The Comparative Analysis :
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85 (Autogas) (11 - 12) vs. MINI Cooper SD Steptronic 5-door (14 - 18)
€ 10,800

€ 29,000

€ 10,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘ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 LPG 85 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches longer, an inch wider and 6.5 inches taller than the MINI Cooper SD 5-door.
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
62.6
69
78.6
56.1
68
76.1
69 in
Width
68 in
78.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
62.6 in
Height
56.1 in
101.9
158.4
101.1
157.7
158.4 in
Length
157.7 in
101.9 in
Wheelbase
101.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
2661 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
3437 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3913 lb

Weight Difference:
260 lb
8.9 %

General
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
SD
Generation
F55
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
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 MPI LPG 85
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
Straight-four 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
81 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4000 rpm
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
81 hp
168 hp
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
97 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
97 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
Performance
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
99 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
14.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper SD 5-door
▶ REPLAY
32.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.39 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
32.85 lb/hp
17.39 lb/hp
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
25 mpg
57 mpg
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
18 mpg
city
50 mpg
31 mpg
highway
64 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
324 mi
Range
606 mi
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
324 mi
606 mi
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
Environmental Impact
141.5 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).
84.3 kWh
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
141.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
MINI Cooper SD 5-door
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
776 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft






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