The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper (10 - 13) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75 (Gasoline) (13 - 15)
€ 19,700

€ 8,400

€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 8,400
ⓘ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 13.1 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 4.6 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75.
MINI Cooper 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
55.4
66.3
75.3
60
68.2
78.1
66.3 in
Width
68.2 in
75.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.4 in
Height
60 in
97.1
146.6
101.9
159.7
146.6 in
Length
159.7 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
2535 lb
Curb Weight
2326 lb
3362 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3395 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
8.24 %

General
MINI Cooper 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
R56
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
MINI Cooper 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.1 L / 54 cu in
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5500 rpm
MINI Cooper 3-door
120 hp
74 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
79 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
MINI Cooper 3-door
118 lb‑ft
79 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
Performance
MINI Cooper 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
126 mph
Maximum Speed
101 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper 3-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
659 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
▶ REPLAY
21.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.43 lb/hp
MINI Cooper 3-door
21.13 lb/hp
31.43 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
40 mpg
MINI Cooper 3-door
44 mpg
40 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
34 mpg
city
31 mpg
52 mpg
highway
48 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
460 mi
Range
526 mi
MINI Cooper 3-door
460 mi
526 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
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).
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).
111.8 kWh
MINI Cooper 3-door
102.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V LPG 75
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft





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