2008 Tesla Roadster vs 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway
Which is bigger, the 2008 Tesla Roadster or 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
Measuring 15.3 cm more from front to rear bumper, the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway provides that extra bit of "stretch" over the 2008 Tesla Roadster. The 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway is significantly wider, which may offer more shoulder room inside but could make tight parking garages more challenging. There is no subtlety to the difference here, as the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway towers 40.8 cm above the 2008 Tesla Roadster. The 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway can handle deeper ruts and taller bumps thanks to its 7.1 cm clearance advantage over the 2008 Tesla Roadster. If you drive these cars, you'll notice the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway feels a bit more planted on the motorway thanks to its 25.3 cm wheelbase advantage.
Measurements
Length
394.6 cm
409.9 cm (+15.3)
Height
112.7 cm
153.5 cm (+40.8)
Body width
171.9 cm
178.4 cm (+6.5)
Width including mirrors
185.1 cm
200.7 cm (+15.6)
Ground clearance
13 cm
20.1 cm (+7.1)
Wheelbase
235.1 cm
260.4 cm (+25.3)
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
6.8 m²
7.3 m² (+0.5)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
394.6 cm
51.9 cm shorter than the average Sports car
409.9 cm
42.7 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Height
112.7 cm
16.7 cm shorter than the average Sports car
153.5 cm
9.3 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Body width
171.9 cm
15.3 cm narrower than the average Sports car
178.4 cm
6.5 cm narrower than the average Crossover
Width including mirrors
185.1 cm
24.1 cm narrower than the average Sports car
200.7 cm
5.7 cm narrower than the average Crossover
Ground clearance
13 cm
1.5 cm more ground clearance than the average Sports car
20.1 cm
2 cm more ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
235.1 cm
28.4 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Sports car
260.4 cm
12 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
6.8 m²
1.6 m² smaller footprint than the average Sports car
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
With its seats up, the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway has 328 L of space for your belongings, which is below average for its segment. The 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway is the only model in this pair with confirmed cargo stats, with a 1,108 L (VDA) capacity with the seats down that is way above average for its class.
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
With 3 more door(s) than the 2008 Tesla Roadster, the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway should be more practical for those wanting to carry passengers or luggage. With 3 more seats, the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway is better suited to carrying more people than the 2008 Tesla Roadster. You’ll appreciate the 0.7 m tighter turning circle of the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway when navigating cramped multi-storey car parks. At 158 kg lighter, the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway is likely the more fun and engaging car to drive out of the two.
Measurements
Doors
2
5 (+3)
Max. seats
2
5 (+3)
Turning circle
11.1 m (+0.7)
10.4 m
Curb weight
1,235 kg (+158)
1,077 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
11.1 m
0.1 m smaller turning circle than the average Sports car
10.4 m
0.9 m smaller turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
1,235 kg
340 kg lighter than the average Sports car
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.
+7%
More manoeuvrable than the average Sports car
+10%
More manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2008 Tesla Roadster or 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway fit in a standard parking space?
2008 Tesla Roadster 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 51.5 cm per side, and length clearance is 77.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
51.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
77.5 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 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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