The Comparative Analysis :
MINI John Cooper Works GP (12 - 13) vs. Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi eco2 (09 - 09)
€ 36,800

€ 11,500

€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 11,500
ⓘ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 9.7 inches shorter, 2.5 inches narrower and 5.6 inches lower than the Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi.
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
54.8
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
54.8 in
Height
60.4 in
97.1
148.6
101.9
158.3
148.6 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
2723 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3109 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3472 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
5.66 %

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 manual 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
215 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
67 hp
at 4000 rpm
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
215 hp
67 hp
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
192 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
Performance
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
150 mph
Maximum Speed
98 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

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

Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
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12.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
38.33 lb/hp
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
12.67 lb/hp
38.33 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
52 mpg
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
33 mpg
52 mpg
Dacia Sandero 1.5 dCi
25 mpg
city
47 mpg
41 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
437 mi
Range
690 mi
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
437 mi
690 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).
92.5 kWh
MINI John Cooper Works 3-door
134.5 kWh
92.5 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
2
No. of Seats
5
386 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
No data
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft



No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft