The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper SD 3-door (14 - 17) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 26,400
€ 10,000
€ 26,400
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 SD 3-door is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.8 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 4.7 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero 1.6.
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.6
55.7
68
76.1
60.4
68.7
78.6
68 in
Width
68.7 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.6 in
55.7 in
Height
60.4 in
98.2
150.4
101.9
158.3
150.4 in
Length
158.3 in
98.2 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.6
2668 lb
Curb Weight
2449 lb
3560 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3386 lb
Weight Difference:
218 lb
8.17 %
General
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.6
F56
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
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
168 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
86 hp
at 5500 rpm
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
168 hp
86 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6
266 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
94 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
266 lb‑ft
94 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Performance
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.6
140 mph
Maximum Speed
108 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero 1.6
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15.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.48 lb/hp
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
15.88 lb/hp
28.48 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
34 mpg
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
59 mpg
34 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.6
48 mpg
city
24 mpg
65 mpg
highway
44 mpg
11.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
684 mi
Range
444 mi
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
684 mi
444 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
132.6 kWh
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
82.2 kWh
132.6 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.6
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
20.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
