The Comparative Analysis :

MINI Cooper SD (11 - 13) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85 (10 - 12)

€ 24,800
MINI Cooper SD (11 - 13) MINI Cooper SD 3-door
€ 9,900
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85 (10 - 12) Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 9,900

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The MINI Cooper SD 3-door is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 11.5 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 5 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85.
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
55.4
Blueprint MINI Cooper SD (11 - 13)
66.3
75.3
60.4
Blueprint Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85 (10 - 12)
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
Blueprint MINI Cooper SD (11 - 13)
97.1
146.8
Blueprint Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85 (10 - 12)
101.9
158.3
146.8 in
Length
158.3 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in

Vehicle Weight

MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
2701 lb
Curb Weight
2326 lb
3527 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3386 lb
MINI Cooper SD (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
375 lb
13.89 %
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85 (10 - 12)

General

MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
R56
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Straight-four diesel 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
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
83 hp
at 5500 rpm
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
141 hp
83 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
225 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
100 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
225 lb‑ft
100 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85

Performance

MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
134 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper SD 3-door

62 mph 62
mph

587 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85

 REPLAY
19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.02 lb/hp
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
19.16 lb/hp
28.02 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85

Fuel Economy / Emissions

MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
35 mpg
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
55 mpg
35 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
46 mpg
city
25 mpg
60 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
578 mi
Range
464 mi
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
578 mi
464 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
127 kWh
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
88.5 kWh
127 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1060 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
19.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft