2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan vs 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway
Which is bigger, the 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan or 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The 53.1 cm length difference creates a clear divide in front-to-rear dimensions. When it comes to tight city streets, both the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway and 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan will feel near identical, as the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway is only 0.3 cm wider. The 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway gains 10 cm in height over the 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan, which often translates to more generous interior headroom. The 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway clears an additional 6.6 cm from the ground, ensuring its undercarriage stays safer from the road than the 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan. The 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan features a 9.6 cm longer wheelbase, a marginal difference that won't significantly change the turning circle.
Measurements
Length
463 cm (+53.1)
409.9 cm
Height
143.5 cm
153.5 cm (+10)
Width (excluding mirrors)
178.1 cm
178.4 cm (+0.3)
Width (including mirrors)
N/A
200.7 cm (+6.6)
Ground clearance
13.5 cm (+9.6)
20.1 cm
Wheelbase
270 cm (+0.9)
260.4 cm
How each car compares with its class average
Length
463 cm
9.9 cm shorter than the average Sedan
409.9 cm
42.7 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Height
143.5 cm
2.3 cm shorter than the average Sedan
153.5 cm
9.3 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Width (excluding mirrors)
178.1 cm
4.9 cm narrower than the average Sedan
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
13.5 cm
0.5 cm less ground clearance than the average Sedan
20.1 cm
2 cm more ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
270 cm
8.1 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Sedan
260.4 cm
12 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway offers 328 L using the VDA method, which is below average for its segment. 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan's 371 L uses the different SAE standard, and 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
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.
371 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.
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
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.
371 L
25 L less cargo volume than the average Sedan
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.
83%
VDA: below class average (-17%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Passengers will appreciate the additional doors on the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway when you're parked in tight spots, as they offer more entry options than the 4-door 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan. You’ll find the same passenger limits in both models, as they each feature a 5-seat interior layout. The 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway is the slightly nimbler of the two when pulling a U-turn, though by a very narrow 0.51 m margin. The 263 kg weight gap will have a major impact on fuel consumption and overall driving dynamics.
Measurements
Doors
4
5 (+1)
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
10.9 m (+0.5)
10.4 m
Curb weight
1,340 kg (+263)
1,077 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
10.9 m
0.2 m smaller turning circle than the average Sedan
10.4 m
0.9 m smaller turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
1,340 kg
182 kg lighter than the average Sedan
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.
102%
2% more manoeuvrable than the average Sedan
110%
10% more manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan or 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway fit in a standard parking space?
2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan 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 43.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
48 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
43.5 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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