The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85 (10 - 12) vs. MINI Cooper 5-door (14 - 18)
€ 9,900
€ 21,500
€ 9,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 4.3 inches taller than the MINI Cooper 5-door.
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
MINI Cooper 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
156.8
158.3 in
Length
156.8 in
101.9 in
Wheelbase
101.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
MINI Cooper 5-door
2326 lb
Curb Weight
2690 lb
3386 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3682 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
13.53 %
General
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
MINI Cooper 5-door
SD
Generation
F55
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
MINI Cooper 5-door
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
83 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4500 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
83 hp
134 hp
MINI Cooper 5-door
100 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
100 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
MINI Cooper 5-door
Performance
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
MINI Cooper 5-door
105 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
MINI Cooper 5-door
▶ REPLAY
28.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.07 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
28.02 lb/hp
20.07 lb/hp
MINI Cooper 5-door
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
MINI Cooper 5-door
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
35 mpg
50 mpg
MINI Cooper 5-door
25 mpg
city
40 mpg
44 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
464 mi
Range
529 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
464 mi
529 mi
MINI Cooper 5-door
Environmental Impact
127 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).
89 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
127 kWh
89 kWh
MINI Cooper 5-door
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
MINI Cooper 5-door
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1060 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.6 cu ft
