The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi (09 - 10) vs. MINI Cooper SD (11 - 13)
€ 11,300

€ 24,800

€ 11,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi is significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 11.6 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 7.2 inches taller than the MINI Cooper SD 3-door.
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
62.6
69
78.6
55.4
66.3
75.3
69 in
Width
66.3 in
78.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75.3 in
62.6 in
Height
55.4 in
101.9
158.4
97.1
146.8
158.4 in
Length
146.8 in
101.9 in
Wheelbase
97.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
2681 lb
Curb Weight
2701 lb
3560 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3527 lb

Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.74 %

General
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
SD
Generation
R56
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 Stepway 1.5 dCi
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
67 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
67 hp
141 hp
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
118 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
225 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
118 lb‑ft
225 lb‑ft
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Performance
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
93 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
16.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
761 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper SD 3-door
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40.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.16 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
40.01 lb/hp
19.16 lb/hp
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
44 mpg
55 mpg
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
38 mpg
city
46 mpg
49 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
586 mi
Range
578 mi
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
586 mi
578 mi
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
88.5 kWh
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
109.1 kWh
88.5 kWh
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
880 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