The Comparative Analysis :
MINI John Cooper Works (08 - 10) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 28,700

€ 10,000

€ 28,700
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 John Cooper Works 3-door is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 12 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 5 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero 1.6.
MINI John Cooper Works 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
146.2
101.9
158.3
146.2 in
Length
158.3 in
97.1 in
Wheelbase
101.9 in
Vehicle Weight
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.6
2657 lb
Curb Weight
2449 lb
3483 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3386 lb

Weight Difference:
207 lb
7.79 %

General
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.6
R56
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
208 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
86 hp
at 5500 rpm
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
208 hp
86 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6
192 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
94 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
192 lb‑ft
94 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Performance
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.6
148 mph
Maximum Speed
108 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Dacia Sandero 1.6
▶ REPLAY
12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.48 lb/hp
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
12.77 lb/hp
28.48 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
34 mpg
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
34 mpg
34 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.6
26 mpg
city
24 mpg
42 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
450 mi
Range
444 mi
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
450 mi
444 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Environmental Impact
130.7 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 John Cooper Works 3-door
130.7 kWh
132.6 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.6
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI John Cooper Works 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