Dacia Sandero 2012 vs Mini Countryman 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 112 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
| Dacia Sandero engine produces 22 HP less power than Mini Countryman, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Mini Countryman. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.0 | 6.0 | |
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The Dacia Sandero is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dacia Sandero consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mini Countryman, which means that by driving the Dacia Sandero over 15,000 km in a year you can save 300 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 1350 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| Dacia Sandero gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 207 mm (8.1 inches) | 149 mm (5.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Dacia Sandero can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Dacia Sandero version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.08 m | 4.10 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.56 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Dacia Sandero is 2 cm shorter than the Mini Countryman, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1200 litres | 1170 litres | |
| Dacia Sandero has 30 litres less trunk space than the Mini Countryman. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dacia Sandero (by 30 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dacia Sandero is 1.1 metres less than that of the Mini Countryman, which means Dacia Sandero can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`875 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Mini Countryman has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Sandero has serious deffects in 115 percent more cases than Mini Countryman, so Mini Countryman quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 8600 | |
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