The Comparative Analysis :

Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi eco2 (09 - 09) vs. MINI Cooper D Automatic (07 - 10)

€ 11,500
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi eco2 (09 - 09) Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
€ 22,300
 MINI Cooper D Automatic (07 - 10) MINI Cooper D 3-door
€ 11,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300

ⓘ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 12.2 inches longer, 2.5 inches wider and 5 inches taller than the MINI Cooper D 3-door.
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
MINI Cooper D 3-door
60.4
Blueprint Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi eco2 (09 - 09)
68.7
78.6
55.4
Blueprint MINI Cooper D Automatic (07 - 10)
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
Blueprint Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi eco2 (09 - 09)
101.9
158.3
Blueprint MINI Cooper D Automatic (07 - 10)
97.1
146
158.3 in
Length
146 in
101.9 in
Wheelbase
97.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
MINI Cooper D 3-door
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2635 lb
3472 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3461 lb
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi eco2 (09 - 09)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.51 %
MINI Cooper D Automatic (07 - 10)

General

Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
MINI Cooper D 3-door
SD
Generation
R56
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
67 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
67 hp
108 hp
MINI Cooper D 3-door
118 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
118 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
MINI Cooper D 3-door

Performance

Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
MINI Cooper D 3-door
98 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
15 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

682 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi

62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper D 3-door

▶ REPLAY
38.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.4 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
38.33 lb/hp
24.4 lb/hp
MINI Cooper D 3-door

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
52 mpg
47 mpg
MINI Cooper D 3-door
47 mpg
city
36 mpg
55 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
497 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
690 mi
497 mi
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
102.8 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
92.5 kWh
102.8 kWh
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 4
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
MINI Cooper D 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