The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper Automatic (10 - 13) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi (09 - 10)
€ 21,200
€ 11,000
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 11,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The MINI Cooper 3-door is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 11.7 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 5 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi.
MINI Cooper 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
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
146.6
101.9
158.3
146.6 in
Length
158.3 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
2624 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3450 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3472 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
2.1 %
General
MINI Cooper 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
R56
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
MINI Cooper 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
67 hp
at 4000 rpm
MINI Cooper 3-door
120 hp
67 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
MINI Cooper 3-door
118 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Performance
MINI Cooper 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
122 mph
Maximum Speed
98 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
MINI Cooper 3-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
682 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
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21.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
38.33 lb/hp
MINI Cooper 3-door
21.87 lb/hp
38.33 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
52 mpg
MINI Cooper 3-door
37 mpg
52 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
27 mpg
city
47 mpg
46 mpg
highway
55 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
388 mi
Range
690 mi
MINI Cooper 3-door
388 mi
690 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
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).
92.5 kWh
MINI Cooper 3-door
121.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
19.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
