MINI Cooper Gas Mileage (MPG)
Unlike other fuel economy surveys, TrueDelta's Real-World Gas Mileage Survey includes questions about how and where a car was driven. So you can get an idea of the MINI Cooper's real-world MPG based on how and where you drive a car.
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MINI Cooper Gas Mileage
| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2012 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
flat | med | light | 0 | 0 | 20 | 80 | 65 | 32.8 |
| flat | med | light | 0 | 0 | 20 | 80 | 65 | 35.3 | ||
| flat | light | light | 0 | 0 | 20 | 80 | 65 | 31.3 | ||
| flat | light | light | 0 | 0 | 20 | 80 | 65 | 31.7 | ||
| 2012 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
flat | med | light | 0 | 0 | 20 | 80 | 65 | 32.8 |
| Averages | flat | med | light | 0 | 0 | 20 | 80 | 65 | 32.8 | |
| With the turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 engine, 6-speed manual transmission, and front-wheel drive, 2012 MINI Cooper fuel economy has been averaging
32.8 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2012 MINI Coopers in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 65 miles per hour (about 80 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (20 percent), in heavy traffic (0 percent), and in the city (0 percent). In addition the average 2012 MINI Cooper in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC on only some of the time. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2012 | 2dr Hatch 121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
mtns | med | none | 0 | 15 | 15 | 70 | 68 | 38.8 |
| flat | med | none | 0 | 30 | 20 | 50 | 81 | 31.7 | ||
| flat | med | none | 0 | 30 | 20 | 50 | 81 | 31.3 | ||
| flat | med | none | 10 | 50 | 20 | 20 | 81 | 28.4 | ||
| 2012 | 2dr Hatch 121-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
hills | med | none | 3 | 31 | 19 | 48 | 78 | 32.6 |
| Averages | hills | med | none | 3 | 31 | 19 | 48 | 78 | 32.6 | |
| With the 121-horsepower 1.6L I4 engine, 6-speed manual transmission, and front-wheel drive, the 2012 MINI Cooper has been averaging
32.6 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2012 MINI Coopers in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 78 miles per hour (about 48 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (31 percent), in the suburbs (19 percent), and in heavy traffic (3 percent). In addition the average 2012 MINI Cooper in this analysis was driven on hilly terrain with a medium foot and the AC not used at all. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2011 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
flat | light | none | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 60 | 36.0 |
| flat | light | none | 0 | 50 | 0 | 50 | 60 | 32.3 | ||
| flat | light | none | 0 | 100 | 0 | 0 | N/A | 29.3 | ||
| hills | light | none | 0 | 3 | 0 | 97 | 70 | 34.5 | ||
| 2011 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
flat | light | none | 0 | 38 | 0 | 62 | 63 | 33.0 |
| Averages | flat | light | none | 0 | 38 | 0 | 62 | 63 | 33.0 | |
| With the turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 engine, 6-speed manual transmission, and front-wheel drive, 2011 MINI Cooper gas mileage has been averaging
33.0 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2011 MINI Coopers in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 63 miles per hour (about 62 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (38 percent), in heavy traffic (0 percent), and in the suburbs (0 percent). In addition the average 2011 MINI Cooper in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC not used at all. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2010 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
hills | light | hvy | 5 | 5 | 40 | 50 | 60 | 34.9 |
| hills | med | light | 20 | 10 | 50 | 20 | 60 | 30.0 | ||
| 2010 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
hills | med | hvy | 13 | 8 | 45 | 35 | 60 | 32.5 |
| Averages | hills | med | hvy | 13 | 8 | 45 | 35 | 60 | 32.5 | |
| With the turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 engine, 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive, 2010 MINI Cooper fuel economy has been averaging
32.5 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2010 MINI Coopers in this analysis were driven mostly in the suburbs (about 45 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were on the highway at an average speed of 60 miles per hour (35 percent), in heavy traffic (13 percent), and in the city (8 percent). In addition the average 2010 MINI Cooper in this analysis was driven on hilly terrain with a medium foot and the AC on most or all of the time. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2010 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
mtns | med | light | 1 | 10 | 30 | 59 | 75 | 37.0 |
| flat | med | light | 3 | 57 | 30 | 10 | 60 | 29.5 | ||
