82.2 L per m²
How the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway's cargo space and efficiency compare with the average Crossover
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.
117 L less 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.
400 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
DriveSize space efficiency score (VDA)
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.
83%
Below class average (-17%)
Parking
Will the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway fit in a standard parking space?
The Sandero Stepway fits within the standard-sized parking spaces in all eight regions, and seven leave a comfortable amount of room around it. Its compact crossover dimensions should make fitting between the lines and leaving space in front and behind relatively straightforward. The European Union standard space is the only tight result, where the car physically fits but leaves less room for opening the doors and getting in or out. The other seven regions all provide a comfortable fit.
DriveSize 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 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
48 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
70 cm
Usability
2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway usability & manoeuvrability
At 10.39m, the Sandero Stepway's turning circle is around 0.9m tighter than the 11.24m crossover average. Together with its shorter and narrower body, that should make it more manageable than most crossovers in car parks, narrow streets and tight turns. Its 20.1cm ground clearance is 2cm, or 11%, above average, giving the car more breathing room over raised entrances, uneven ground and steep driveways. At 1,077kg, it is also roughly 555kg lighter than the average crossover.
Measurements
Doors
5
Max seats
5
Turning circle
10.4 m
Curb weight
1,077 kg
How the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway's usability and manoeuvrability compare with the average Crossover
Turning circle
0.9 m smaller turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
555 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.
110%
10% more manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway rear view
DriveSize overview: 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway
Its dimensions suggest that the Sandero Stepway may suit drivers who like the raised clearance of a crossover but do not want the size of a typical one. Its short, narrow body, tighter-than-average turning circle and comfortable fit in seven of eight regional parking spaces make it especially well suited to towns, narrow streets and restricted parking.
The main compromise is cargo space. Its 328-litre boot and 1,108-litre maximum capacity are both around 26% to 27% below the crossover average, so it may be less suitable for drivers who regularly need the carrying capacity of a larger crossover.
A useful size match is the 2024 Ford Puma, which also has a compact crossover footprint.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Vehicle specifications on this page are sourced from official Dacia documentation. All DriveSize comparisons are calculated from manufacturer-published specifications.