2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway vs 2025 Ford Maverick
Which is bigger, the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway or 2025 Ford Maverick?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The 2025 Ford Maverick offers a massive 97.6 cm of extra length, which changes the silhouette and stance compared to the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway. There is a moderate step up in width; the 2025 Ford Maverick extends 6 cm further than the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway. The 2025 Ford Maverick towers in height over the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway by 20.5 cm, providing a much more commanding view of any traffic ahead. The 2025 Ford Maverick is only 1 cm higher off the tarmac, maintaining a very similar ground clearance to the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway. Rear legroom in the 2025 Ford Maverick should be superior to the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway, thanks to that 47.2 cm wheelbase increase.
Measurements
Length
409.9 cm
507.5 cm (+97.6)
Height
153.5 cm
174 cm (+20.5)
Width (excluding mirrors)
178.4 cm
184.4 cm (+6)
Width (including mirrors)
200.7 cm
212.1 cm (+1)
Ground clearance
20.1 cm
21.1 cm (+47.2)
Wheelbase
260.4 cm
307.6 cm (+2)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
409.9 cm
42.7 cm shorter than the average Crossover
507.5 cm
35.2 cm shorter than the average Pickup
Height
153.5 cm
9.3 cm shorter than the average Crossover
174 cm
12.8 cm shorter than the average Pickup
Width (excluding mirrors)
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
21.1 cm
1.7 cm less ground clearance than the average Pickup
Wheelbase
260.4 cm
12 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
307.6 cm
23.4 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Pickup
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
The 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway has 328 L (VDA) of cargo space with the seats up, a figure that is below average for its segment, while the 2025 Ford Maverick has 943 L under the SAE system. Comparing maximum cargo space is a challenge here as 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway is measured at 1,108 L (VDA) while 2025 Ford Maverick uses the SAE standard. That said, the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway is way above average for the crossover segment.
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
185.8 L per m (+39.2)
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
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 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%)
82%
SAE: below class average (-18%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
The 4-door 2025 Ford Maverick means slightly less convenience for rear-seat access compared to the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway. There is no advantage for either model when it comes to passenger numbers, since both offer a 5-seat configuration. Depending where you are, a 1.81 m increase in turning circle often marks the difference between a one-shot turn and a multi-point maneuver. This 600 kg weight gap is massive, fundamentally changing everything from braking to suspension wear.
Measurements
Doors
5 (+1)
4
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
10.4 m
12.2 m (+1.8)
Curb weight
1,077 kg
1,677 kg (+600)
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
1,677 kg
574 kg lighter 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
108%
8% more manoeuvrable than the average Pickup
Parking
Will the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway or 2025 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 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
2025 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 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 45 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 21 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
45 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
21 cm
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