2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway vs 2023 Toyota Prius
Which is bigger, the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway or 2023 Toyota Prius?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
At 50 cm longer, the 2023 Toyota Prius sits well ahead in terms of overall length. When it comes to tight city streets, both the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway and 2023 Toyota Prius will feel near identical, as the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway is only 0.2 cm wider. The extra 11.5 cm of height in the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway creates a slightly more airy feel inside the cabin than in the 2023 Toyota Prius. The 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway can handle deeper ruts and taller bumps thanks to its 6.4 cm clearance advantage over the 2023 Toyota Prius. The 2023 Toyota Prius offers 14.6 cm more between the tires thanks to its wheelbase advantage, which is usually a sign of a more spacious cabin.
Measurements
Length
409.9 cm
459.9 cm (+50)
Height
153.5 cm (+11.5)
142 cm
Width (excluding mirrors)
178.4 cm (+0.2)
178.2 cm
Width (including mirrors)
200.7 cm (+6.4)
N/A
Ground clearance
20.1 cm
13.7 cm (+14.6)
Wheelbase
260.4 cm
275 cm (+0.9)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
409.9 cm
42.7 cm shorter than the average Crossover
459.9 cm
44.7 cm longer than the average Hatchback
Height
153.5 cm
9.3 cm shorter than the average Crossover
142 cm
5.9 cm shorter than the average Hatchback
Width (excluding mirrors)
178.4 cm
6.5 cm narrower than the average Crossover
178.2 cm
1.7 cm wider than the average Hatchback
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
13.7 cm
0.2 cm less ground clearance than the average Hatchback
Wheelbase
260.4 cm
12 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
275 cm
15.9 cm longer wheelbase than the average Hatchback
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
The 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway offers a more accommodating load area than the 2023 Toyota Prius, with a measurable 44 L (VDA) difference between the two. The 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway has 1,108 L (VDA) of cargo space with its seats down, which is way above average compared to the class average for crossover.
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 (+44)
284 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.
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
674 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
284 L
59 L less cargo volume than the average Hatchback
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
674 L
149 L more cargo volume than the average Hatchback
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
Both vehicles offer the same entry arrangement, with the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway and 2023 Toyota Prius each built in a 5-door format. In terms of seating capacity, the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway matches the 2023 Toyota Prius exactly, with each accommodating up to 5 people. The 2023 Toyota Prius needs only a whisker more room to U-turn at 0.11 m wider, a difference you’d rarely notice in daily driving. We’re talking about a 468 kg weight shift, which places these two vehicles in completely different worlds of physics.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
10.4 m
10.5 m (+0.1)
Curb weight
1,077 kg
1,545 kg (+468)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
10.4 m
0.9 m smaller turning circle than the average Crossover
10.5 m
0.1 m larger turning circle than the average Hatchback
Curb weight
1,077 kg
555 kg lighter than the average Crossover
1,545 kg
292 kg heavier than the average Hatchback
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
96%
4% less manoeuvrable than the average Hatchback
Parking
Will the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway or 2023 Toyota Prius 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
2023 Toyota Prius 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 45 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
48 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
45 cm
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