| 2010 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
hills | med | light | 2 | 34 | 30 | 35 | 68 | 33.3 |
| Averages | hills | med | light | 2 | 34 | 30 | 35 | 68 | 33.3 | |
| With the turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 engine, 6-speed manual transmission, and front-wheel drive, the 2010 MINI Cooper has been averaging
33.3 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2010 MINI Coopers in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 68 miles per hour (about 35 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (34 percent), in the suburbs (30 percent), and in heavy traffic (2 percent). In addition the average 2010 MINI Cooper in this analysis was driven on hilly terrain with a medium foot and the AC on only some of the time. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2010 | 2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
mtns | med | light | 0 | 5 | 15 | 80 | 65 | 37.5 |
| mtns | med | light | 0 | 30 | 0 | 70 | 75 | 35.1 | ||
| hills | med | light | 0 | 10 | 0 | 90 | 70 | 35.9 | ||
| hills | med | none | 0 | 10 | 0 | 90 | 70 | 35.7 | ||
| flat | med | none | 0 | 5 | 80 | 15 | 60 | 20.5 | ||
| 2010 | 2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
hills | med | none | 0 | 12 | 19 | 69 | 68 | 32.9 |
| Averages | hills | med | none | 0 | 12 | 19 | 69 | 68 | 32.9 | |
| With the 118-horsepower 1.6L I4 engine, 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive, 2010 MINI Cooper gas mileage has been averaging
32.9 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2010 MINI Coopers in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 68 miles per hour (about 69 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (19 percent), in the city (12 percent), and in heavy traffic (0 percent). In addition the average 2010 MINI Cooper in this analysis was driven on hilly terrain with a medium foot and the AC not used at all. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2010 | 2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
hills | lead | none | 5 | 10 | 15 | 70 | 80 | 40.0 |
| hills | med | none | 10 | 5 | 15 | 70 | 75 | 40.6 | ||
| hills | med | none | 5 | 10 | 15 | 70 | 75 | 43.0 | ||
| hills | med | none | 10 | 5 | 15 | 70 | 80 | 40.5 | ||
| hills | light | none | 5 | 10 | 15 | 70 | 65 | 43.9 | ||
| 2010 | 2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
hills | med | none | 7 | 8 | 15 | 70 | 75 | 41.6 |
| Averages | hills | med | none | 7 | 8 | 15 | 70 | 75 | 41.6 | |
| With the 118-horsepower 1.6L I4 engine, 6-speed manual transmission, and front-wheel drive, 2010 MINI Cooper fuel economy has been averaging
41.6 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2010 MINI Coopers in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 75 miles per hour (about 70 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (15 percent), in the city (8 percent), and in heavy traffic (7 percent). In addition the average 2010 MINI Cooper in this analysis was driven on hilly terrain with a medium foot and the AC not used at all. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2010 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
flat | lead | light | 0 | 20 | 0 | 80 | 80 | 29.0 |
| 2010 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
flat | lead | light | 0 | 20 | 0 | 80 | 80 | 29.0 |
| Averages | flat | lead | light | 0 | 20 | 0 | 80 | 80 | 29.0 | |
| With the turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 engine, 6-speed manual transmission, and front-wheel drive, the 2010 MINI Cooper has been averaging
29.0 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2010 MINI Coopers in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 80 miles per hour (about 80 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (20 percent), in heavy traffic (0 percent), and in the suburbs (0 percent). In addition the average 2010 MINI Cooper in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a lead foot and the AC on only some of the time. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2009 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 208hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
flat | med | hvy | 10 | 60 | 20 | 10 | 75 | 31.9 |
| flat | med | hvy | 10 | 60 | 20 | 10 | 75 | 31.9 | ||
| flat | lead | none | 5 | 10 | 60 | 25 | 60 | 26.9 | ||
| flat | med | hvy | 10 | 60 | 20 | 10 | 75 | 32.4 | ||
| flat | light | hvy | 0 | 10 | 30 | 60 | 75 | 34.3 | ||
| 2009 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 208hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
flat | med | light | 7 | 40 | 30 | 23 | 72 | 31.5 |
| Averages | flat | med | light | 7 | 40 | 30 | 23 | 72 | 31.5 | |
| With the turbocharged 208hp 1.6L I4 engine, 6-speed manual transmission, and front-wheel drive, 2009 MINI Cooper gas mileage has been averaging
