2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway vs 2022 Volkswagen Virtus
Which is bigger, the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway or 2022 Volkswagen Virtus?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
At 46.2 cm longer, 2022 Volkswagen Virtus sits well ahead of 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway in terms of body length. The width difference of 3.2 cm is negligible between the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway and 2022 Volkswagen Virtus, meaning both will feel similar when navigating narrow city lanes. Eye level on the road will be virtually the same, as the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway is only 2.8 cm taller than the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus. The 2.2 cm increase in ground clearance from the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway is just enough to make a positive difference on a gravel driveway vs the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus. They are effectively twins in terms of axle spacing, with a negligible 4.7 cm wheelbase difference.
Measurements
Length
409.9 cm
456.1 cm (+46.2)
Height
153.5 cm (+2.8)
150.7 cm
Body width
178.4 cm (+3.2)
175.2 cm
Width including mirrors
200.7 cm
N/A
Ground clearance
20.1 cm (+2.2)
17.9 cm
Wheelbase
260.4 cm
265.1 cm (+4.7)
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
7.3 m²
8 m² (+0.7)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
409.9 cm
42.7 cm shorter than the average Crossover
456.1 cm
16.8 cm shorter than the average Sedan
Height
153.5 cm
9.3 cm shorter than the average Crossover
150.7 cm
4.9 cm taller than the average Sedan
Body width
178.4 cm
6.5 cm narrower than the average Crossover
175.2 cm
7.8 cm narrower than the average Sedan
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
17.9 cm
3.9 cm more ground clearance than the average Sedan
Wheelbase
260.4 cm
12 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
265.1 cm
13 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Sedan
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
7.3 m²
1.1 m² smaller footprint than the average Crossover
8 m²
0.7 m² smaller footprint than the average Sedan
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
This is a significant split in design; the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus offers a massive 193 L advantage for your luggage, yet the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway counters with a huge 58 L lead for total hauling 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.
328 L
521 L (+193)
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 (+58)
1,050 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
154.8 L per m (+8.2)
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
88.4 L per m² (+6.2)
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
521 L
46 L more cargo volume than the average Sedan
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
1,050 L
Class benchmark unavailable.
DriveSize space efficiency
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 values compare with VDA class averages, and SAE values compare with SAE class averages. Positive percentages indicate more space efficiency and negative percentages indicate less.
-17%
VDA: Less space efficient than the average Crossover
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
The 4-door 2022 Volkswagen Virtus means slightly less convenience for rear-seat access compared to the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway. Whether you'd choose the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway or the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus, you’ll have space for up to 5 occupants. You’d be hard-pressed to tell the difference doing a U-turn, as the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway has a turning circle of only 0.3 m wider than the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus. Neither car feels significantly "heavier" than the other when driving, as there's only a 23 kg difference in their curb weights.
Measurements
Doors
5 (+1)
4
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
10.4 m (+0.3)
10.1 m
Curb weight
1,077 kg
1,100 kg (+23)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
10.4 m
0.9 m smaller turning circle than the average Crossover
10.1 m
1 m smaller turning circle than the average Sedan
Curb weight
1,077 kg
555 kg lighter than the average Crossover
1,100 kg
422 kg lighter than the average Sedan
DriveSize manoeuvrability
DriveSize manoeuvrability combines turning circle and footprint, with turning circle weighted more heavily.
A positive percentage means more manoeuvrable than the class average and a negative percentage means less manoeuvrable.
+10%
More manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
+9%
More manoeuvrable than the average Sedan
Parking
Will the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway or 2022 Volkswagen Virtus 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 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, and length clearance is 70 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
48 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
70 cm
2022 Volkswagen Virtus 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 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 49.5 cm per side, and length clearance is 46.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
49.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
46.5 cm
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Frequently asked questions
Vehicle specifications on this page are sourced from official Dacia and Volkswagen documentation. Unless the page identifies a specific trim, body style, powertrain or market version, DriveSize uses manufacturer-published specifications for the base model as its default reference. DriveSize standardises the published measurements and calculates the comparisons and derived figures shown. Figures can vary by market, model year, trim, powertrain, wheels, tyres and measurement method. How DriveSize sources and calculates these figures.