2018 Jeep Wrangler vs 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway
Which is bigger, the 2018 Jeep Wrangler or 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
While not a massive leap, the 2018 Jeep Wrangler is 13.8 cm longer than the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway. There is a moderate step up in width; the 2018 Jeep Wrangler extends 9.1 cm further than the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway. The difference in height is dramatic, with the 2018 Jeep Wrangler standing 33.3 cm taller than the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway. The extra 4.5 cm of clearance helps the 2018 Jeep Wrangler feel a bit more robust in daily driving. The 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway has a 14.4 cm longer wheelbase, which often translates to extra "stretch-out" room in the back.
Measurements
Length
423.7 cm (+13.8)
409.9 cm
Height
186.8 cm (+33.3)
153.5 cm
Body width
187.5 cm (+9.1)
178.4 cm
Width including mirrors
N/A
200.7 cm
Ground clearance
24.6 cm (+4.5)
20.1 cm
Wheelbase
246 cm
260.4 cm (+14.4)
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
7.9 m² (+0.6)
7.3 m²
How each car compares with its class average
Length
423.7 cm
71.7 cm shorter than the average SUV
409.9 cm
42.7 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Height
186.8 cm
3.3 cm shorter than the average SUV
153.5 cm
9.3 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Body width
187.5 cm
8.2 cm narrower than the average SUV
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
24.6 cm
2.1 cm more ground clearance than the average SUV
20.1 cm
2 cm more ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
246 cm
44.1 cm shorter wheelbase than the average SUV
260.4 cm
12 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
7.9 m²
1.8 m² smaller footprint than the average SUV
7.3 m²
1.1 m² smaller footprint than the average Crossover
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
The 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway’s confirmed 328 L (VDA) capacity is below average for its class, serving as our primary reference point for this matchup. With its seats down, the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway has 1,108 L of space for your belongings, which is way above average for its 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.
N/A
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.
N/A
1,108 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.
N/A
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.
N/A
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.
N/A
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.
N/A
1,108 L
400 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
DriveSize space efficiency
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 values compare with VDA class averages, and SAE values compare with SAE class averages. Positive percentages indicate more space efficiency and negative percentages indicate less.
-17%
VDA: Less space efficient than the average Crossover
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
The 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway offers more practicality with its 5 doors compared to the 2-door layout of the 2018 Jeep Wrangler. If you occasionally need to carry one more person, the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway is better suited, offering an extra seat over the 2018 Jeep Wrangler. A minor 0.1 m in turning circle separates these two, meaning they handle tight car parks almost equally. We’re talking about a 724 kg weight shift, which places these two vehicles in completely different worlds of physics.
Measurements
Doors
2
5 (+3)
Max. seats
4
5 (+1)
Turning circle
10.5 m (+0.1)
10.4 m
Curb weight
1,801 kg (+724)
1,077 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
10.5 m
1.5 m smaller turning circle than the average SUV
10.4 m
0.9 m smaller turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
1,801 kg
646 kg lighter than the average SUV
1,077 kg
555 kg lighter than the average Crossover
DriveSize manoeuvrability
DriveSize manoeuvrability combines turning circle and footprint, with turning circle weighted more heavily.
A positive percentage means more manoeuvrable than the class average and a negative percentage means less manoeuvrable.
+15%
More manoeuvrable than the average SUV
+10%
More manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2018 Jeep Wrangler or 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway fit in a standard parking space?
2018 Jeep Wrangler 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 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 43.5 cm per side, and length clearance is 63 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
43.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
63 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 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, and length clearance is 70 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
48 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
70 cm
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