The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper D (10 - 13) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi (08 - 10)
€ 21,300
€ 11,600
€ 21,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 11,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The MINI Cooper D 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 D 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 D 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
2568 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3395 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3472 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
R56
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
110 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 3750 rpm
MINI Cooper D 3-door
110 hp
85 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
MINI Cooper D 3-door
199 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Performance
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
122 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
MINI Cooper D 3-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
▶ REPLAY
23.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.21 lb/hp
MINI Cooper D 3-door
23.35 lb/hp
30.21 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
51 mpg
MINI Cooper D 3-door
60 mpg
51 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
50 mpg
city
44 mpg
67 mpg
highway
56 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
638 mi
Range
675 mi
MINI Cooper D 3-door
638 mi
675 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
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).
94.6 kWh
MINI Cooper D 3-door
80.3 kWh
94.6 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper D 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
