2023 Hyundai Kona vs 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway
Which is bigger, the 2023 Hyundai Kona or 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
At 25.1 cm shorter, the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway could be the nimbler choice for city drivers compared to the 2023 Hyundai Kona. At only 4.1 cm wider, the 2023 Hyundai Kona doesn't offer any significant width advantage or disadvantage over the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway. The height stats show that the 2023 Hyundai Kona is 5 cm taller, making it a slightly easier vehicle to slide into compared to the lower 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway. A 3.1 cm larger ground clearance gap gives the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway a slightly more capable feel when the pavement gets rough vs the 2023 Hyundai Kona. They are effectively twins in terms of axle spacing, with a negligible 5.6 cm wheelbase difference.
Measurements
Length
435 cm (+25.1)
409.9 cm
Height
158.5 cm (+5)
153.5 cm
Width (excluding mirrors)
182.5 cm (+4.1)
178.4 cm
Width (including mirrors)
N/A
200.7 cm (+3.1)
Ground clearance
17 cm (+5.6)
20.1 cm
Wheelbase
266 cm (+0.6)
260.4 cm
How each car compares with its class average
Length
435 cm
17.6 cm shorter than the average Crossover
409.9 cm
42.7 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Height
158.5 cm
4.3 cm shorter than the average Crossover
153.5 cm
9.3 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Width (excluding mirrors)
182.5 cm
2.4 cm narrower than the average Crossover
178.4 cm
6.5 cm narrower than the average Crossover
Width (including mirrors)
N/A
200.7 cm
5.7 cm narrower than the average Crossover
Ground clearance
17 cm
1.1 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
20.1 cm
2 cm more ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
266 cm
6.4 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
260.4 cm
12 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
Whether seats are up or down, the 2023 Hyundai Kona wins, offering a significant 138 L and a large 192 L (VDA) lead.
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.
466 L (+138)
328 L
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.
1,300 L (+192)
1,108 L
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.
722 L
N/A
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.
1,804 L
N/A
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.
174.2 L per m (+27.6)
146.6 L per m
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.
95.5 L per m² (+13.3)
82.2 L per m²
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.
466 L
21 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
328 L
117 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.
1,300 L
208 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
1,108 L
400 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.
722 L
17 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
N/A
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.
1,804 L
67 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
N/A
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.
97%
VDA: below class average (-3%)
83%
VDA: below class average (-17%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Both the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway and 2023 Hyundai Kona feature a 5-door configuration, offering the same level of accessibility for passengers. In terms of passenger capacity, there is no difference here, with both vehicles providing a maximum of 5 seats. The 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway is the slightly nimbler of the two when pulling a U-turn, though by a very narrow 0.21 m margin. The 2023 Hyundai Kona is 218 kg further up the scales, trading agility for a more "planted" highway experience.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
10.6 m (+0.2)
10.4 m
Curb weight
1,295 kg (+218)
1,077 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
10.6 m
0.6 m smaller turning circle than the average Crossover
10.4 m
0.9 m smaller turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
1,295 kg
337 kg lighter than the average Crossover
1,077 kg
555 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.
106%
6% more manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
110%
10% more manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2023 Hyundai Kona or 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway fit in a standard parking space?
2023 Hyundai Kona 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 46 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 57.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
46 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
57.5 cm
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
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