The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper Automatic (10 - 13) vs. Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85 (Autogas) (11 - 12)
€ 21,200

€ 10,800

€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 10,800
ⓘ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 11.9 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 7.2 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85.
MINI Cooper 3-door
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
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
146.6
101.9
158.4
146.6 in
Length
158.4 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper 3-door
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
2624 lb
Curb Weight
2661 lb
3450 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3437 lb

Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.39 %

General
MINI Cooper 3-door
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
R56
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium 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 Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
81 hp
at 5250 rpm
MINI Cooper 3-door
120 hp
81 hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
MINI Cooper 3-door
118 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
Performance
MINI Cooper 3-door
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
122 mph
Maximum Speed
99 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

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

Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
▶ REPLAY
21.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.85 lb/hp
MINI Cooper 3-door
21.87 lb/hp
32.85 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper 3-door
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
25 mpg
MINI Cooper 3-door
37 mpg
25 mpg
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
27 mpg
city
18 mpg
46 mpg
highway
31 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
388 mi
Range
324 mi
MINI Cooper 3-door
388 mi
324 mi
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
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).
141.5 kWh
MINI Cooper 3-door
121.2 kWh
141.5 kWh
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper 3-door
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
776 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft





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