2023 Volkswagen ID.3 vs 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway
Which is bigger, the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 or 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
At 16.5 cm longer, the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 offers a bit more physical presence on the road without sacrificing much in the way of urban agility compared to the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway. The width difference of 2.5 cm is negligible between the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway and 2023 Volkswagen ID.3, meaning both will feel similar when navigating narrow city lanes. The 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 is barely taller than the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway, with a tiny 2.9 cm gap that won't impact multi-storey car park access. Even the 16.6 cm wheelbase advantage helps the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 feel like a larger, more composed vehicle than the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway.
Measurements
Length
426.4 cm (+16.5)
409.9 cm
Height
156.4 cm (+2.9)
153.5 cm
Width (excluding mirrors)
180.9 cm (+2.5)
178.4 cm
Width (including mirrors)
207 cm
200.7 cm
Ground clearance
N/A (+16.6)
20.1 cm
Wheelbase
277 cm (+0.4)
260.4 cm
How each car compares with its class average
Length
426.4 cm
11.2 cm longer than the average Hatchback
409.9 cm
42.7 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Height
156.4 cm
8.5 cm taller than the average Hatchback
153.5 cm
9.3 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Width (excluding mirrors)
180.9 cm
4.4 cm wider than the average Hatchback
178.4 cm
6.5 cm narrower than the average Crossover
Width (including mirrors)
207 cm
7.5 cm wider than the average Hatchback
200.7 cm
5.7 cm narrower than the average Crossover
Ground clearance
N/A
20.1 cm
2 cm more ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
277 cm
17.9 cm longer wheelbase than the average Hatchback
260.4 cm
12 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
The 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 offers a 57 L lead in the boot and a large 159 L (VDA) edge with the seats down.
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.
385 L (+57)
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.
1,267 L (+159)
1,108 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.
162.7 L per m (+16.1)
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.
89.9 L per m² (+7.7)
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.
385 L
42 L more cargo volume than the average Hatchback
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.
1,267 L
149 L more cargo volume than the average Hatchback
1,108 L
400 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
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.
108%
VDA: above class average (+8%)
83%
VDA: below class average (-17%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
There is no difference in door count here, as both vehicles utilise a 5-door layout. You’ll find the same passenger limits in both models, as they each feature a 5-seat interior layout. The 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 is the slightly nimbler of the two when pulling a U-turn, though by a very narrow 0.09 m margin.
Measurements
Doors
5
5
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
10.3 m
10.4 m (+0.1)
Curb weight
N/A
1,077 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
10.3 m
0.1 m smaller turning circle than the average Hatchback
10.4 m
0.9 m smaller turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
N/A
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.
99%
1% less manoeuvrable than the average Hatchback
110%
10% more manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 or 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway fit in a standard parking space?
2023 Volkswagen ID.3 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 47 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 61.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
47 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
61.5 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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