The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper S 3-door (14 - 18) vs. Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90 (15 - 16)
€ 24,800

€ 11,400

€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 11,400
ⓘ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 9.1 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 8 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90 Start&Stop.
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90 Start&Stop
55.7
68
76.1
63.7
69.2
78.1
68 in
Width
69.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.7 in
Height
63.7 in
98.2
151.6
101.9
160.6
151.6 in
Length
160.6 in
98.2 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90 Start&Stop
2723 lb
Curb Weight
2553 lb
3616 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3527 lb

Weight Difference:
170 lb
6.24 %

General
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90 Start&Stop
F56
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium 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 Stepway dCi 90 Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
189 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
MINI Cooper S 3-door
189 hp
89 hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90 Start&Stop
207 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
MINI Cooper S 3-door
207 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90 Start&Stop
Performance
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90 Start&Stop
146 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

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

Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90 Start&Stop
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14.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.69 lb/hp
MINI Cooper S 3-door
14.41 lb/hp
28.69 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90 Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90 Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
62 mpg
MINI Cooper S 3-door
41 mpg
62 mpg
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90 Start&Stop
31 mpg
city
62 mpg
51 mpg
highway
62 mpg
11.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
480 mi
Range
818 mi
MINI Cooper S 3-door
480 mi
818 mi
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90 Start&Stop
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).
78.2 kWh
MINI Cooper S 3-door
108 kWh
78.2 kWh
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90 Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Dacia Sandero Stepway dCi 90 Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
974 lb
6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft






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