The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper S 3-door (14 - 18) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85 (10 - 12)
€ 24,800

€ 9,900

€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 9,900
ⓘ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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.7 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 4.7 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85.
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
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
151.6
101.9
158.3
151.6 in
Length
158.3 in
98.2 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
2723 lb
Curb Weight
2326 lb
3616 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3386 lb

Weight Difference:
397 lb
14.58 %

General
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
F56
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium 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 1.6 MPI 85
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
189 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
83 hp
at 5500 rpm
MINI Cooper S 3-door
189 hp
83 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
207 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
100 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
MINI Cooper S 3-door
207 lb‑ft
100 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Performance
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
146 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

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

Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
▶ REPLAY
14.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.02 lb/hp
MINI Cooper S 3-door
14.41 lb/hp
28.02 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
35 mpg
MINI Cooper S 3-door
41 mpg
35 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
31 mpg
city
25 mpg
51 mpg
highway
44 mpg
11.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
480 mi
Range
464 mi
MINI Cooper S 3-door
480 mi
464 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Environmental Impact
108 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).
127 kWh
MINI Cooper S 3-door
108 kWh
127 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1060 lb
6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft






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