The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper 3-door (14 - 18) vs. Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85 (Autogas) (11 - 12)
€ 20,500

€ 10,800

€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 10,800
ⓘ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 8 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 6.9 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85.
MINI Cooper 3-door
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
55.7
68
76.1
62.6
69
78.6
68 in
Width
69 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.6 in
55.7 in
Height
62.6 in
98.2
150.4
101.9
158.4
150.4 in
Length
158.4 in
98.2 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper 3-door
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
2557 lb
Curb Weight
2661 lb
3450 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3437 lb

Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.91 %

General
MINI Cooper 3-door
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
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 Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
134 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
81 hp
at 5250 rpm
MINI Cooper 3-door
134 hp
81 hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
MINI Cooper 3-door
162 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
Performance
MINI Cooper 3-door
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
130 mph
Maximum Speed
99 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

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

Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
▶ REPLAY
19.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.85 lb/hp
MINI Cooper 3-door
19.08 lb/hp
32.85 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper 3-door
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
25 mpg
MINI Cooper 3-door
52 mpg
25 mpg
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
41 mpg
city
18 mpg
62 mpg
highway
31 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
552 mi
Range
324 mi
MINI Cooper 3-door
552 mi
324 mi
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
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).
141.5 kWh
MINI Cooper 3-door
85.3 kWh
141.5 kWh
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper 3-door
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
776 lb
6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft






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