The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper SD Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi (09 - 10)
€ 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 significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 11.6 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 7.2 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi.
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
55.4
66.3
75.3
62.6
69
78.6
66.3 in
Width
69 in
75.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.6 in
55.4 in
Height
62.6 in
97.1
146.8
101.9
158.4
146.8 in
Length
158.4 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
2745 lb
Curb Weight
2681 lb
3571 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3560 lb

Weight Difference:
64 lb
2.33 %

General
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
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 Stepway 1.5 dCi
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
67 hp
at 4000 rpm
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
141 hp
67 hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
225 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
225 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
Performance
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
127 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
16.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

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

Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
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19.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
40.01 lb/hp
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
19.47 lb/hp
40.01 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
44 mpg
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
44 mpg
44 mpg
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
34 mpg
city
38 mpg
55 mpg
highway
49 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
469 mi
Range
586 mi
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
469 mi
586 mi
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
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).
109.1 kWh
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
109.1 kWh
109.1 kWh
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
880 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft





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