31.5 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2009 MINI Coopers in this analysis were driven mostly in the city (about 40 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (30 percent), on the highway at an average speed of 72 miles per hour (23 percent), and in heavy traffic (7 percent). In addition the average 2009 MINI Cooper in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC on only some of the time. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2009 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
flat | lead | hvy | 10 | 35 | 40 | 15 | 85 | 26.0 |
| flat | light | hvy | 5 | 10 | 10 | 75 | 70 | 32.0 | ||
| 2009 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
flat | med | hvy | 8 | 23 | 25 | 45 | 78 | 29.0 |
| Averages | flat | med | hvy | 8 | 23 | 25 | 45 | 78 | 29.0 | |
| With the turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 engine, 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive, 2009 MINI Cooper fuel economy has been averaging
29.0 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2009 MINI Coopers in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 78 miles per hour (about 45 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (25 percent), in the city (23 percent), and in heavy traffic (8 percent). In addition the average 2009 MINI Cooper in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC on most or all of the time. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2009 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
flat | med | none | 5 | 60 | 10 | 25 | 70 | 30.8 |
| flat | lead | light | 6 | 24 | 0 | 71 | 80 | 32.0 | ||
| flat | med | none | 5 | 60 | 10 | 25 | 70 | 31.3 | ||
| hills | med | light | 5 | 5 | 30 | 60 | 80 | 25.5 | ||
| flat | med | none | 5 | 60 | 10 | 25 | 70 | 39.4 | ||
| 2009 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
flat | med | none | 5 | 42 | 12 | 41 | 74 | 31.8 |
| Averages | flat | med | none | 5 | 42 | 12 | 41 | 74 | 31.8 | |
| With the turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 engine, 6-speed manual transmission, and front-wheel drive, the 2009 MINI Cooper has been averaging
31.8 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2009 MINI Coopers in this analysis were driven mostly in the city (about 42 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were on the highway at an average speed of 74 miles per hour (41 percent), in the suburbs (12 percent), and in heavy traffic (5 percent). In addition the average 2009 MINI Cooper in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC not used at all. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2009 | 2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
flat | light | none | 30 | 30 | 20 | 20 | 60 | 31.8 |
| flat | light | none | 30 | 30 | 20 | 20 | 60 | 30.2 | ||
| flat | light | none | 10 | 10 | 30 | 50 | 60 | 35.6 | ||
| flat | light | none | 30 | 30 | 20 | 20 | 60 | 31.8 | ||
| 2009 | 2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
flat | light | none | 25 | 25 | 23 | 28 | 60 | 32.4 |
| Averages | flat | light | none | 25 | 25 | 23 | 28 | 60 | 32.4 | |
| With the 118-horsepower 1.6L I4 engine, 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive, 2009 MINI Cooper gas mileage has been averaging
32.4 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2009 MINI Coopers in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 60 miles per hour (about 28 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (25 percent), in heavy traffic (25 percent), and in the suburbs (23 percent). In addition the average 2009 MINI Cooper in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC not used at all. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2009 | 2dr Convertible 118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
flat | med | hvy | 10 | 10 | 40 | 40 | 70 | 30.4 |
| flat | med | hvy | 10 | 10 | 40 | 40 | 70 | 30.2 | ||
| 2009 | 2dr Convertible 118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
flat | med | hvy | 10 | 10 | 40 | 40 | 70 | 30.3 |
| Averages | flat | med | hvy | 10 | 10 | 40 | 40 | 70 | 30.3 | |
| With the 118-horsepower 1.6L I4 engine, 6-speed manual transmission, and front-wheel drive, 2009 MINI Cooper fuel economy has been averaging
30.3 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2009 MINI Coopers in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 70 miles per hour (about 40 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (40 percent), in heavy traffic (10 percent), and in the city (10 percent). In addition the average 2009 MINI Cooper in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC on most or all of the time. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
hills | v.lt | none | 20 | 50 | 20 | 10 | 75 | 30.1 |
| 2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
hills | v.lt | none | 20 | 50 | 20 | 10 | 75 | 30.1 |
| Averages | hills | v.lt | none | 20 | 50 | 20 | 10 | 75 | 30.1 | |
| With the turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 engine, 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive, the 2008 MINI Cooper has been averaging
