2024 Hyundai Santa Fe vs 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway
Which is bigger, the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe or 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
With the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe being 73.1 cm longer, the contrast in body length becomes obvious. The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe is significantly wider, which may offer more shoulder room inside but could make tight parking garages more challenging. A 24.5 cm height difference means the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe will feel much more substantial when you're behind the wheel compared to the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway. The 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway is 2.4 cm less likely to scrape its chin on a steep ramp than the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe thanks to its higher ground clearance. The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe offers a slightly longer wheelbase, which typically translates to a smoother ride over bumps.
Measurements
Length
483 cm (+73.1)
409.9 cm
Height
178 cm (+24.5)
153.5 cm
Width (excluding mirrors)
190 cm (+11.6)
178.4 cm
Width (including mirrors)
N/A
200.7 cm (+2.4)
Ground clearance
17.7 cm (+21.1)
20.1 cm
Wheelbase
281.5 cm (+1.9)
260.4 cm
How each car compares with its class average
Length
483 cm
30.4 cm longer than the average Crossover
409.9 cm
42.7 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Height
178 cm
15.2 cm taller than the average Crossover
153.5 cm
9.3 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Width (excluding mirrors)
190 cm
5.1 cm wider 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
17.7 cm
0.4 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
20.1 cm
2 cm more ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
281.5 cm
9.1 cm longer 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
The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe claims a double cargo victory, with a massive 300 L lead in the boot and a gigantic 841 L (VDA) advantage 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.
628 L (+300)
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.
1,949 L (+841)
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.
413 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.
2,254 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.
225.7 L per m (+79.1)
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.
118.8 L per m² (+36.6)
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.
628 L
183 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.
1,949 L
441 L more 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.
413 L
326 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.
2,254 L
383 L more 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.
120%
VDA: above class average (+20%)
83%
VDA: below class average (-17%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
There is no difference in door count here, as both vehicles utilise a 5-door layout. The decent 2-seat difference in passenger capacity means the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe is more family-friendly than the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway. You’ll find the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway a bit easier to flip around in a narrow street thanks to its 1.21 m turning circle advantage. We’re talking about a 823 kg weight shift, which places these two vehicles in completely different worlds of physics.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
7 (+2)
5
Turning circle
11.6 m (+1.2)
10.4 m
Curb weight
1,900 kg (+823)
1,077 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
11.6 m
0.4 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
10.4 m
0.9 m smaller turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
1,900 kg
268 kg heavier 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.
95%
5% less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
110%
10% more manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe or 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway fit in a standard parking space?
2024 Hyundai Santa Fe 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 42.5 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 33.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
42.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
33.5 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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