The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper D Steptronic DKG 3-door (17 - 18) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V (09 - 10)
€ 24,200

€ 9,500

€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 9,500
ⓘ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 19.9 cm shorter, 1.9 cm narrower and 12 cm lower than the Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V.
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
1414
1727
1932
1534
1746
1997
1727 mm
Width
1746 mm
1932 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1997 mm
1414 mm
Height
1534 mm
2495
3821
2589
4020
3821 mm
Length
4020 mm
2495 mm
Wheelbase
2589 mm
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
1260 kg
Kerb Weight
1050 kg
1650 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1470 kg

Weight Difference:
210 kg
16.67 %

General
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
F56
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1496 CC
Engine Capacity
1149 CC
114 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
74 bhp
at 5500 rpm
MINI Cooper D 3-door
114 bhp
74 bhp
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
107 NM
at 4250 rpm
MINI Cooper D 3-door
270 NM
107 NM
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
Performance
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
127 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper D 3-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
189 m
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
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11.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.19 kg/bhp
MINI Cooper D 3-door
11.05 kg/bhp
14.19 kg/bhp
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
48 mpg
MINI Cooper D 3-door
74 mpg
48 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
67 mpg
city
37 mpg
81 mpg
motorway
58 mpg
44 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
720 mi
Range
526 mi
MINI Cooper D 3-door
720 mi
526 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
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).
111.8 kWh
MINI Cooper D 3-door
78.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 4
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
390 kg
Maximum Payload
420 kg
211 L
Boot Capacity
320 L






731 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L