The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper D Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90 (13 - 15)
€ 22,300

€ 11,400

€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 11,400
ⓘ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 14.6 inches shorter, 2.9 inches narrower and 8.3 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90.
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90
55.4
66.3
75.3
63.7
69.2
78.1
66.3 in
Width
69.2 in
75.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.4 in
Height
63.7 in
97.1
146
101.9
160.6
146 in
Length
160.6 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90
2635 lb
Curb Weight
2553 lb
3461 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3527 lb

Weight Difference:
82 lb
3.11 %

General
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90
R56
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 dCi 90
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 3750 rpm
MINI Cooper D 3-door
108 hp
89 hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
MINI Cooper D 3-door
177 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90
Performance
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90
118 mph
Maximum Speed
104 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 dCi 90
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24.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.69 lb/hp
MINI Cooper D 3-door
24.4 lb/hp
28.69 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
59 mpg
MINI Cooper D 3-door
47 mpg
59 mpg
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90
36 mpg
city
51 mpg
56 mpg
highway
64 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
497 mi
Range
777 mi
MINI Cooper D 3-door
497 mi
777 mi
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90
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).
82.2 kWh
MINI Cooper D 3-door
102.8 kWh
82.2 kWh
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
974 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft





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