Mini Countryman 2010 vs Dacia Sandero 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 112 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
| Mini Countryman engine produces 22 HP more power than Dacia Sandero, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Dacia Sandero. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 4.0 | |
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The Dacia Sandero is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mini Countryman consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Dacia Sandero, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mini Countryman could require 300 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 1350 km on highway | ||
| Dacia Sandero gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 149 mm (5.9 inches) | 207 mm (8.1 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: | 4.10 m | 4.08 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.56 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mini Countryman is 2 cm longer than the Dacia Sandero, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 320 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1170 litres | 1200 litres | |
| Mini Countryman has 30 litres more trunk space than the Dacia Sandero. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dacia Sandero (by 30 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mini Countryman is 1.1 metres more than that of the Dacia Sandero, which means Mini Countryman can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`875 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| 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 (€): | 8800 | 6800 | |
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