2020 Toyota Highlander vs 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway
Which is bigger, the 2020 Toyota Highlander or 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
With the 2020 Toyota Highlander being 85.1 cm longer, the contrast in body length becomes obvious. The 2020 Toyota Highlander’s 14.6 cm width advantage over the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway might mean a wider interior cabin with more elbow room. A 19.5 cm height difference means the 2020 Toyota Highlander will feel much more substantial when you're behind the wheel compared to the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway. The 2020 Toyota Highlander is only 0.2 cm more elevated than the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway, a difference you likely won't notice even on rougher roads. The 2020 Toyota Highlander has a 24.6 cm longer wheelbase, which often translates to extra "stretch-out" room in the back.
Measurements
Length
495 cm (+85.1)
409.9 cm
Height
173 cm (+19.5)
153.5 cm
Width (excluding mirrors)
193 cm (+14.6)
178.4 cm
Width (including mirrors)
N/A (+0.2)
200.7 cm
Ground clearance
20.3 cm (+24.6)
20.1 cm
Wheelbase
285 cm (+2.2)
260.4 cm
How each car compares with its class average
Length
495 cm
42.4 cm longer than the average Crossover
409.9 cm
42.7 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Height
173 cm
10.2 cm taller than the average Crossover
153.5 cm
9.3 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Width (excluding mirrors)
193 cm
8.1 cm wider than the average Crossover
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
20.3 cm
2.2 cm more ground clearance than the average Crossover
20.1 cm
2 cm more ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
285 cm
12.6 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover
260.4 cm
12 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
Comparing 328 L (VDA) to 453 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. Within its own segment, the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway seats-down capacity is way above average for the crossover sector, while the 2020 Toyota Highlander provides 2,387 L measured by SAE.
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.
453 L
N/A
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.
2,387 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.
228.3 L per m (+81.6)
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.
118.3 L per m² (+36.1)
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.
453 L
286 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
N/A
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.
2,387 L
516 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
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.
90%
SAE: below class average (-10%)
83%
VDA: below class average (-17%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
When it comes to doors, there is no difference between the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway and 2020 Toyota Highlander, with each using a 5-door configuration. Opting for the 2020 Toyota Highlander greatly expands your passenger options, thanks to its 3-seat advantage over the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway. The 1.01 m turning circle difference means the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway might clear a U-turn where the 2020 Toyota Highlander requires a bit more care. There's a monumental difference in mass; the 2020 Toyota Highlander is a staggering 803 kg heavier than the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
8 (+3)
5
Turning circle
11.4 m (+1)
10.4 m
Curb weight
1,880 kg (+803)
1,077 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
11.4 m
0.2 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
10.4 m
0.9 m smaller turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
1,880 kg
248 kg heavier than the average Crossover
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.
95%
5% less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
110%
10% more manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2020 Toyota Highlander or 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway fit in a standard parking space?
2020 Toyota Highlander 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 41 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 27.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
41 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
27.5 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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