The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85 (10 - 12) vs. MINI John Cooper Works Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 9,900

€ 31,100

€ 9,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 11.5 inches longer, 2.5 inches wider and 5 inches taller than the MINI John Cooper Works 3-door.
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
MINI John Cooper Works 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
146.8
158.3 in
Length
146.8 in
101.9 in
Wheelbase
97.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
2326 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
3386 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3560 lb

Weight Difference:
452 lb
16.27 %

General
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
SD
Generation
R56
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
83 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 6000 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
83 hp
208 hp
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
100 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
100 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
Performance
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
105 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
▶ REPLAY
28.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.36 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
28.02 lb/hp
13.36 lb/hp
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
35 mpg
33 mpg
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
25 mpg
city
23 mpg
44 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
464 mi
Range
437 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
464 mi
437 mi
MINI John Cooper Works 3-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).
134.5 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
127 kWh
134.5 kWh
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1060 lb
Maximum Payload
783 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4.5 cu ft





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