The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper D 3-door (18 - 19) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 23,700

€ 10,000

€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 10,000
ⓘ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 1.6.
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
Dacia Sandero 1.6
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 1.6
2734 lb
Curb Weight
2449 lb
3605 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3386 lb

Weight Difference:
284 lb
10.39 %

General
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
Dacia Sandero 1.6
F56
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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 1.6
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
86 hp
at 5500 rpm
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
114 hp
86 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
94 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
199 lb‑ft
94 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Performance
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
Dacia Sandero 1.6
127 mph
Maximum Speed
108 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

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

Dacia Sandero 1.6
▶ REPLAY
23.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.48 lb/hp
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
23.98 lb/hp
28.48 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
34 mpg
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
60 mpg
34 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.6
53 mpg
city
24 mpg
65 mpg
highway
44 mpg
11.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
701 mi
Range
444 mi
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
701 mi
444 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.6
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).
132.6 kWh
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
80.3 kWh
132.6 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
Emission Standard
Euro 4
179 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI MINI (F56) 3-door (ab 03/18)
Dacia Sandero 1.6
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft






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