The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper Automatic (06 - 10) vs. Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 20,700
€ 10,000
€ 20,700
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 significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 12.8 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 7.2 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6.
MINI Cooper 3-door
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
55.4
66.3
75.3
62.6
69
78.6
66.3 in
Width
69 in
75.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.6 in
55.4 in
Height
62.6 in
97.1
145.6
101.9
158.4
145.6 in
Length
158.4 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper 3-door
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
2601 lb
Curb Weight
2579 lb
3417 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3441 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.85 %
General
MINI Cooper 3-door
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
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 Stepway 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
86 hp
at 5500 rpm
MINI Cooper 3-door
118 hp
86 hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
118 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
94 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
MINI Cooper 3-door
118 lb‑ft
94 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
Performance
MINI Cooper 3-door
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
122 mph
Maximum Speed
101 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
MINI Cooper 3-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
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22.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.99 lb/hp
MINI Cooper 3-door
22.04 lb/hp
29.99 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper 3-door
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
31 mpg
MINI Cooper 3-door
36 mpg
31 mpg
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
26 mpg
city
23 mpg
47 mpg
highway
39 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
382 mi
Range
409 mi
MINI Cooper 3-door
382 mi
409 mi
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
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).
144 kWh
MINI Cooper 3-door
123.1 kWh
144 kWh
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper 3-door
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
816 lb
Maximum Payload
862 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
19.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
