The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V (09 - 10) vs. MINI Cooper (06 - 10)
€ 9,500
€ 19,200
€ 9,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V is significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 12.6 inches longer, 2.5 inches wider and 5 inches taller than the MINI Cooper 3-door.
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
MINI Cooper 3-door
60.4
68.7
78.6
55.4
66.3
75.3
68.7 in
Width
66.3 in
78.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75.3 in
60.4 in
Height
55.4 in
101.9
158.3
97.1
145.6
158.3 in
Length
145.6 in
101.9 in
Wheelbase
97.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
MINI Cooper 3-door
2315 lb
Curb Weight
2513 lb
3241 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3340 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
7.88 %
General
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
MINI Cooper 3-door
SD
Generation
R56
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
MINI Cooper 3-door
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.1 L / 54 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
74 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
74 hp
118 hp
MINI Cooper 3-door
79 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
79 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
MINI Cooper 3-door
Performance
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
MINI Cooper 3-door
100 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
13.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
620 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
MINI Cooper 3-door
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31.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.3 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
31.28 lb/hp
21.3 lb/hp
MINI Cooper 3-door
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
MINI Cooper 3-door
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
40 mpg
44 mpg
MINI Cooper 3-door
31 mpg
city
34 mpg
48 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
526 mi
Range
460 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
526 mi
460 mi
MINI Cooper 3-door
Environmental Impact
111.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
102.4 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
111.8 kWh
102.4 kWh
MINI Cooper 3-door
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
MINI Cooper 3-door
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
926 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4.5 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
19.3 cu ft
