2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway vs 2024 Ford Kuga
Which is bigger, the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway or 2024 Ford Kuga?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
Measured bumper to bumper, 2024 Ford Kuga extends 50.5 cm beyond 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway, marking a substantial length advantage. The 2024 Ford Kuga is significantly wider, which may offer more shoulder room inside but could make tight parking garages more challenging. With a 14.4 cm height advantage, the 2024 Ford Kuga is better suited for those who prefer a higher view of the road ahead. The 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway is 3.5 cm less likely to scrape its chin on a steep ramp than the 2024 Ford Kuga thanks to its higher ground clearance. If you drive these cars, you'll notice the 2024 Ford Kuga feels a bit more planted on the motorway thanks to its 10.7 cm wheelbase advantage.
Measurements
Length
409.9 cm
460.4 cm (+50.5)
Height
153.5 cm
167.9 cm (+14.4)
Body width
178.4 cm
188.2 cm (+9.8)
Width including mirrors
200.7 cm
217.7 cm (+17)
Ground clearance
20.1 cm (+3.5)
16.6 cm
Wheelbase
260.4 cm
271.1 cm (+10.7)
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
7.3 m²
8.7 m² (+1.4)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
409.9 cm
42.7 cm shorter than the average Crossover
460.4 cm
7.8 cm longer than the average Crossover
Height
153.5 cm
9.3 cm shorter than the average Crossover
167.9 cm
5.1 cm taller than the average Crossover
Body width
178.4 cm
6.5 cm narrower than the average Crossover
188.2 cm
3.3 cm wider than the average Crossover
Width including mirrors
200.7 cm
5.7 cm narrower than the average Crossover
217.7 cm
11.3 cm wider than the average Crossover
Ground clearance
20.1 cm
2 cm more ground clearance than the average Crossover
16.6 cm
1.5 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
260.4 cm
12 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
271.1 cm
1.3 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
7.3 m²
1.1 m² smaller footprint than the average Crossover
8.7 m²
0.3 m² larger footprint than the average Crossover
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
Across both cargo volume configurations, the 2024 Ford Kuga is more generous. It has a significant 84 L lead in the boot and a large 426 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.
328 L
412 L (+84)
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
1,534 L (+426)
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
174.8 L per m (+28.2)
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
92.9 L per m² (+10.7)
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
412 L
33 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.
1,108 L
400 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
1,534 L
26 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
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.
-17%
VDA: Less space efficient than the average Crossover
-6%
VDA: Less space efficient than the average Crossover
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
There is no difference in door count here, as both vehicles utilise a 5-door layout. Both 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway and 2024 Ford Kuga are designed to accommodate up to 5 people. You’ll appreciate the 1 m tighter turning circle of the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway when navigating cramped multi-storey car parks. The 449 kg weight gap will have a major impact on fuel consumption and overall driving dynamics.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
10.4 m
11.4 m (+1)
Curb weight
1,077 kg
1,526 kg (+449)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
10.4 m
0.9 m smaller turning circle than the average Crossover
11.4 m
0.1 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
1,077 kg
555 kg lighter than the average Crossover
1,526 kg
106 kg lighter than the average Crossover
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.
+10%
More manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
-2%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway or 2024 Ford Kuga 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 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 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
48 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
70 cm
2024 Ford Kuga 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 43 cm per side, and length clearance is 44.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
43 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
44.5 cm
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