The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper Automatic (10 - 13) vs. Dacia Sandero TCe 90 Easy-R (15 - 16)
€ 21,200

€ 10,700

€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 10,700
ⓘ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 13.1 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 4.6 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero TCe 90 Start&Stop.
MINI Cooper 3-door
Dacia Sandero TCe 90 Start&Stop
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
146.6
101.9
159.7
146.6 in
Length
159.7 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper 3-door
Dacia Sandero TCe 90 Start&Stop
2624 lb
Curb Weight
2326 lb
3450 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3351 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
11.36 %

General
MINI Cooper 3-door
Dacia Sandero TCe 90 Start&Stop
R56
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
MINI Cooper 3-door
Dacia Sandero TCe 90 Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
0.9 L / 44 cu in
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 5250 rpm
MINI Cooper 3-door
120 hp
89 hp
Dacia Sandero TCe 90 Start&Stop
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
103 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
MINI Cooper 3-door
118 lb‑ft
103 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero TCe 90 Start&Stop
Performance
MINI Cooper 3-door
Dacia Sandero TCe 90 Start&Stop
122 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

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

Dacia Sandero TCe 90 Start&Stop
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21.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
MINI Cooper 3-door
21.87 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero TCe 90 Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper 3-door
Dacia Sandero TCe 90 Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
48 mpg
MINI Cooper 3-door
37 mpg
48 mpg
Dacia Sandero TCe 90 Start&Stop
27 mpg
city
41 mpg
46 mpg
highway
52 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
388 mi
Range
634 mi
MINI Cooper 3-door
388 mi
634 mi
Dacia Sandero TCe 90 Start&Stop
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).
92.9 kWh
MINI Cooper 3-door
121.2 kWh
92.9 kWh
Dacia Sandero TCe 90 Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper 3-door
Dacia Sandero TCe 90 Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft





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