The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper SD Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG (Gasoline) (10 - 11)
€ 26,300

€ 10,000

€ 26,300
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 11.5 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 5 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG.
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
55.4
66.3
75.3
60.4
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
97.1
146.8
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 1.4 MPI LPG
2745 lb
Curb Weight
2513 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3406 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
8.42 %

General
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
R56
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
71 hp
at 5500 rpm
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
141 hp
71 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
225 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
83 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
225 lb‑ft
83 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Performance
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
127 mph
Maximum Speed
103 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

MINI Cooper SD 3-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
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19.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.39 lb/hp
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
19.47 lb/hp
35.39 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
36 mpg
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
44 mpg
36 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
34 mpg
city
26 mpg
55 mpg
highway
46 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
469 mi
Range
478 mi
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
469 mi
478 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
123.1 kWh
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
109.1 kWh
123.1 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.4 MPI LPG
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft





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