The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper S Automatic (10 - 10) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75 (15 - 16)
€ 24,800

€ 6,900

€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 6,900
ⓘ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 significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 13.5 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 4.6 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75.
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
55.4
66.3
75.3
60
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
97.1
146.2
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 1.2 16V 75
2712 lb
Curb Weight
2240 lb
3538 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3307 lb

Weight Difference:
472 lb
17.41 %

General
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.1 L / 54 cu in
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
72 hp
at 5500 rpm
MINI Cooper S 3-door
181 hp
72 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
79 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
MINI Cooper S 3-door
177 lb‑ft
79 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
Performance
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
139 mph
Maximum Speed
101 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

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

Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
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14.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.11 lb/hp
MINI Cooper S 3-door
14.98 lb/hp
31.11 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
41 mpg
MINI Cooper S 3-door
37 mpg
41 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
26 mpg
city
32 mpg
47 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
485 mi
Range
536 mi
MINI Cooper S 3-door
485 mi
536 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
109.9 kWh
MINI Cooper S 3-door
121.2 kWh
109.9 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.2 16V 75
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft





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