The Comparative Analysis :
MINI John Cooper Works (10 - 13) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85 (10 - 12)
€ 29,500

€ 9,900

€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 9,900
ⓘ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 11.5 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 5 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85.
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
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 John Cooper Works 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
2679 lb
Curb Weight
2326 lb
3505 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3386 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
13.18 %

General
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
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 MPI 85
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
83 hp
at 5500 rpm
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
208 hp
83 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
192 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
100 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
192 lb‑ft
100 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Performance
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
148 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

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

Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
▶ REPLAY
12.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.02 lb/hp
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
12.88 lb/hp
28.02 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
35 mpg
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
33 mpg
35 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
25 mpg
city
25 mpg
41 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
437 mi
Range
464 mi
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
437 mi
464 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
127 kWh
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
134.5 kWh
127 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.6 MPI 85
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1060 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft





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