The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper D (07 - 10) vs. Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85 (Autogas) (11 - 12)
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€ 20,800
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€ 10,800
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Vehicle Dimensions
The MINI Cooper D 3-door is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 12.4 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 7.2 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85.
MINI Cooper D 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
101.9
158.4
146 in
Length
158.4 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2661 lb
3395 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3437 lb

Weight Difference:
93 lb
3.49 %

General
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
R56
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
81 hp
at 5250 rpm
MINI Cooper D 3-door
108 hp
81 hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
MINI Cooper D 3-door
177 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
Performance
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
121 mph
Maximum Speed
99 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

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

Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
▶ REPLAY
23.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.85 lb/hp
MINI Cooper D 3-door
23.78 lb/hp
32.85 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
25 mpg
MINI Cooper D 3-door
60 mpg
25 mpg
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
50 mpg
city
18 mpg
67 mpg
highway
31 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
638 mi
Range
324 mi
MINI Cooper D 3-door
638 mi
324 mi
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
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).
141.5 kWh
MINI Cooper D 3-door
80.3 kWh
141.5 kWh
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper D 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