The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper D Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85 (10 - 12)
€ 22,300
€ 9,900
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 9,900
ⓘ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 significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 12.2 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 5 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85.
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
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
101.9
158.3
146 in
Length
158.3 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
2635 lb
Curb Weight
2326 lb
3461 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3386 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
11.73 %
General
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
R56
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
83 hp
at 5500 rpm
MINI Cooper D 3-door
108 hp
83 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
100 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
MINI Cooper D 3-door
177 lb‑ft
100 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Performance
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
118 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
MINI Cooper D 3-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
▶ REPLAY
24.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.02 lb/hp
MINI Cooper D 3-door
24.4 lb/hp
28.02 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
35 mpg
MINI Cooper D 3-door
47 mpg
35 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
36 mpg
city
25 mpg
56 mpg
highway
44 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
497 mi
Range
464 mi
MINI Cooper D 3-door
497 mi
464 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
127 kWh
MINI Cooper D 3-door
102.8 kWh
127 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1060 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
19.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
