2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway vs 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning
Which is bigger, the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway or 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
Measuring 181.2 cm longer than the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway, the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning is a substantially larger vehicle that will require much more care in comparison when navigating tight car parks. Head-on, the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning looks significantly wider, extending 24.8 cm further than the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway. The 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning is an incredible 45.4 cm taller, which fundamentally alters the ease of access and the total volume of the interior relative to the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway. For all practical purposes, the ground clearance is the same between the vehicles, with just a minor 1.2 cm advantage in the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning. Side-by-side, the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning’s wheelbase looks incredibly long next to the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway, with 109.2 cm between them.
Measurements
Length
409.9 cm
591.1 cm (+181.2)
Height
153.5 cm
198.9 cm (+45.4)
Width (excluding mirrors)
178.4 cm
203.2 cm (+24.8)
Width (including mirrors)
200.7 cm
243.8 cm (+1.2)
Ground clearance
20.1 cm
21.3 cm (+109.2)
Wheelbase
260.4 cm
369.6 cm (+4.7)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
409.9 cm
42.7 cm shorter than the average Crossover
591.1 cm
48.4 cm longer than the average Pickup
Height
153.5 cm
9.3 cm shorter than the average Crossover
198.9 cm
12.1 cm taller than the average Pickup
Width (excluding mirrors)
178.4 cm
6.5 cm narrower than the average Crossover
203.2 cm
8.8 cm wider than the average Pickup
Width (including mirrors)
200.7 cm
5.7 cm narrower than the average Crossover
243.8 cm
20.9 cm wider than the average Pickup
Ground clearance
20.1 cm
2 cm more ground clearance than the average Crossover
21.3 cm
1.5 cm less ground clearance than the average Pickup
Wheelbase
260.4 cm
12 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
369.6 cm
38.6 cm longer wheelbase than the average Pickup
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
The VDA-rated 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway and SAE-rated 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning can't be compared directly for cargo space; however, 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway offers 328 L which is below average for crossover. The 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway uses the VDA cargo capacity measurement method, making its maximum 1,108 L capacity way above average when compared to the average crossover. The 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning uses the SAE cargo capacity measurement method, its 1,495 L capacity is typical when compared to the average pickup.
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
N/A
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
N/A
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
1,495 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
1,495 L
Frunk capacity
N/A
400 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
252.9 L per m (+106.3)
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
124.5 L per m² (+42.3)
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
117 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
N/A
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
400 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
N/A
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
1,495 L
58 L more cargo volume than the average Pickup
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
1,495 L
32 L less cargo volume than the average Pickup
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.
83%
VDA: below class average (-17%)
101%
SAE: above class average (+1%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Passengers will appreciate the additional doors on the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway when you're parked in tight spots, as they offer more entry options than the 4-door 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning. Both 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway and 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning are designed to accommodate up to 5 people. If you drive both cars, you'll feel the extreme 4.21 m turning circle difference every time you try to park the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning in a standard bay. If efficiency and agility are your goals, the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway’s 1,651 kg less weight is an extreme advantage.
Measurements
Doors
5 (+1)
4
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
10.4 m
14.6 m (+4.2)
Curb weight
1,077 kg
2,728 kg (+1,651)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
10.4 m
0.9 m smaller turning circle than the average Crossover
14.6 m
1.5 m larger turning circle than the average Pickup
Curb weight
1,077 kg
555 kg lighter than the average Crossover
2,728 kg
477 kg heavier than the average Pickup
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
88%
12% less manoeuvrable than the average Pickup
Parking
Will the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway or 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning fit in a standard parking space?
2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway 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
2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning 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: exceeds the bay's length by 42 cm.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
35.5 cm
Length over bay
42 cm
Overall length. Primary constraint.
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