2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway vs 2021 Tesla Model X
Which is bigger, the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway or 2021 Tesla Model X?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
At 95.8 cm longer, the 2021 Tesla Model X sits well ahead in terms of overall length. If you have a narrow garage, take note as the 2021 Tesla Model X is 21.5 cm wider than the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway, which could make for a tighter squeeze. A 14.5 cm height difference means the 2021 Tesla Model X will feel much more substantial when you're behind the wheel compared to the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway. A 5.5 cm larger ground clearance gap gives the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway a slightly more capable feel when the pavement gets rough vs the 2021 Tesla Model X. The 2021 Tesla Model X provides a much more settled and secure feel at high speeds compared to the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway thanks to its 36.1 cm wheelbase advantage.
Measurements
Length
409.9 cm
505.7 cm (+95.8)
Height
153.5 cm
168 cm (+14.5)
Body width
178.4 cm
199.9 cm (+21.5)
Width including mirrors
200.7 cm
227.1 cm (+26.4)
Ground clearance
20.1 cm (+5.5)
14.6 cm
Wheelbase
260.4 cm
296.5 cm (+36.1)
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
7.3 m²
10.1 m² (+2.8)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
409.9 cm
42.7 cm shorter than the average Crossover
505.7 cm
53.1 cm longer than the average Crossover
Height
153.5 cm
9.3 cm shorter than the average Crossover
168 cm
5.2 cm taller than the average Crossover
Body width
178.4 cm
6.5 cm narrower than the average Crossover
199.9 cm
15 cm wider than the average Crossover
Width including mirrors
200.7 cm
5.7 cm narrower than the average Crossover
227.1 cm
20.7 cm wider than the average Crossover
Ground clearance
20.1 cm
2 cm more ground clearance than the average Crossover
14.6 cm
3.5 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
260.4 cm
12 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
296.5 cm
24.1 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
7.3 m²
1.1 m² smaller footprint than the average Crossover
10.1 m²
1.7 m² larger footprint than the average Crossover
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
Comparing 328 L (VDA) to 1,111 L (SAE) is difficult due to the differing measurement methods, but the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway’s seats up capacity is below average for its size class. The 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway offers 1,108 L (VDA) with the seats stowed, a figure that is way above average for crossover, while the 2021 Tesla Model X follows the SAE standard (2,471 L), which is way above average for crossover.
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
N/A
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
N/A
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
1,111 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
2,471 L
Frunk capacity
N/A
183 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
313.8 L per m (+167.2)
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
157 L per m² (+74.8)
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
N/A
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
N/A
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
1,111 L
372 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
2,471 L
600 L more 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
+20%
SAE: More space efficient than the average Crossover
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Both the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway and 2021 Tesla Model X come with a 5-door setup, providing identical passenger access. In terms of passenger capacity, there is no difference here, with both vehicles providing a maximum of 5 seats. There is a significant gap in agility here; the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway can spin around in a space 1.9 m smaller than the 2021 Tesla Model X. There's a monumental difference in mass; the 2021 Tesla Model X is a staggering 1,260 kg heavier than the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
10.4 m
12.3 m (+1.9)
Curb weight
1,077 kg
2,337 kg (+1,260)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
10.4 m
0.9 m smaller turning circle than the average Crossover
12.3 m
1.1 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
1,077 kg
555 kg lighter than the average Crossover
2,337 kg
705 kg heavier 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.
+10%
More manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
-11%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway or 2021 Tesla Model X 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 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
2021 Tesla Model X 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 37.5 cm per side, and length clearance is 22 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
37.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
22 cm
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