The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. MINI Cooper SD Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 10,000

€ 26,300

€ 10,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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 11.6 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 7.2 inches taller than the MINI Cooper SD 3-door.
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
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 1.6
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
2579 lb
Curb Weight
2745 lb
3441 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3571 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
6.01 %

General
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
SD
Generation
R56
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
MINI Cooper SD 3-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
86 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
86 hp
141 hp
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
94 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
225 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
94 lb‑ft
225 lb‑ft
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Performance
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
101 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper SD 3-door
▶ REPLAY
29.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.47 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
29.99 lb/hp
19.47 lb/hp
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
31 mpg
44 mpg
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
23 mpg
city
34 mpg
39 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
409 mi
Range
469 mi
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
409 mi
469 mi
MINI Cooper SD 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).
109.1 kWh
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
144 kWh
109.1 kWh
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
MINI Cooper SD 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