The Comparative Analysis :

MINI Cooper S (10 - 10) vs. Dacia Sandero dCi 90 (18 - 18)

€ 23,300
MINI Cooper S (10 - 10) MINI Cooper S 3-door
€ 12,100
 Dacia Sandero dCi 90 (18 - 18) Dacia Sandero dCi 90
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 12,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The MINI Cooper S 3-door is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 13.5 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 4.6 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero dCi 90.
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Dacia Sandero dCi 90
55.4
Blueprint MINI Cooper S (10 - 10)
66.3
75.3
60
Blueprint Dacia Sandero dCi 90 (18 - 18)
68.2
78.1
66.3 in
Width
68.2 in
75.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.4 in
Height
60 in
Blueprint MINI Cooper S (10 - 10)
97.1
146.2
Blueprint Dacia Sandero dCi 90 (18 - 18)
101.9
159.7
146.2 in
Length
159.7 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in

Vehicle Weight

MINI Cooper S 3-door
Dacia Sandero dCi 90
2657 lb
Curb Weight
2557 lb
3483 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3516 lb
MINI Cooper S (10 - 10)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.73 %
Dacia Sandero dCi 90 (18 - 18)

General

MINI Cooper S 3-door
Dacia Sandero dCi 90
R56
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

MINI Cooper S 3-door
Dacia Sandero dCi 90
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
MINI Cooper S 3-door
181 hp
89 hp
Dacia Sandero dCi 90
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
MINI Cooper S 3-door
177 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero dCi 90

Performance

MINI Cooper S 3-door
Dacia Sandero dCi 90
142 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper S 3-door

62 mph 62
mph

538 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero dCi 90

▶ REPLAY
14.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.73 lb/hp
MINI Cooper S 3-door
14.68 lb/hp
28.73 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero dCi 90

Fuel Economy / Emissions

MINI Cooper S 3-door
Dacia Sandero dCi 90
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
67 mpg
MINI Cooper S 3-door
41 mpg
67 mpg
Dacia Sandero dCi 90
32 mpg
city
64 mpg
47 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
536 mi
Range
888 mi
MINI Cooper S 3-door
536 mi
888 mi
Dacia Sandero dCi 90
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
71.9 kWh
MINI Cooper S 3-door
109.9 kWh
71.9 kWh
Dacia Sandero dCi 90
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
145 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

MINI Cooper S 3-door
Dacia Sandero dCi 90
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
19.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft