2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway vs 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate
Which is bigger, the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway or 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
At 53.2 cm longer, 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate sits well ahead of 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway in terms of body length. The width difference of 0.5 cm is negligible between the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway and 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate, meaning both will feel similar when navigating narrow city lanes. Neither car holds a significant height advantage, with the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway measuring 4.8 cm taller than the 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate. The wheelbase on both vehicles is nearly identical, suggesting a similar level of high-speed stability.
Measurements
Length
409.9 cm
463.1 cm (+53.2)
Height
153.5 cm (+4.8)
148.7 cm
Width (excluding mirrors)
178.4 cm
178.9 cm (+0.5)
Width (including mirrors)
200.7 cm
N/A
Ground clearance
20.1 cm
N/A (+6.5)
Wheelbase
260.4 cm
266.9 cm (+1)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
409.9 cm
42.7 cm shorter than the average Crossover
463.1 cm
11.4 cm shorter than the average Estate
Height
153.5 cm
9.3 cm shorter than the average Crossover
148.7 cm
1.4 cm taller than the average Estate
Width (excluding mirrors)
178.4 cm
6.5 cm narrower than the average Crossover
178.9 cm
5.2 cm narrower than the average Estate
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
N/A
Wheelbase
260.4 cm
12 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
266.9 cm
10.8 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Estate
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
It’s a cargo capacity win for the 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate, which provides a massive 283 L more space with its seats up and a gigantic 534 L (VDA) more when the seats are folded, so compared to the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway it's better for both day-to-day errands and larger loads.
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
611 L (+283)
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
1,642 L (+534)
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
209.9 L per m (+63.2)
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
117.3 L per m² (+35.1)
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
611 L
63 L more cargo volume than the average Estate
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
1,642 L
73 L more cargo volume than the average Estate
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%)
113%
VDA: above class average (+13%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Both the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway and 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate feature a 5-door configuration, offering the same level of accessibility for passengers. In terms of passenger capacity, there is no difference here, with both vehicles providing a maximum of 5 seats. In urban environments, the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway's 0.91 m shorter turning circle provides a helpful difference in everyday convenience.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
10.4 m
11.3 m (+0.9)
Curb weight
1,077 kg
N/A
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
10.4 m
0.9 m smaller turning circle than the average Crossover
11.3 m
0.1 m larger turning circle than the average Estate
Curb weight
1,077 kg
555 kg lighter than the average Crossover
N/A
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
101%
1% more manoeuvrable than the average Estate
Parking
Will the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway or 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate 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
2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate 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 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
48 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
43 cm
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