The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. MINI Cooper D Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 10,000
€ 22,300
€ 10,000
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 1.6 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 1.6
MINI Cooper D 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
158.3 in
Length
146 in
101.9 in
Wheelbase
97.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Dacia Sandero 1.6
MINI Cooper D 3-door
2449 lb
Curb Weight
2635 lb
3386 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3461 lb
Weight Difference:
185 lb
7.02 %
General
Dacia Sandero 1.6
MINI Cooper D 3-door
SD
Generation
R56
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Dacia Sandero 1.6
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
86 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.6
86 hp
108 hp
MINI Cooper D 3-door
94 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.6
94 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Performance
Dacia Sandero 1.6
MINI Cooper D 3-door
108 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
MINI Cooper D 3-door
▶ REPLAY
28.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.4 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6
28.48 lb/hp
24.4 lb/hp
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero 1.6
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.6
34 mpg
47 mpg
MINI Cooper D 3-door
24 mpg
city
36 mpg
44 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
444 mi
Range
497 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.6
444 mi
497 mi
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
102.8 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.6
132.6 kWh
102.8 kWh
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero 1.6
MINI Cooper D 3-door
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
937 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
