The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper 3-door (14 - 18) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG (Autogas) (10 - 11)
€ 20,500

€ 10,000

€ 20,500
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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.8 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 4.7 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG.
MINI Cooper 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
55.7
68
76.1
60.4
68.7
78.6
68 in
Width
68.7 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.6 in
55.7 in
Height
60.4 in
98.2
150.4
101.9
158.3
150.4 in
Length
158.3 in
98.2 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
2557 lb
Curb Weight
2513 lb
3450 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3406 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.72 %

General
MINI Cooper 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
F56
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium 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-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
134 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
71 hp
at 5500 rpm
MINI Cooper 3-door
134 hp
71 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
83 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
MINI Cooper 3-door
162 lb‑ft
83 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Performance
MINI Cooper 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
130 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

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

Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
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19.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.39 lb/hp
MINI Cooper 3-door
19.08 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
52 mpg
combined
29 mpg
MINI Cooper 3-door
52 mpg
29 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
41 mpg
city
21 mpg
62 mpg
highway
37 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
9 gal
552 mi
Range
261 mi
MINI Cooper 3-door
552 mi
261 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Environmental Impact
85.3 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).
119.4 kWh
MINI Cooper 3-door
85.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
169 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
893 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft






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