The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper D Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 16V 105 (12 - 12)
€ 22,300

€ 10,600

€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 10,600
ⓘ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 significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 12.4 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 7.2 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 16V 105.
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 16V 105
55.4
66.3
75.3
62.6
69
78.6
66.3 in
Width
69 in
75.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.6 in
55.4 in
Height
62.6 in
97.1
146
101.9
158.4
146 in
Length
158.4 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 16V 105
2635 lb
Curb Weight
2432 lb
3461 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3490 lb

Weight Difference:
203 lb
7.71 %

General
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 16V 105
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 Stepway 1.6 16V 105
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5750 rpm
MINI Cooper D 3-door
108 hp
104 hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 16V 105
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
MINI Cooper D 3-door
177 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 16V 105
Performance
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 16V 105
118 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper D 3-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 16V 105
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24.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.38 lb/hp
MINI Cooper D 3-door
24.4 lb/hp
23.38 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 16V 105
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 16V 105
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
34 mpg
MINI Cooper D 3-door
47 mpg
34 mpg
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 16V 105
36 mpg
city
26 mpg
56 mpg
highway
43 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
497 mi
Range
450 mi
MINI Cooper D 3-door
497 mi
450 mi
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 16V 105
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).
130.7 kWh
MINI Cooper D 3-door
102.8 kWh
130.7 kWh
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 16V 105
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 16V 105
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft





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