The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper D Steptronic 5-door (14 - 17) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG (Gasoline) (10 - 11)
€ 25,000

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€ 25,000
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Vehicle Dimensions
The MINI Cooper D 5-door is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 4.3 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG.
MINI Cooper D 5-door
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
56.1
68
76.1
60.4
68.7
78.6
68 in
Width
68.7 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.6 in
56.1 in
Height
60.4 in
101.1
156.8
101.9
158.3
156.8 in
Length
158.3 in
101.1 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper D 5-door
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2513 lb
3825 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3406 lb

Weight Difference:
309 lb
10.95 %

General
MINI Cooper D 5-door
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
F55
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 5-door
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
71 hp
at 5500 rpm
MINI Cooper D 5-door
114 hp
71 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
83 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
MINI Cooper D 5-door
199 lb‑ft
83 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Performance
MINI Cooper D 5-door
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
126 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper D 5-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
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24.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.39 lb/hp
MINI Cooper D 5-door
24.75 lb/hp
35.39 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper D 5-door
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
36 mpg
MINI Cooper D 5-door
62 mpg
36 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
55 mpg
city
26 mpg
67 mpg
highway
46 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
654 mi
Range
478 mi
MINI Cooper D 5-door
654 mi
478 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Environmental Impact
78.2 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 5-door
78.2 kWh
123.1 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper D 5-door
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft






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