The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85 (10 - 12) vs. MINI Cooper SD 5-door (14 - 17)
€ 9,900
€ 27,300
€ 9,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 0.6 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 4.3 inches taller than the MINI Cooper SD 5-door.
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
MINI Cooper SD 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 1.6 MPI 85
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
2326 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
3386 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3869 lb
Weight Difference:
551 lb
19.15 %
General
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
SD
Generation
F55
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 manual transmission
Engine
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
MINI Cooper SD 5-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
2 L / 98 cu in
83 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4000 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
83 hp
168 hp
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
100 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
100 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
Performance
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
105 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
▶ REPLAY
28.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.13 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
28.02 lb/hp
17.13 lb/hp
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
35 mpg
57 mpg
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
25 mpg
city
47 mpg
44 mpg
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
464 mi
Range
606 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
464 mi
606 mi
MINI Cooper SD 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).
84.3 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
127 kWh
84.3 kWh
MINI Cooper SD 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 SD 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








