Mini Countryman 2014 vs Dacia Sandero 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 305 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Mini Countryman is more dynamic to drive. Mini Countryman engine produces 53 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 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 3.8 | |
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The Dacia Sandero is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mini Countryman consumes 2.1 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 315 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 1310 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 1310 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: | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.11 m | 4.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | no data | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.62 m | |
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 320 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1170 litres | 1200 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Mini Countryman has 30 litres more trunk space than the Dacia Sandero. The Dacia Sandero may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. 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`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Mini Countryman has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Sandero has serious deffects in 85 percent more cases than Mini Countryman, so Mini Countryman quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 12 800 | 7400 | |
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