The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper SD Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 75 FAP (10 - 12)
€ 26,300
€ 11,300
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 11,300
ⓘ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 1.5 dCi 75 FAP.
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 75 FAP
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 1.5 dCi 75 FAP
2745 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3472 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
6.41 %
General
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 75 FAP
R56
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 75 FAP
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
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 4000 rpm
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
141 hp
74 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 75 FAP
225 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
225 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 75 FAP
Performance
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 75 FAP
127 mph
Maximum Speed
101 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
646 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 75 FAP
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19.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.7 lb/hp
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
19.47 lb/hp
34.7 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 75 FAP
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 75 FAP
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
59 mpg
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
44 mpg
59 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 75 FAP
34 mpg
city
48 mpg
55 mpg
highway
65 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
469 mi
Range
777 mi
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
469 mi
777 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 75 FAP
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).
82.2 kWh
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
109.1 kWh
82.2 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 75 FAP
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi 75 FAP
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft





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














