The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper Automatic (10 - 10) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75 (13 - 15)
€ 20,800

€ 6,900

€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 6,900
ⓘ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 14.1 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 4.6 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75.
MINI Cooper 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
55.4
66.3
75.3
60
68.2
78.1
66.3 in
Width
68.2 in
75.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.4 in
Height
60 in
97.1
145.6
101.9
159.7
145.6 in
Length
159.7 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
2601 lb
Curb Weight
2240 lb
3428 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3307 lb

Weight Difference:
362 lb
13.92 %

General
MINI Cooper 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
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 75
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
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5500 rpm
MINI Cooper 3-door
120 hp
74 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
79 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
MINI Cooper 3-door
118 lb‑ft
79 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
Performance
MINI Cooper 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
122 mph
Maximum Speed
97 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

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

Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
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21.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.27 lb/hp
MINI Cooper 3-door
21.68 lb/hp
30.27 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
41 mpg
MINI Cooper 3-door
37 mpg
41 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
27 mpg
city
31 mpg
46 mpg
highway
48 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
388 mi
Range
536 mi
MINI Cooper 3-door
388 mi
536 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
109.9 kWh
MINI Cooper 3-door
121.2 kWh
109.9 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft





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