The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero dCi 90 (13 - 16) vs. MINI Cooper SD 3-door (14 - 17)
€ 12,000
€ 26,400
€ 12,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Dacia Sandero dCi 90 Start&Stop is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.3 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 4.3 inches taller than the MINI Cooper SD 3-door.
Dacia Sandero dCi 90 Start&Stop
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
60
68.2
78.1
55.7
68
76.1
68.2 in
Width
68 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
60 in
Height
55.7 in
101.9
159.7
98.2
150.4
159.7 in
Length
150.4 in
101.9 in
Wheelbase
98.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Dacia Sandero dCi 90 Start&Stop
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
2443 lb
Curb Weight
2668 lb
3505 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3560 lb
Weight Difference:
225 lb
8.43 %
General
Dacia Sandero dCi 90 Start&Stop
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
SD
Generation
F56
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Dacia Sandero dCi 90 Start&Stop
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4000 rpm
Dacia Sandero dCi 90 Start&Stop
89 hp
168 hp
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Dacia Sandero dCi 90 Start&Stop
162 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Performance
Dacia Sandero dCi 90 Start&Stop
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
107 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero dCi 90 Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
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27.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.88 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero dCi 90 Start&Stop
27.45 lb/hp
15.88 lb/hp
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero dCi 90 Start&Stop
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Dacia Sandero dCi 90 Start&Stop
67 mpg
59 mpg
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
64 mpg
city
48 mpg
69 mpg
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.6 gal
888 mi
Range
684 mi
Dacia Sandero dCi 90 Start&Stop
888 mi
684 mi
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Environmental Impact
71.9 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).
82.2 kWh
Dacia Sandero dCi 90 Start&Stop
71.9 kWh
82.2 kWh
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
145 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero dCi 90 Start&Stop
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1063 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6 cu ft






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

















