Mini Countryman 2014 vs Dacia Sandero 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 305 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Mini Countryman is more dynamic to drive. Mini Countryman engine produces 48 HP more power than Dacia Sandero, whereas torque is 85 NM more than Dacia Sandero. Thanks to more power Mini Countryman reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 50 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 150 mm (5.9 inches) | 173 mm (6.8 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. | |||
| Dacia Sandero 2018 1.5 engine: The engine has undergone numerous modifications and is relatively commonplace, with a plentiful supply of spare parts. It exhibits an optimal fuel consumption/power ratio. However, the fuel injection system ... More about Dacia Sandero 2018 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.11 m | 4.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.62 m | |
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Mini Countryman is larger, but lower. Mini Countryman is 2 cm longer than the Dacia Sandero, 6 cm wider, while the height of Mini Countryman is 6 cm lower. | |||
| 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 | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mini Countryman is 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`940 | 1`645 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Average price (€): | 10 000 | 7800 | |
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