2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway vs 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser
Which is bigger, the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway or 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser offers a massive 88.1 cm of extra length, which changes the silhouette and stance compared to the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway. The head-on difference is large: the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser adds 21.6 cm to the width of the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway, fundamentally changing the interior volume and exterior bulk. There is no subtlety to the difference here, as the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser towers 41.5 cm above the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway. The extra 3.4 cm of clearance helps the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser feel a bit more robust in daily driving. The 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser has a 24.6 cm longer wheelbase, which often translates to extra "stretch-out" room in the back.
Measurements
Length
409.9 cm
498 cm (+88.1)
Height
153.5 cm
195 cm (+41.5)
Width (excluding mirrors)
178.4 cm
200 cm (+21.6)
Width (including mirrors)
200.7 cm
N/A (+3.4)
Ground clearance
20.1 cm
23.5 cm (+24.6)
Wheelbase
260.4 cm
285 cm (+2.6)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
409.9 cm
42.7 cm shorter than the average Crossover
498 cm
2.6 cm longer than the average SUV
Height
153.5 cm
9.3 cm shorter than the average Crossover
195 cm
4.9 cm taller than the average SUV
Width (excluding mirrors)
178.4 cm
6.5 cm narrower than the average Crossover
200 cm
4.3 cm wider than the average SUV
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
23.5 cm
1 cm more ground clearance than the average SUV
Wheelbase
260.4 cm
12 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
285 cm
5.1 cm shorter wheelbase than the average SUV
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 has a 1,108 L (VDA) cargo area with the seats down, which is way above average for its category.
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
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
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
When it comes to doors, there is no difference between the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway and 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser, with each using a 5-door configuration. In terms of passenger capacity, there is no difference here, with both vehicles providing a maximum of 5 seats. The vehicles have a near identical turning circle, with just a 1.41 m difference. The 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser is in a different weight class entirely, sitting 1,418 kg higher on the scales than the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
10.4 m
11.8 m (+1.4)
Curb weight
1,077 kg
2,495 kg (+1,418)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
10.4 m
0.9 m smaller turning circle than the average Crossover
11.8 m
0.2 m smaller turning circle than the average SUV
Curb weight
1,077 kg
555 kg lighter than the average Crossover
2,495 kg
48 kg heavier than the average SUV
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
100%
0% less manoeuvrable than the average SUV
Parking
Will the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway or 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser 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.
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
2021 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 37.5 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 26 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
37.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
26 cm
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