The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85 (10 - 12) vs. MINI Cooper S (10 - 13)
€ 10,000

€ 23,800

€ 10,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85 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 S 3-door.
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85
MINI Cooper S 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 MPI 85
MINI Cooper S 3-door
2507 lb
Curb Weight
2679 lb
3441 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3505 lb

Weight Difference:
172 lb
6.42 %

General
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85
MINI Cooper S 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 manual transmission
Engine
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85
MINI Cooper S 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 5250 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85
83 hp
181 hp
MINI Cooper S 3-door
100 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85
100 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Performance
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85
MINI Cooper S 3-door
99 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
13.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
617 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper S 3-door
▶ REPLAY
30.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.8 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85
30.2 lb/hp
14.8 lb/hp
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85
32 mpg
41 mpg
MINI Cooper S 3-door
24 mpg
city
32 mpg
39 mpg
highway
47 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
426 mi
Range
536 mi
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85
426 mi
536 mi
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
109.9 kWh
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85
138.2 kWh
109.9 kWh
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85
MINI Cooper S 3-door
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
935 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