The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper D Steptronic 3-door (14 - 17) vs. Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85 (10 - 12)
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Vehicle Dimensions
The MINI Cooper D 3-door is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 6.9 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85.
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85
55.7
68
76.1
62.6
69
78.6
68 in
Width
69 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.6 in
55.7 in
Height
62.6 in
98.2
150.4
101.9
158.4
150.4 in
Length
158.4 in
98.2 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85
2701 lb
Curb Weight
2507 lb
3594 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3441 lb

Weight Difference:
194 lb
7.18 %

General
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85
F56
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 85
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
83 hp
at 5250 rpm
MINI Cooper D 3-door
114 hp
83 hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
100 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
MINI Cooper D 3-door
199 lb‑ft
100 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85
Performance
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85
127 mph
Maximum Speed
99 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

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

Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85
▶ REPLAY
23.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.2 lb/hp
MINI Cooper D 3-door
23.69 lb/hp
30.2 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
32 mpg
MINI Cooper D 3-door
64 mpg
32 mpg
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85
56 mpg
city
24 mpg
67 mpg
highway
39 mpg
11.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
739 mi
Range
426 mi
MINI Cooper D 3-door
739 mi
426 mi
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
138.2 kWh
MINI Cooper D 3-door
76.1 kWh
138.2 kWh
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI 85
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
935 lb
6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft






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