The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi (08 - 10) vs. MINI Cooper Automatic (10 - 10)
€ 11,600
€ 20,800
€ 11,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 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 1.5 dCi
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 1.5 dCi
MINI Cooper 3-door
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2601 lb
3472 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3428 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.27 %
General
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
MINI Cooper 3-door
SD
Generation
R56
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
MINI Cooper 3-door
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
85 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
85 hp
120 hp
MINI Cooper 3-door
148 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
148 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
MINI Cooper 3-door
Performance
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
MINI Cooper 3-door
104 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
13 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
MINI Cooper 3-door
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30.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.68 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
30.21 lb/hp
21.68 lb/hp
MINI Cooper 3-door
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
MINI Cooper 3-door
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
51 mpg
37 mpg
MINI Cooper 3-door
44 mpg
city
27 mpg
56 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
675 mi
Range
388 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
675 mi
388 mi
MINI Cooper 3-door
Environmental Impact
94.6 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 1.5 dCi
94.6 kWh
121.2 kWh
MINI Cooper 3-door
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
MINI Cooper 3-door
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
904 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
