The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper D Steptronic DKG 3-door (17 - 18) vs. Dacia Sandero TCe 90 Easy-R (16 - ..)
€ 24,200

€ 11,800

€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 11,800
ⓘ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 9.3 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 4.3 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero TCe 90.
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Dacia Sandero TCe 90
55.7
68
76.1
60
68.2
78.1
68 in
Width
68.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.7 in
Height
60 in
98.2
150.4
101.9
159.7
150.4 in
Length
159.7 in
98.2 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Dacia Sandero TCe 90
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2405 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3366 lb

Weight Difference:
373 lb
13.43 %

General
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Dacia Sandero TCe 90
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 automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Dacia Sandero TCe 90
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
0.9 L / 44 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 5000 rpm
MINI Cooper D 3-door
114 hp
89 hp
Dacia Sandero TCe 90
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
103 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
MINI Cooper D 3-door
199 lb‑ft
103 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero TCe 90
Performance
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Dacia Sandero TCe 90
127 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

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

Dacia Sandero TCe 90
▶ REPLAY
24.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.02 lb/hp
MINI Cooper D 3-door
24.37 lb/hp
27.02 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero TCe 90
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Dacia Sandero TCe 90
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
44 mpg
MINI Cooper D 3-door
62 mpg
44 mpg
Dacia Sandero TCe 90
56 mpg
city
38 mpg
67 mpg
highway
48 mpg
11.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
720 mi
Range
575 mi
MINI Cooper D 3-door
720 mi
575 mi
Dacia Sandero TCe 90
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).
102.4 kWh
MINI Cooper D 3-door
78.2 kWh
102.4 kWh
Dacia Sandero TCe 90
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper D 3-door
Dacia Sandero TCe 90
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
860 lb
Maximum Payload
961 lb
6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft






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