2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway vs 2024 Ford Puma
Which is bigger, the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway or 2024 Ford Puma?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway and the 2024 Ford Puma are very similar in length, with just a 8.7 cm difference. At only 2.1 cm wider, the 2024 Ford Puma doesn't offer any significant width advantage or disadvantage over the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway. Eye level on the road will be virtually the same, as the 2024 Ford Puma is only 1.5 cm taller than the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway. The extra 3.8 cm of clearance helps the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway feel a bit more robust in daily driving. Both cars sit on nearly the same length wheelbase, with the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway being just 1.6 cm longer than the 2024 Ford Puma.
Measurements
Length
409.9 cm
418.6 cm (+8.7)
Height
153.5 cm
155 cm (+1.5)
Width (excluding mirrors)
178.4 cm
180.5 cm (+2.1)
Width (including mirrors)
200.7 cm (+3.8)
193 cm
Ground clearance
20.1 cm (+1.6)
16.3 cm
Wheelbase
260.4 cm
258.8 cm (+0.2)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
409.9 cm
42.7 cm shorter than the average Crossover
418.6 cm
34 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Height
153.5 cm
9.3 cm shorter than the average Crossover
155 cm
7.8 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Width (excluding mirrors)
178.4 cm
6.5 cm narrower than the average Crossover
180.5 cm
4.4 cm narrower than the average Crossover
Width (including mirrors)
200.7 cm
5.7 cm narrower than the average Crossover
193 cm
13.4 cm narrower than the average Crossover
Ground clearance
20.1 cm
2 cm more ground clearance than the average Crossover
16.3 cm
1.8 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
260.4 cm
12 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
258.8 cm
13.6 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
Whether you use the boot or the full cabin for cargo space, the 2024 Ford Puma is roomier, offering a significant 128 L more space with the seats up and a noticeable 108 L (VDA) more with the seats down.
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
456 L (+128)
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
1,216 L (+108)
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
172.5 L per m (+25.9)
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
95.6 L per m² (+13.4)
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
456 L
11 L more 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
1,216 L
292 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%)
97%
VDA: below class average (-3%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Both the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway and 2024 Ford Puma feature a 5-door configuration, offering the same level of accessibility for passengers. Whether you'd choose the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway or the 2024 Ford Puma, you’ll have space for up to 5 occupants. The 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway is the slightly nimbler of the two when pulling a U-turn, though by a very narrow 0.01 m margin. A 239 kg gap in curb weight is considerable, with the 2024 Ford Puma likely to feel more substantial to drive than the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway, especially under braking and when changing direction.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
10.4 m
10.4 m (+0)
Curb weight
1,077 kg
1,316 kg (+239)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
10.4 m
0.9 m smaller turning circle than the average Crossover
10.4 m
0.8 m smaller turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
1,077 kg
555 kg lighter than the average Crossover
1,316 kg
316 kg lighter 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
109%
9% more manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway or 2024 Ford Puma 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
2024 Ford Puma 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 47 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 65.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
47 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
65.5 cm
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