The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper S (10 - 10) vs. Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85 (Gasoline) (11 - 12)
€ 23,300

€ 10,800

€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 10,800
ⓘ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 12.2 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 7.2 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85.
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
55.4
66.3
75.3
62.6
69
78.6
66.3 in
Width
69 in
75.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.6 in
55.4 in
Height
62.6 in
97.1
146.2
101.9
158.4
146.2 in
Length
158.4 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
2657 lb
Curb Weight
2661 lb
3483 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3437 lb

Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.15 %

General
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
R56
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
83 hp
at 5250 rpm
MINI Cooper S 3-door
181 hp
83 hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
100 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
MINI Cooper S 3-door
177 lb‑ft
100 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
Performance
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
142 mph
Maximum Speed
99 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper S 3-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
▶ REPLAY
14.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.06 lb/hp
MINI Cooper S 3-door
14.68 lb/hp
32.06 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
32 mpg
MINI Cooper S 3-door
41 mpg
32 mpg
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
32 mpg
city
24 mpg
47 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
536 mi
Range
420 mi
MINI Cooper S 3-door
536 mi
420 mi
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
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).
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).
140.2 kWh
MINI Cooper S 3-door
109.9 kWh
140.2 kWh
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
776 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft





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