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

€ 24,800

€ 10,000
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 1.4 MPI LPG 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 1.4 MPI LPG
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 1.4 MPI LPG
MINI Cooper S 3-door
2513 lb
Curb Weight
2712 lb
3406 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3538 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
7.3 %

General
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
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 1.4 MPI LPG
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Straight-four 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
71 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
71 hp
181 hp
MINI Cooper S 3-door
83 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
83 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Performance
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
MINI Cooper S 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 S 3-door
▶ REPLAY
35.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.98 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
35.39 lb/hp
14.98 lb/hp
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
36 mpg
37 mpg
MINI Cooper S 3-door
26 mpg
city
26 mpg
46 mpg
highway
47 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
478 mi
Range
485 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
478 mi
485 mi
MINI Cooper S 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).
121.2 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
123.1 kWh
121.2 kWh
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
MINI Cooper S 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