The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper D Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.4 (08 - 10)
€ 22,900
€ 7,000
€ 22,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 7,000
ⓘ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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 11.7 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 5 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero 1.4.
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.4
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
146.6
101.9
158.3
146.6 in
Length
158.3 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.4
2635 lb
Curb Weight
2315 lb
3461 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3241 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
12.15 %
General
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.4
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 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
110 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5500 rpm
MINI Cooper D 3-door
110 hp
74 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.4
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
83 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
MINI Cooper D 3-door
199 lb‑ft
83 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.4
Performance
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.4
119 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
MINI Cooper D 3-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero 1.4
▶ REPLAY
23.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.28 lb/hp
MINI Cooper D 3-door
23.95 lb/hp
31.28 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.4
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
36 mpg
MINI Cooper D 3-door
46 mpg
36 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.4
35 mpg
city
26 mpg
57 mpg
highway
46 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
487 mi
Range
478 mi
MINI Cooper D 3-door
487 mi
478 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.4
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
123.1 kWh
MINI Cooper D 3-door
104.9 kWh
123.1 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
19.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
