The Comparative Analysis :
MINI John Cooper Works Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.4 (08 - 10)
€ 31,100
€ 7,000
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 7,000
ⓘ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 11.5 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 5 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero 1.4.
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.4
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 1.4
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2315 lb
3560 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3241 lb
Weight Difference:
463 lb
16.67 %
General
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.4
R56
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.4
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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
208 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5500 rpm
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
208 hp
74 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.4
192 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
83 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
192 lb‑ft
83 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.4
Performance
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.4
147 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec
Dacia Sandero 1.4
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13.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.28 lb/hp
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
13.36 lb/hp
31.28 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.4
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
36 mpg
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
33 mpg
36 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.4
23 mpg
city
26 mpg
44 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
437 mi
Range
478 mi
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
437 mi
478 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.4
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).
123.1 kWh
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
134.5 kWh
123.1 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
783 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
19.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
