The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper D Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85 (Gasoline) (11 - 12)
€ 22,300

€ 10,800

€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 10,800
ⓘ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 MPI LPG 85.
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
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 MPI LPG 85
2635 lb
Curb Weight
2661 lb
3461 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3437 lb

Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.98 %

General
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 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 Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four 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 5250 rpm
MINI Cooper D 3-door
108 hp
83 hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 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 Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
Performance
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
118 mph
Maximum Speed
99 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

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

Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
▶ REPLAY
24.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.06 lb/hp
MINI Cooper D 3-door
24.4 lb/hp
32.06 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
32 mpg
MINI Cooper D 3-door
47 mpg
32 mpg
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
36 mpg
city
24 mpg
56 mpg
highway
39 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
497 mi
Range
420 mi
MINI Cooper D 3-door
497 mi
420 mi
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 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).
140.2 kWh
MINI Cooper D 3-door
102.8 kWh
140.2 kWh
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
776 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft





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