The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG (Autogas) (10 - 11) vs. MINI Cooper (10 - 10)
€ 10,000

€ 19,300

€ 10,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG 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 1.4 MPI LPG
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 1.4 MPI LPG
MINI Cooper 3-door
2513 lb
Curb Weight
2513 lb
3406 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3340 lb

Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %

General
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
MINI Cooper 3-door
SD
Generation
R56
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
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 MPI LPG
MINI Cooper 3-door
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
71 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
71 hp
120 hp
MINI Cooper 3-door
83 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
83 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
MINI Cooper 3-door
Performance
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
MINI Cooper 3-door
103 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
13 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper 3-door
▶ REPLAY
35.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.94 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
35.39 lb/hp
20.94 lb/hp
MINI Cooper 3-door
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
MINI Cooper 3-door
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
29 mpg
44 mpg
MINI Cooper 3-door
21 mpg
city
34 mpg
37 mpg
highway
52 mpg
9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
261 mi
Range
460 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
261 mi
460 mi
MINI Cooper 3-door
Environmental Impact
119.4 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 1.4 MPI LPG
119.4 kWh
102.4 kWh
MINI Cooper 3-door
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
MINI Cooper 3-door
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
893 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