The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper D 5-door (14 - 18) vs. Dacia Sandero dCi 90 (13 - 16)
€ 23,300

€ 12,000

€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 12,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The MINI Cooper D 5-door is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.9 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero dCi 90 Start&Stop.
MINI Cooper D 5-door
Dacia Sandero dCi 90 Start&Stop
56.1
68
76.1
60
68.2
78.1
68 in
Width
68.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.1 in
Height
60 in
101.1
156.8
101.9
159.7
156.8 in
Length
159.7 in
101.1 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper D 5-door
Dacia Sandero dCi 90 Start&Stop
2789 lb
Curb Weight
2443 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3505 lb

Weight Difference:
346 lb
12.41 %

General
MINI Cooper D 5-door
Dacia Sandero dCi 90 Start&Stop
F55
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 5-door
Dacia Sandero dCi 90 Start&Stop
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
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
MINI Cooper D 5-door
114 hp
89 hp
Dacia Sandero dCi 90 Start&Stop
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
MINI Cooper D 5-door
199 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero dCi 90 Start&Stop
Performance
MINI Cooper D 5-door
Dacia Sandero dCi 90 Start&Stop
126 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper D 5-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero dCi 90 Start&Stop
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24.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.45 lb/hp
MINI Cooper D 5-door
24.46 lb/hp
27.45 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero dCi 90 Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper D 5-door
Dacia Sandero dCi 90 Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
67 mpg
MINI Cooper D 5-door
65 mpg
67 mpg
Dacia Sandero dCi 90 Start&Stop
53 mpg
city
64 mpg
74 mpg
highway
69 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
690 mi
Range
888 mi
MINI Cooper D 5-door
690 mi
888 mi
Dacia Sandero dCi 90 Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
74 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).
71.9 kWh
MINI Cooper D 5-door
74 kWh
71.9 kWh
Dacia Sandero dCi 90 Start&Stop
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
145 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper D 5-door
Dacia Sandero dCi 90 Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1063 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft






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