30.1 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2008 MINI Coopers in this analysis were driven mostly in the city (about 50 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in heavy traffic (20 percent), in the suburbs (20 percent), and on the highway at an average speed of 75 miles per hour (10 percent). In addition the average 2008 MINI Cooper in this analysis was driven on hilly terrain with an ultra-light foot and the AC not used at all. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
flat | med | light | 20 | 10 | 10 | 60 | 75 | 37.0 |
| 2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
flat | med | light | 20 | 10 | 10 | 60 | 75 | 37.0 |
| Averages | flat | med | light | 20 | 10 | 10 | 60 | 75 | 37.0 | |
| With the turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 engine, 6-speed manual transmission, and front-wheel drive, 2008 MINI Cooper gas mileage has been averaging
37.0 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2008 MINI Coopers in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 75 miles per hour (about 60 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in heavy traffic (20 percent), in the suburbs (10 percent), and in the city (10 percent). In addition the average 2008 MINI Cooper in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC on only some of the time. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2008 | 2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
flat | v.lt | light | 0 | 70 | 0 | 30 | 75 | 38.4 |
| flat | light | none | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 60 | 42.0 | ||
| flat | light | none | 0 | 85 | 0 | 15 | 75 | 38.5 | ||
| flat | light | light | 0 | 10 | 10 | 80 | 70 | 40.1 | ||
| flat | light | none | 40 | 0 | 30 | 30 | 37 | 35.7 | ||
| 2008 | 2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
flat | light | none | 8 | 33 | 8 | 51 | 63 | 38.9 |
| Averages | flat | light | none | 8 | 33 | 8 | 51 | 63 | 38.9 | |
| With the 118-horsepower 1.6L I4 engine, 6-speed manual transmission, and front-wheel drive, 2008 MINI Cooper fuel economy has been averaging
38.9 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2008 MINI Coopers in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 63 miles per hour (about 51 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (33 percent), in heavy traffic (8 percent), and in the suburbs (8 percent). In addition the average 2008 MINI Cooper in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC not used at all. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2008 | 2dr Convertible supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
flat | med | none | 0 | 10 | 0 | 90 | 65 | 30.2 |
| 2008 | 2dr Convertible supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
flat | med | none | 0 | 10 | 0 | 90 | 65 | 30.2 |
| Averages | flat | med | none | 0 | 10 | 0 | 90 | 65 | 30.2 | |
| With the supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 engine, 6-speed manual transmission, and front-wheel drive, the 2008 MINI Cooper has been averaging
30.2 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2008 MINI Coopers in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 65 miles per hour (about 90 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (10 percent), in heavy traffic (0 percent), and in the suburbs (0 percent). In addition the average 2008 MINI Cooper in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC not used at all. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2007 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
flat | light | none | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 60 | 37.9 |
| flat | light | none | 5 | 25 | 50 | 20 | 60 | 33.3 | ||
| flat | med | light | 50 | 0 | 50 | 0 | N/A | 24.0 | ||
| flat | med | none | 5 | 5 | 10 | 80 | 70 | 19.7 | ||
| flat | light | none | 5 | 10 | 5 | 80 | 65 | 34.5 | ||
| 2007 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
flat | light | none | 13 | 8 | 23 | 56 | 64 | 29.9 |
| Averages | flat | light | none | 13 | 8 | 23 | 56 | 64 | 29.9 | |
| With the turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 engine, 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive, 2007 MINI Cooper gas mileage has been averaging
29.9 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2007 MINI Coopers in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 64 miles per hour (about 56 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (23 percent), in heavy traffic (13 percent), and in the city (8 percent). In addition the average 2007 MINI Cooper in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC not used at all. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2007 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
flat | lead | hvy | 10 | 20 | 10 | 60 | 75 | 29.4 |
| flat | med | hvy | 0 | 70 | 10 | 20 | 65 | 24.1 | ||
