The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper 3-door (18 - ..) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85 (10 - 12)
€ 21,700

€ 9,900

€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 9,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18) 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 1.6 MPI 85.
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
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 MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
2668 lb
Curb Weight
2326 lb
3450 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3386 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
12.82 %

General
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
F56
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 MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
83 hp
at 5500 rpm
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
134 hp
83 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
162 lb‑ft
at 1480 rpm
Max. Torque
100 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
162 lb‑ft
100 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Performance
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
130 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
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19.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.02 lb/hp
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
19.91 lb/hp
28.02 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
35 mpg
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
44 mpg
35 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
35 mpg
city
25 mpg
52 mpg
highway
44 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
460 mi
Range
464 mi
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
460 mi
464 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
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).
127 kWh
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
102.4 kWh
127 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
783 lb
Maximum Payload
1060 lb
6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft






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