The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper SD 3-door (14 - 17) vs. Dacia Sandero dCi 90 (13 - 16)
€ 26,400
€ 12,000
€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 12,000
ⓘ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 9.3 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 4.3 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero dCi 90 Start&Stop.
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Dacia Sandero dCi 90 Start&Stop
55.7
68
76.1
60
68.2
78.1
68 in
Width
68.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.7 in
Height
60 in
98.2
150.4
101.9
159.7
150.4 in
Length
159.7 in
98.2 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Dacia Sandero dCi 90 Start&Stop
2668 lb
Curb Weight
2443 lb
3560 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3505 lb
Weight Difference:
225 lb
8.43 %
General
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Dacia Sandero dCi 90 Start&Stop
F56
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Dacia Sandero dCi 90 Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
168 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
168 hp
89 hp
Dacia Sandero dCi 90 Start&Stop
266 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
266 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero dCi 90 Start&Stop
Performance
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Dacia Sandero dCi 90 Start&Stop
140 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero dCi 90 Start&Stop
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15.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.45 lb/hp
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
15.88 lb/hp
27.45 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero dCi 90 Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Dacia Sandero dCi 90 Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
67 mpg
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
59 mpg
67 mpg
Dacia Sandero dCi 90 Start&Stop
48 mpg
city
64 mpg
65 mpg
highway
69 mpg
11.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
684 mi
Range
888 mi
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
684 mi
888 mi
Dacia Sandero dCi 90 Start&Stop
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).
71.9 kWh
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
82.2 kWh
71.9 kWh
Dacia Sandero dCi 90 Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
145 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Dacia Sandero dCi 90 Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1063 lb
6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft






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

