| flat | lead | light | 15 | 9 | 0 | 76 | 70 | 28.0 | ||
| flat | light | none | 5 | 10 | 10 | 75 | 60 | 32.0 | ||
| 2007 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
flat | med | light | 8 | 27 | 8 | 58 | 68 | 28.4 |
| Averages | flat | med | light | 8 | 27 | 8 | 58 | 68 | 28.4 | |
| With the turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 engine, 6-speed manual transmission, and front-wheel drive, 2007 MINI Cooper fuel economy has been averaging
28.4 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2007 MINI Coopers in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 68 miles per hour (about 58 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (27 percent), in heavy traffic (8 percent), and in the suburbs (8 percent). In addition the average 2007 MINI Cooper in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC on only some of the time. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2007 | 2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
hills | light | none | 15 | 20 | 25 | 40 | 65 | 40.7 |
| flat | med | none | 0 | 78 | 22 | 0 | N/A | 34.0 | ||
| hills | med | light | 15 | 20 | 20 | 45 | 65 | 41.2 | ||
| hills | med | none | 14 | 14 | 14 | 57 | 70 | 39.7 | ||
| hills | med | light | 20 | 20 | 20 | 40 | 70 | 39.9 | ||
| 2007 | 2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
hills | med | none | 13 | 30 | 20 | 36 | 68 | 39.1 |
| Averages | hills | med | none | 13 | 30 | 20 | 36 | 68 | 39.1 | |
| With the 118-horsepower 1.6L I4 engine, 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive, the 2007 MINI Cooper has been averaging
39.1 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2007 MINI Coopers in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 68 miles per hour (about 36 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (30 percent), in the suburbs (20 percent), and in heavy traffic (13 percent). In addition the average 2007 MINI Cooper in this analysis was driven on hilly terrain with a medium foot and the AC not used at all. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2007 | 2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
flat | med | none | 15 | 20 | 35 | 30 | 62 | 31.8 |
| 2007 | 2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
flat | med | none | 15 | 20 | 35 | 30 | 62 | 31.8 |
| Averages | flat | med | none | 15 | 20 | 35 | 30 | 62 | 31.8 | |
| With the 118-horsepower 1.6L I4 engine, 6-speed manual transmission, and front-wheel drive, 2007 MINI Cooper gas mileage has been averaging
31.8 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2007 MINI Coopers in this analysis were driven mostly in the suburbs (about 35 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were on the highway at an average speed of 62 miles per hour (30 percent), in the city (20 percent), and in heavy traffic (15 percent). In addition the average 2007 MINI Cooper in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC not used at all. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2007 | 2dr Convertible 115-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
hills | light | light | 5 | 15 | 55 | 25 | 70 | 34.5 |
| 2007 | 2dr Convertible 115-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
hills | light | light | 5 | 15 | 55 | 25 | 70 | 34.5 |
| Averages | hills | light | light | 5 | 15 | 55 | 25 | 70 | 34.5 | |
| With the 115-horsepower 1.6L I4 engine, 5-speed manual transmission, and front-wheel drive, 2007 MINI Cooper fuel economy has been averaging
34.5 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2007 MINI Coopers in this analysis were driven mostly in the suburbs (about 55 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were on the highway at an average speed of 70 miles per hour (25 percent), in the city (15 percent), and in heavy traffic (5 percent). In addition the average 2007 MINI Cooper in this analysis was driven on hilly terrain with a light foot and the AC on only some of the time. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2006 | 2dr Hatch supercharged 207hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
flat | med | none | 5 | 0 | 20 | 75 | 70 | 28.0 |
| flat | med | none | 7 | 14 | 14 | 65 | 70 | 30.5 | ||
| mtns | light | none | 7 | 14 | 14 | 64 | 70 | 31.5 | ||
| hills | med | light | 5 | 5 | 10 | 80 | 60 | 30.0 | ||
| flat | med | none | 10 | 20 | 20 | 50 | 65 | 30.0 | ||
| 2006 | 2dr Hatch supercharged 207hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
hills | med | none | 7 | 11 | 16 | 67 | 67 | 30.0 |
| Averages | hills | med | none | 7 | 11 | 16 | 67 | 67 | 30.0 | |
| With the supercharged 207hp 1.6L I4 engine, 6-speed manual transmission, and front-wheel drive, the 2006 MINI Cooper has been averaging
