The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper Automatic (06 - 10) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V (09 - 10)
€ 20,700

€ 9,500

€ 20,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 9,500
ⓘ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 1.2 16V.
MINI Cooper 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
55.4
66.3
75.3
60.4
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
97.1
145.6
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 1.2 16V
2601 lb
Curb Weight
2315 lb
3417 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3241 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
11.03 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
MINI Cooper 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.1 L / 54 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5500 rpm
MINI Cooper 3-door
118 hp
74 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
118 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
79 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
MINI Cooper 3-door
118 lb‑ft
79 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
Performance
MINI Cooper 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
122 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

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

Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
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22.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.28 lb/hp
MINI Cooper 3-door
22.04 lb/hp
31.28 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
40 mpg
MINI Cooper 3-door
36 mpg
40 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
26 mpg
city
31 mpg
47 mpg
highway
48 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
382 mi
Range
526 mi
MINI Cooper 3-door
382 mi
526 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
Environmental Impact
123.1 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
123.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
816 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft





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