The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi eco2 (09 - 09) vs. MINI Cooper S Steptronic 5-door (14 - 18)
€ 11,500

€ 27,400

€ 11,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 4.3 inches taller than the MINI Cooper S 5-door.
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
MINI Cooper S 5-door
60.4
68.7
78.6
56.1
68
76.1
68.7 in
Width
68 in
78.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
60.4 in
Height
56.1 in
101.9
158.3
101.1
157.7
158.3 in
Length
157.7 in
101.9 in
Wheelbase
101.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
MINI Cooper S 5-door
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
3472 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb

Weight Difference:
331 lb
11.42 %

General
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
MINI Cooper S 5-door
SD
Generation
F55
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium 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 S 5-door
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
67 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 4700 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
67 hp
189 hp
MINI Cooper S 5-door
118 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
118 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
MINI Cooper S 5-door
Performance
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
MINI Cooper S 5-door
98 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
15 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
682 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper S 5-door
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38.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.34 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
38.33 lb/hp
15.34 lb/hp
MINI Cooper S 5-door
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
MINI Cooper S 5-door
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
52 mpg
44 mpg
MINI Cooper S 5-door
47 mpg
city
34 mpg
55 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
690 mi
Range
460 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
690 mi
460 mi
MINI Cooper S 5-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).
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).
102.4 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
92.5 kWh
102.4 kWh
MINI Cooper S 5-door
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
MINI Cooper S 5-door
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft






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