30.0 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2006 MINI Coopers in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 67 miles per hour (about 67 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (16 percent), in the city (11 percent), and in heavy traffic (7 percent). In addition the average 2006 MINI Cooper in this analysis was driven on hilly terrain with a medium foot and the AC not used at all. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2006 | 2dr Hatch supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
hills | lead | hvy | 0 | 10 | 80 | 10 | 55 | 23.0 |
| hills | light | light | 0 | 25 | 25 | 50 | 60 | 29.0 | ||
| hills | med | light | 0 | 10 | 80 | 10 | 65 | 27.0 | ||
| flat | med | light | 10 | 20 | 20 | 50 | 70 | 23.0 | ||
| 2006 | 2dr Hatch supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
hills | med | light | 3 | 16 | 51 | 30 | 63 | 25.5 |
| Averages | hills | med | light | 3 | 16 | 51 | 30 | 63 | 25.5 | |
| With the supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 engine, 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive, 2006 MINI Cooper gas mileage has been averaging
25.5 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2006 MINI Coopers in this analysis were driven mostly in the suburbs (about 51 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were on the highway at an average speed of 63 miles per hour (30 percent), in the city (16 percent), and in heavy traffic (3 percent). In addition the average 2006 MINI Cooper in this analysis was driven on hilly terrain with a medium foot and the AC on only some of the time. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2006 | 2dr Hatch supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
flat | lead | none | 5 | 30 | 5 | 60 | 93 | 36.8 |
| flat | light | none | 15 | 15 | 35 | 35 | 65 | 28.1 | ||
| flat | light | hvy | 10 | 20 | 30 | 40 | 65 | 27.5 | ||
| flat | med | light | 0 | 15 | 70 | 15 | 65 | 28.0 | ||
| flat | light | none | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0 | N/A | 28.0 | ||
| 2006 | 2dr Hatch supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
flat | med | none | 6 | 16 | 48 | 30 | 72 | 29.7 |
| Averages | flat | med | none | 6 | 16 | 48 | 30 | 72 | 29.7 | |
| With the supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 engine, 6-speed manual transmission, and front-wheel drive, 2006 MINI Cooper fuel economy has been averaging
29.7 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2006 MINI Coopers in this analysis were driven mostly in the suburbs (about 48 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were on the highway at an average speed of 72 miles per hour (30 percent), in the city (16 percent), and in heavy traffic (6 percent). In addition the average 2006 MINI Cooper in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC not used at all. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2006 | 2dr Hatch 115-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
flat | med | none | 5 | 20 | 5 | 70 | 70 | 29.6 |
| flat | light | none | 5 | 10 | 5 | 80 | 70 | 40.0 | ||
| 2006 | 2dr Hatch 115-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
flat | med | none | 5 | 15 | 5 | 75 | 70 | 34.8 |
| Averages | flat | med | none | 5 | 15 | 5 | 75 | 70 | 34.8 | |
| With the 115-horsepower 1.6L I4 engine, 5-speed manual transmission, and front-wheel drive, the 2006 MINI Cooper has been averaging
34.8 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2006 MINI Coopers in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 70 miles per hour (about 75 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (15 percent), in heavy traffic (5 percent), and in the suburbs (5 percent). In addition the average 2006 MINI Cooper in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC not used at all. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2006 | 2dr Convertible supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
flat | med | light | 10 | 20 | 10 | 60 | 65 | 31.4 |
| 2006 | 2dr Convertible supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
flat | med | light | 10 | 20 | 10 | 60 | 65 | 31.4 |
| Averages | flat | med | light | 10 | 20 | 10 | 60 | 65 | 31.4 | |
| With the supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 engine, 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive, 2006 MINI Cooper gas mileage has been averaging
31.4 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2006 MINI Coopers in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 65 miles per hour (about 60 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (20 percent), in heavy traffic (10 percent), and in the suburbs (10 percent). In addition the average 2006 MINI Cooper in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC on only some of the time. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2005 | 2dr Hatch supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
flat | light | hvy | 5 | 80 | 15 | 0 | N/A | 20.2 |
| flat | light | hvy | 10 | 80 | 10 | 0 | N/A | 20.0 | ||
| flat | light | hvy | 5 | 80 | 15 | 0 | N/A | 19.5 | ||
| flat | light | hvy | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 70 | 29.8 | ||
