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

€ 28,100

€ 10,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100
ⓘ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 SD 3-door.
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
MINI Cooper SD 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 SD 3-door
2513 lb
Curb Weight
2701 lb
3406 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3594 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
6.92 %

General
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
MINI Cooper SD 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 automatic transmission
Engine
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
71 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4000 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
71 hp
168 hp
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
83 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
83 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Performance
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
103 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
13 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec

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

MINI Cooper SD 3-door
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35.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.08 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
35.39 lb/hp
16.08 lb/hp
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
29 mpg
59 mpg
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
21 mpg
city
51 mpg
37 mpg
highway
65 mpg
9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.6 gal
261 mi
Range
684 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
261 mi
684 mi
MINI Cooper SD 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).
82.2 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
119.4 kWh
82.2 kWh
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
MINI Cooper SD 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