The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper S 5-door (14 - 18) vs. Dacia Sandero dCi 90 Easy-R (16 - 16)
€ 25,700

€ 12,500

€ 25,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 12,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The MINI Cooper S 5-door is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.9 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero dCi 90 Start&Stop.
MINI Cooper S 5-door
Dacia Sandero dCi 90 Start&Stop
56.1
68
76.1
60
68.2
78.1
68 in
Width
68.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.1 in
Height
60 in
101.1
157.7
101.9
159.7
157.7 in
Length
159.7 in
101.1 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper S 5-door
Dacia Sandero dCi 90 Start&Stop
2855 lb
Curb Weight
2566 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3527 lb

Weight Difference:
289 lb
10.12 %

General
MINI Cooper S 5-door
Dacia Sandero dCi 90 Start&Stop
F55
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 automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
MINI Cooper S 5-door
Dacia Sandero 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 5-door
189 hp
89 hp
Dacia Sandero dCi 90 Start&Stop
207 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
MINI Cooper S 5-door
207 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero dCi 90 Start&Stop
Performance
MINI Cooper S 5-door
Dacia Sandero dCi 90 Start&Stop
144 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper S 5-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero dCi 90 Start&Stop
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15.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.83 lb/hp
MINI Cooper S 5-door
15.11 lb/hp
28.83 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero dCi 90 Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper S 5-door
Dacia Sandero dCi 90 Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
65 mpg
MINI Cooper S 5-door
40 mpg
65 mpg
Dacia Sandero dCi 90 Start&Stop
31 mpg
city
62 mpg
49 mpg
highway
67 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
421 mi
Range
863 mi
MINI Cooper S 5-door
421 mi
863 mi
Dacia Sandero dCi 90 Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
74 kWh
MINI Cooper S 5-door
111.8 kWh
74 kWh
Dacia Sandero dCi 90 Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper S 5-door
Dacia Sandero dCi 90 Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
961 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft






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