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 7.8 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 4.7 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V.
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
55.7
68
76.1
60.4
68.7
78.6
68 in
Width
68.7 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.6 in
55.7 in
Height
60.4 in
98.2
150.4
101.9
158.3
150.4 in
Length
158.3 in
98.2 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2315 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3241 lb
Weight Difference:
463 lb
16.67 %
General
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
F56
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.1 L / 54 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5500 rpm
MINI Cooper D 3-door
114 hp
74 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
79 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
MINI Cooper D 3-door
199 lb‑ft
79 lb‑ft
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
423 ft
0.000 sec
MINI Cooper D 3-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
620 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
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24.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.28 lb/hp
MINI Cooper D 3-door
24.37 lb/hp
31.28 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
40 mpg
MINI Cooper D 3-door
62 mpg
40 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
56 mpg
city
31 mpg
67 mpg
highway
48 mpg
11.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
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
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
860 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
20.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
