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2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway vs 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan

Side view of the 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan
Side view of the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway

Dacia Sandero Stepway

2020

Toyota Corolla

Sedan 2023

Side view of the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway
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Which is bigger, the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway or 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan?

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

409.9 cm

463 cm (+53.1)

Height

153.5 cm (+10)

143.5 cm

Width (excluding mirrors)

178.4 cm (+0.3)

178.1 cm

Width (including mirrors)

200.7 cm (+6.6)

N/A

Ground clearance

20.1 cm

13.5 cm (+9.6)

Wheelbase

260.4 cm

270 cm (+0.9)

How each car compares with its class average

Length

409.9 cm

42.7 cm shorter than the average Crossover

463 cm

9.9 cm shorter than the average Sedan

Height

153.5 cm

9.3 cm shorter than the average Crossover

143.5 cm

2.3 cm shorter than the average Sedan

Width (excluding mirrors)

178.4 cm

6.5 cm narrower than the average Crossover

178.1 cm

4.9 cm narrower than the average Sedan

Width (including mirrors)

200.7 cm

5.7 cm narrower than the average Crossover

N/A

Ground clearance

20.1 cm

2 cm more ground clearance than the average Crossover

13.5 cm

0.5 cm less ground clearance than the average Sedan

Wheelbase

260.4 cm

12 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover

270 cm

8.1 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Sedan

Front view

Front view of the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway
Front view of the 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan

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.

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

371 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

N/A

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

N/A

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

371 L

25 L less cargo volume than the average Sedan

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

Rear view of the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway
Rear view of the 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan

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

5 (+1)

4

Max. seats

5

5

Turning circle

10.4 m

10.9 m (+0.5)

Curb weight

1,077 kg

1,340 kg (+263)

How each car compares with its class average

Turning circle

10.4 m

0.9 m smaller turning circle than the average Crossover

10.9 m

0.2 m smaller turning circle than the average Sedan

Curb weight

1,077 kg

555 kg lighter than the average Crossover

1,340 kg

182 kg lighter than the average Sedan

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.

110%

10% more manoeuvrable than the average Crossover

102%

2% more manoeuvrable than the average Sedan

Parking

Will the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway or 2023 Toyota Corolla Sedan 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 excluding mirrors where available; real spaces can vary because of mirrors, walls, pillars, kerbs, bay markings, and nearby cars.

OK

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

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.

OK

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

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