The Comparative Analysis :

MINI Cooper (06 - 10) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG (Autogas) (10 - 11)

€ 19,200
MINI Cooper (06 - 10) MINI Cooper 3-door
€ 10,000
 Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG (Autogas) (10 - 11) Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
€ 19,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 10,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The MINI Cooper 3-door is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 12.6 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 5 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG.
MINI Cooper 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
55.4
Blueprint MINI Cooper (06 - 10)
66.3
75.3
60.4
Blueprint Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG (Autogas) (10 - 11)
68.7
78.6
66.3 in
Width
68.7 in
75.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.6 in
55.4 in
Height
60.4 in
Blueprint MINI Cooper (06 - 10)
97.1
145.6
Blueprint Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG (Autogas) (10 - 11)
101.9
158.3
145.6 in
Length
158.3 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in

Vehicle Weight

MINI Cooper 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
2513 lb
Curb Weight
2513 lb
3340 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3406 lb
MINI Cooper (06 - 10)
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG (Autogas) (10 - 11)

General

MINI Cooper 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
R56
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

MINI Cooper 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
71 hp
at 5500 rpm
MINI Cooper 3-door
118 hp
71 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
118 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
83 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
MINI Cooper 3-door
118 lb‑ft
83 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG

Performance

MINI Cooper 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
126 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper 3-door

62 mph 62
mph

594 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG

▶ REPLAY
21.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.39 lb/hp
MINI Cooper 3-door
21.3 lb/hp
35.39 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

MINI Cooper 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
29 mpg
MINI Cooper 3-door
44 mpg
29 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
34 mpg
city
21 mpg
52 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
460 mi
Range
261 mi
MINI Cooper 3-door
460 mi
261 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
119.4 kWh
MINI Cooper 3-door
102.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

MINI Cooper 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
19.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft