The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG (Autogas) (10 - 11) vs. MINI Cooper D 3-door (14 - 18)
€ 10,000

€ 22,400

€ 10,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400
ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.8 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 4.7 inches taller than the MINI Cooper D 3-door.
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
MINI Cooper D 3-door
60.4
68.7
78.6
55.7
68
76.1
68.7 in
Width
68 in
78.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
60.4 in
Height
55.7 in
101.9
158.3
98.2
150.4
158.3 in
Length
150.4 in
101.9 in
Wheelbase
98.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
MINI Cooper D 3-door
2513 lb
Curb Weight
2668 lb
3406 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3560 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
5.77 %

General
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
MINI Cooper D 3-door
SD
Generation
F56
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 D 3-door
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
71 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
71 hp
114 hp
MINI Cooper D 3-door
83 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
83 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Performance
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
MINI Cooper D 3-door
103 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
13 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec

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

MINI Cooper D 3-door
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35.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.4 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
35.39 lb/hp
23.4 lb/hp
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
29 mpg
67 mpg
MINI Cooper D 3-door
21 mpg
city
55 mpg
37 mpg
highway
76 mpg
9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.6 gal
261 mi
Range
781 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
261 mi
781 mi
MINI Cooper D 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).
71.9 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
119.4 kWh
71.9 kWh
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
MINI Cooper D 3-door
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
893 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6 cu ft






34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
20.7 cu ft