The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper S Automatic (10 - 10) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.4 LPG (Autogas) (09 - 10)
€ 24,800

€ 10,000

€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 10,000
ⓘ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 12 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 5 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero 1.4 LPG.
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.4 LPG
55.4
66.3
75.3
60.4
68.7
78.6
66.3 in
Width
68.7 in
75.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.6 in
55.4 in
Height
60.4 in
97.1
146.2
101.9
158.3
146.2 in
Length
158.3 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.4 LPG
2712 lb
Curb Weight
2513 lb
3538 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3406 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
7.3 %

General
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.4 LPG
R56
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.4 LPG
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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
71 hp
at 5500 rpm
MINI Cooper S 3-door
181 hp
71 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.4 LPG
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
83 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
MINI Cooper S 3-door
177 lb‑ft
83 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.4 LPG
Performance
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.4 LPG
139 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

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

Dacia Sandero 1.4 LPG
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14.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.39 lb/hp
MINI Cooper S 3-door
14.98 lb/hp
35.39 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.4 LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.4 LPG
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
28 mpg
MINI Cooper S 3-door
37 mpg
28 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.4 LPG
26 mpg
city
21 mpg
47 mpg
highway
35 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
9 gal
485 mi
Range
255 mi
MINI Cooper S 3-door
485 mi
255 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.4 LPG
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).
122.3 kWh
MINI Cooper S 3-door
121.2 kWh
122.3 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.4 LPG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper S 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.4 LPG
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft





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