The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper D (07 - 10) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG (Autogas) (10 - 11)
€ 20,800

€ 10,000

€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 10,000
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Vehicle Dimensions
The MINI Cooper D 3-door is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 31.1 cm shorter, 6.3 cm narrower and 12.7 cm lower than the Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG.
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
1407
1683
1913
1534
1746
1997
1683 mm
Width
1746 mm
1913 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1997 mm
1407 mm
Height
1534 mm
2467
3709
2589
4020
3709 mm
Length
4020 mm
2467 mm
Wheelbase
2589 mm
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
1165 kg
Kerb Weight
1140 kg
1540 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1545 kg

Weight Difference:
25 kg
2.15 %

General
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
R56
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
71 bhp
at 5500 rpm
MINI Cooper D 3-door
108 bhp
71 bhp
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
112 NM
at 3000 rpm
MINI Cooper D 3-door
240 NM
112 NM
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Performance
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
121 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper D 3-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
181 m
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
▶ REPLAY
10.79 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.06 kg/bhp
MINI Cooper D 3-door
10.79 kg/bhp
16.06 kg/bhp
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
35 mpg
MINI Cooper D 3-door
72 mpg
35 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
60 mpg
city
25 mpg
81 mpg
motorway
44 mpg
40 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
34 L
638 mi
Range
261 mi
MINI Cooper D 3-door
638 mi
261 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
119.4 kWh
MINI Cooper D 3-door
80.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 4
104 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
130 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
375 kg
Maximum Payload
405 kg
160 L
Boot Capacity
320 L





680 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L