The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero 1.4 (08 - 10) vs. MINI John Cooper Works (08 - 10)
€ 7,000
€ 28,700
€ 7,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Dacia Sandero 1.4 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 12 inches longer, 2.5 inches wider and 5 inches taller than the MINI John Cooper Works 3-door.
Dacia Sandero 1.4
MINI John Cooper Works 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 1.4
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
2315 lb
Curb Weight
2657 lb
3241 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3483 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
12.87 %
General
Dacia Sandero 1.4
MINI John Cooper Works 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 1.4
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
74 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 6000 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.4
74 hp
208 hp
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
83 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.4
83 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
Performance
Dacia Sandero 1.4
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
100 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
13 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
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31.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.4
31.28 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero 1.4
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.4
36 mpg
34 mpg
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
26 mpg
city
26 mpg
46 mpg
highway
42 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
478 mi
Range
450 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.4
478 mi
450 mi
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
130.7 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.4
123.1 kWh
130.7 kWh
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero 1.4
MINI John Cooper Works 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














