The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper SD Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 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 1.6.
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.6
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 1.6
2745 lb
Curb Weight
2449 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3386 lb

Weight Difference:
295 lb
10.75 %

General
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.6
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 1.6
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
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
86 hp
at 5500 rpm
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
141 hp
86 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6
225 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
94 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
225 lb‑ft
94 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Performance
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.6
127 mph
Maximum Speed
108 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 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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19.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.48 lb/hp
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
19.47 lb/hp
28.48 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
34 mpg
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
44 mpg
34 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.6
34 mpg
city
24 mpg
55 mpg
highway
44 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
469 mi
Range
444 mi
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
469 mi
444 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.6
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).
132.6 kWh
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
109.1 kWh
132.6 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 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
827 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft





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