The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper Automatic (10 - 10) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.4 LPG (Autogas) (09 - 10)
€ 20,800

€ 10,000

€ 20,800
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 12.6 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 5 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero 1.4 LPG.
MINI Cooper 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.4 LPG
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 1.4 LPG
2601 lb
Curb Weight
2513 lb
3428 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3406 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
3.38 %

General
MINI Cooper 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.4 LPG
R56
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
MINI Cooper 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.4 LPG
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
71 hp
at 5500 rpm
MINI Cooper 3-door
120 hp
71 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.4 LPG
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
83 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
MINI Cooper 3-door
118 lb‑ft
83 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.4 LPG
Performance
MINI Cooper 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.4 LPG
122 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

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

Dacia Sandero 1.4 LPG
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21.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.39 lb/hp
MINI Cooper 3-door
21.68 lb/hp
35.39 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.4 LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.4 LPG
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
28 mpg
MINI Cooper 3-door
37 mpg
28 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.4 LPG
27 mpg
city
21 mpg
46 mpg
highway
35 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
9 gal
388 mi
Range
255 mi
MINI Cooper 3-door
388 mi
255 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.4 LPG
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).
122.3 kWh
MINI Cooper 3-door
121.2 kWh
122.3 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.4 LPG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.4 LPG
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft





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