The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper SD (11 - 13) vs. Dacia Sandero TCe 90 (13 - 16)
€ 24,800
€ 10,100
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 10,100
ⓘ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 12.9 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 4.6 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero TCe 90.
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Dacia Sandero TCe 90
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
146.8
101.9
159.7
146.8 in
Length
159.7 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Dacia Sandero TCe 90
2701 lb
Curb Weight
2286 lb
3527 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3351 lb
Weight Difference:
414 lb
15.33 %
General
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Dacia Sandero TCe 90
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 TCe 90
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
0.9 L / 44 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 5250 rpm
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
141 hp
89 hp
Dacia Sandero TCe 90
225 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
103 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
225 lb‑ft
103 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero TCe 90
Performance
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Dacia Sandero TCe 90
134 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero TCe 90
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19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.69 lb/hp
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
19.16 lb/hp
25.69 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero TCe 90
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Dacia Sandero TCe 90
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
47 mpg
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
55 mpg
47 mpg
Dacia Sandero TCe 90
46 mpg
city
37 mpg
60 mpg
highway
55 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
578 mi
Range
621 mi
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
578 mi
621 mi
Dacia Sandero TCe 90
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).
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).
94.8 kWh
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
88.5 kWh
94.8 kWh
Dacia Sandero TCe 90
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Dacia Sandero TCe 90
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1065 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft





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

















