The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper S Steptronic DKG 5-door (18 - ..) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 28,700

€ 10,000

€ 28,700
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 MINI (F55) 5-door (ab 03/18) is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 4.3 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero 1.6.
MINI MINI (F55) 5-door (ab 03/18)
Dacia Sandero 1.6
56.1
68
76.1
60.4
68.7
78.6
68 in
Width
68.7 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.6 in
56.1 in
Height
60.4 in
101.1
157.7
101.9
158.3
157.7 in
Length
158.3 in
101.1 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI MINI (F55) 5-door (ab 03/18)
Dacia Sandero 1.6
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2449 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3386 lb

Weight Difference:
516 lb
17.4 %

General
MINI MINI (F55) 5-door (ab 03/18)
Dacia Sandero 1.6
F55
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
MINI MINI (F55) 5-door (ab 03/18)
Dacia Sandero 1.6
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 5000 rpm
Power
86 hp
at 5500 rpm
MINI MINI (F55) 5-door (ab 03/18)
189 hp
86 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6
207 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
94 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
MINI MINI (F55) 5-door (ab 03/18)
207 lb‑ft
94 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Performance
MINI MINI (F55) 5-door (ab 03/18)
Dacia Sandero 1.6
146 mph
Maximum Speed
108 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

MINI MINI (F55) 5-door (ab 03/18)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.6
▶ REPLAY
15.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.48 lb/hp
MINI MINI (F55) 5-door (ab 03/18)
15.69 lb/hp
28.48 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI MINI (F55) 5-door (ab 03/18)
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
34 mpg
MINI MINI (F55) 5-door (ab 03/18)
42 mpg
34 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.6
35 mpg
city
24 mpg
48 mpg
highway
44 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
444 mi
Range
444 mi
MINI MINI (F55) 5-door (ab 03/18)
444 mi
444 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
132.6 kWh
MINI MINI (F55) 5-door (ab 03/18)
106.1 kWh
132.6 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
249 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI MINI (F55) 5-door (ab 03/18)
Dacia Sandero 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft






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