The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75 (10 - 12) vs. MINI Cooper S Automatic (10 - 10)
€ 6,800

€ 24,800

€ 6,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 12 inches longer, 2.5 inches wider and 5 inches taller than the MINI Cooper S 3-door.
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
MINI Cooper S 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
146.2
158.3 in
Length
146.2 in
101.9 in
Wheelbase
97.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
MINI Cooper S 3-door
2315 lb
Curb Weight
2712 lb
3241 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3538 lb

Weight Difference:
397 lb
14.64 %

General
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
MINI Cooper S 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 automatic transmission
Engine
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
74 hp
181 hp
MINI Cooper S 3-door
79 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
79 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Performance
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
MINI Cooper S 3-door
100 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
13.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
620 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper S 3-door
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31.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.98 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
31.28 lb/hp
14.98 lb/hp
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
40 mpg
37 mpg
MINI Cooper S 3-door
31 mpg
city
26 mpg
48 mpg
highway
47 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
526 mi
Range
485 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
526 mi
485 mi
MINI Cooper S 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).
121.2 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
111.8 kWh
121.2 kWh
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
MINI Cooper S 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