The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper D 3-door (18 - 19) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi (09 - 10)
€ 23,700

€ 11,000

€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 11,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18) is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.8 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 4.7 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi.
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
55.7
68
76.1
60.4
68.7
78.6
68 in
Width
68.7 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.6 in
55.7 in
Height
60.4 in
98.2
150.4
101.9
158.3
150.4 in
Length
158.3 in
98.2 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
2734 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3605 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3472 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
6.04 %

General
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
F56
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 MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
67 hp
at 4000 rpm
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
114 hp
67 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
199 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Performance
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
127 mph
Maximum Speed
98 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
682 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
▶ REPLAY
23.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
38.33 lb/hp
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
23.98 lb/hp
38.33 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
52 mpg
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
60 mpg
52 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
53 mpg
city
47 mpg
65 mpg
highway
55 mpg
11.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
701 mi
Range
690 mi
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
701 mi
690 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).
92.5 kWh
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
80.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
179 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft






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