The Comparative Analysis :
MINI Cooper SD Steptronic 3-door (14 - 18) vs. Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85 (Gasoline) (11 - 12)
€ 28,100

€ 10,800

€ 28,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 10,800
ⓘ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 8 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 6.9 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85.
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
55.7
68
76.1
62.6
69
78.6
68 in
Width
69 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.6 in
55.7 in
Height
62.6 in
98.2
150.4
101.9
158.4
150.4 in
Length
158.4 in
98.2 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
2701 lb
Curb Weight
2661 lb
3594 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3437 lb

Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.48 %

General
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
F56
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 Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
83 hp
at 5250 rpm
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
168 hp
83 hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
266 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
100 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
266 lb‑ft
100 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
Performance
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
139 mph
Maximum Speed
99 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

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

Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
▶ REPLAY
16.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.06 lb/hp
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
16.08 lb/hp
32.06 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
32 mpg
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
59 mpg
32 mpg
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
51 mpg
city
24 mpg
65 mpg
highway
39 mpg
11.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
684 mi
Range
420 mi
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
684 mi
420 mi
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
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).
140.2 kWh
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
82.2 kWh
140.2 kWh
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI Cooper SD 3-door
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.6 MPI LPG 85
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
776 lb
6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft






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