The Comparative Analysis :
MINI John Cooper Works Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi (08 - 10)
€ 31,100

€ 11,600

€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 11,600
ⓘ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 1.5 dCi.
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
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 1.5 dCi
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3560 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3472 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
7.52 %

General
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
R56
Generation
SD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 1.5 dCi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
208 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 3750 rpm
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
208 hp
85 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
192 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
192 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Performance
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
147 mph
Maximum Speed
104 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 1.5 dCi
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13.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.21 lb/hp
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
13.36 lb/hp
30.21 lb/hp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
51 mpg
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
33 mpg
51 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
23 mpg
city
44 mpg
44 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
437 mi
Range
675 mi
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
437 mi
675 mi
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
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).
94.6 kWh
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
134.5 kWh
94.6 kWh
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
783 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
4.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft





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