2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway vs 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E
Which is bigger, the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway or 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The length difference totals 61.4 cm, clearly separating the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E and 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway. There is a moderate step up in width; the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E extends 9.7 cm further than the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway. The extra 9 cm of height in the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E creates a slightly more airy feel inside the cabin than in the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway. Sitting with 5.6 cm higher ground clearance, the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway is better prepared for those unexpected potholes than the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E. The 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E is 38 cm longer in the wheelbase, putting it in a completely different category of ride and comfort when compared to the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway.
Measurements
Length
409.9 cm
471.3 cm (+61.4)
Height
153.5 cm
162.5 cm (+9)
Width (excluding mirrors)
178.4 cm
188.1 cm (+9.7)
Width (including mirrors)
200.7 cm (+5.6)
209.7 cm
Ground clearance
20.1 cm
14.5 cm (+38)
Wheelbase
260.4 cm
298.4 cm (+1.6)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
409.9 cm
42.7 cm shorter than the average Crossover
471.3 cm
18.7 cm longer than the average Crossover
Height
153.5 cm
9.3 cm shorter than the average Crossover
162.5 cm
0.3 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Width (excluding mirrors)
178.4 cm
6.5 cm narrower than the average Crossover
188.1 cm
3.2 cm wider than the average Crossover
Width (including mirrors)
200.7 cm
5.7 cm narrower than the average Crossover
209.7 cm
3.3 cm wider than the average Crossover
Ground clearance
20.1 cm
2 cm more ground clearance than the average Crossover
14.5 cm
3.6 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
260.4 cm
12 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
298.4 cm
26 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
Across both cargo volume configurations, the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E is more generous. It has a moderate 74 L lead in the boot and a large 312 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
402 L (+74)
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
1,420 L (+312)
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
822 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
1,689 L
Frunk capacity
N/A
81 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
160.9 L per m (+14.3)
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
85.5 L per m² (+3.4)
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
402 L
43 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
1,420 L
88 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
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
822 L
83 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
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
1,689 L
182 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
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%)
87%
VDA: below class average (-13%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
There is no difference in door count here, as both vehicles utilise a 5-door layout. You get the same number of seats in both models, as the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway and the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E are each configured for 5 passengers. In urban environments, the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway's 1.21 m shorter turning circle provides a helpful difference in everyday convenience. The 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway is a featherweight compared to the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E, which carries a huge 892 kg of additional weight.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
10.4 m
11.6 m (+1.2)
Curb weight
1,077 kg
1,969 kg (+892)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
10.4 m
0.9 m smaller turning circle than the average Crossover
11.6 m
0.4 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
1,077 kg
555 kg lighter than the average Crossover
1,969 kg
337 kg heavier 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
96%
4% less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway or 2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E 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
2021 Ford Mustang Mach‑E 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 43 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 39 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
43 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
39 cm
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