2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway vs 2022 Ford Maverick
Which is bigger, the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway or 2022 Ford Maverick?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The figures show the 2022 Ford Maverick is 97.3 cm longer in comparison to the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway, which is a significant difference. The 2022 Ford Maverick is significantly wider, which may offer more shoulder room inside but could make tight parking garages more challenging. The 2022 Ford Maverick utilises its extra 21 cm of height to maximise cabin volume, making it feel larger inside than the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway. Rear legroom in the 2022 Ford Maverick should be superior to the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway, thanks to that 47.2 cm wheelbase increase.
Measurements
Length
409.9 cm
507.2 cm (+97.3)
Height
153.5 cm
174.5 cm (+21)
Body width
178.4 cm
184.4 cm (+6)
Width including mirrors
200.7 cm
212.1 cm (+11.4)
Ground clearance
20.1 cm
N/A
Wheelbase
260.4 cm
307.6 cm (+47.2)
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
7.3 m²
9.4 m² (+2.1)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
409.9 cm
42.7 cm shorter than the average Crossover
507.2 cm
35.5 cm shorter than the average Pickup
Height
153.5 cm
9.3 cm shorter than the average Crossover
174.5 cm
12.3 cm shorter than the average Pickup
Body width
178.4 cm
6.5 cm narrower than the average Crossover
184.4 cm
10 cm narrower than the average Pickup
Width including mirrors
200.7 cm
5.7 cm narrower than the average Crossover
212.1 cm
10.8 cm narrower than the average Pickup
Ground clearance
20.1 cm
2 cm more ground clearance than the average Crossover
N/A
Wheelbase
260.4 cm
12 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
307.6 cm
23.4 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Pickup
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
7.3 m²
1.1 m² smaller footprint than the average Crossover
9.4 m²
1.2 m² smaller footprint 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 Maverick can't be compared directly for cargo space; however, 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway offers 328 L which is below average for crossover. We can't declare a definitive winner on cargo space alone due to the differing VDA and SAE standards for these two vehicles, but the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway has way above average space for its size class.
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
943 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
943 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
185.9 L per m (+39.3)
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
100.8 L per m² (+18.6)
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
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
943 L
494 L less 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
943 L
584 L less cargo volume than the average Pickup
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
-18%
SAE: Less space efficient than the average Pickup
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
The 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway offers more practicality with its 5 doors compared to the 4-door layout of the 2022 Ford Maverick. Both the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway and the 2022 Ford Maverick have seating for 5, so there is no difference in passenger capacity. If you drive these cars, you'll notice the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway is significantly more responsive in U-turns, clearing them with 1.8 m to spare over the 2022 Ford Maverick. From an agility perspective, the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway wins by a landslide, weighing 539 kg less than the 2022 Ford Maverick.
Measurements
Doors
5 (+1)
4
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
10.4 m
12.2 m (+1.8)
Curb weight
1,077 kg
1,616 kg (+539)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
10.4 m
0.9 m smaller turning circle than the average Crossover
12.2 m
0.9 m smaller turning circle than the average Pickup
Curb weight
1,077 kg
555 kg lighter than the average Crossover
1,616 kg
635 kg lighter than the average Pickup
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
+8%
More manoeuvrable than the average Pickup
Parking
Will the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway or 2022 Ford Maverick 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
2022 Ford Maverick 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 21 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
45 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
21 cm
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