The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. MINI Cooper Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 10,000
€ 21,200
€ 10,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 is significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 11.9 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 7.2 inches taller than the MINI Cooper 3-door.
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
MINI Cooper 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
146.6
158.4 in
Length
146.6 in
101.9 in
Wheelbase
97.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
MINI Cooper 3-door
2579 lb
Curb Weight
2624 lb
3441 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3450 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.68 %
General
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
MINI Cooper 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 Stepway 1.6
MINI Cooper 3-door
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
86 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
86 hp
120 hp
MINI Cooper 3-door
94 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
94 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
MINI Cooper 3-door
Performance
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
MINI Cooper 3-door
101 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
MINI Cooper 3-door
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29.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.87 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
29.99 lb/hp
21.87 lb/hp
MINI Cooper 3-door
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
MINI Cooper 3-door
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
31 mpg
37 mpg
MINI Cooper 3-door
23 mpg
city
27 mpg
39 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
409 mi
Range
388 mi
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
409 mi
388 mi
MINI Cooper 3-door
Environmental Impact
144 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).
121.2 kWh
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
144 kWh
121.2 kWh
MINI Cooper 3-door
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
MINI Cooper 3-door
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
862 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