| 2005 | 2dr Hatch supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
flat | light | hvy | 5 | 60 | 10 | 25 | 70 | 22.4 |
| Averages | flat | light | hvy | 5 | 60 | 10 | 25 | 70 | 22.4 | |
| With the supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 engine, 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive, 2005 MINI Cooper fuel economy has been averaging
22.4 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2005 MINI Coopers in this analysis were driven mostly in the city (about 60 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were on the highway at an average speed of 70 miles per hour (25 percent), in the suburbs (10 percent), and in heavy traffic (5 percent). In addition the average 2005 MINI Cooper in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC on most or all of the time. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2005 | 2dr Hatch supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
mtns | lead | light | 5 | 25 | 15 | 55 | 80 | 27.0 |
| mtns | lead | light | 5 | 25 | 15 | 55 | 80 | 30.0 | ||
| flat | med | none | 20 | 10 | 30 | 40 | 65 | 24.0 | ||
| flat | light | hvy | 10 | 10 | 10 | 70 | 60 | 28.0 | ||
| flat | light | none | 0 | 15 | 5 | 80 | 65 | 31.0 | ||
| 2005 | 2dr Hatch supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
hills | med | light | 8 | 17 | 15 | 60 | 70 | 28.0 |
| Averages | hills | med | light | 8 | 17 | 15 | 60 | 70 | 28.0 | |
| With the supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 engine, 6-speed manual transmission, and front-wheel drive, the 2005 MINI Cooper has been averaging
28.0 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2005 MINI Coopers in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 70 miles per hour (about 60 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (17 percent), in the suburbs (15 percent), and in heavy traffic (8 percent). In addition the average 2005 MINI Cooper in this analysis was driven on hilly terrain with a medium foot and the AC on only some of the time. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2005 | 2dr Hatch 115-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
flat | light | none | 19 | 6 | 31 | 44 | 65 | 36.0 |
| flat | med | none | 10 | 30 | 10 | 50 | 60 | 28.7 | ||
| 2005 | 2dr Hatch 115-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
flat | med | none | 15 | 18 | 21 | 47 | 63 | 32.4 |
| Averages | flat | med | none | 15 | 18 | 21 | 47 | 63 | 32.4 | |
| With the 115-horsepower 1.6L I4 engine, 5-speed manual transmission, and front-wheel drive, 2005 MINI Cooper gas mileage has been averaging
32.4 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2005 MINI Coopers in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 63 miles per hour (about 47 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (21 percent), in the city (18 percent), and in heavy traffic (15 percent). In addition the average 2005 MINI Cooper in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC not used at all. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2005 | 2dr Convertible supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
flat | light | none | 0 | 10 | 10 | 80 | 70 | 29.7 |
| hills | lead | none | 0 | 12 | 0 | 88 | 60 | 28.6 | ||
| 2005 | 2dr Convertible supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
hills | med | none | 0 | 11 | 5 | 84 | 65 | 29.2 |
| Averages | hills | med | none | 0 | 11 | 5 | 84 | 65 | 29.2 | |
| With the supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 engine, 6-speed manual transmission, and front-wheel drive, 2005 MINI Cooper fuel economy has been averaging
29.2 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2005 MINI Coopers in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 65 miles per hour (about 84 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (11 percent), in the suburbs (5 percent), and in heavy traffic (0 percent). In addition the average 2005 MINI Cooper in this analysis was driven on hilly terrain with a medium foot and the AC not used at all. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2004 | 2dr Hatch supercharged 163hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
flat | med | light | 5 | 5 | 30 | 60 | 70 | 27.3 |
| flat | med | none | 0 | 10 | 0 | 90 | 70 | 32.6 | ||
| 2004 | 2dr Hatch supercharged 163hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
flat | med | light | 3 | 8 | 15 | 75 | 70 | 30.0 |
| Averages | flat | med | light | 3 | 8 | 15 | 75 | 70 | 30.0 | |
| With the supercharged 163hp 1.6L I4 engine, 6-speed manual transmission, and front-wheel drive, the 2004 MINI Cooper has been averaging
30.0 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2004 MINI Coopers in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 70 miles per hour (about 75 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (15 percent), in the city (8 percent), and in heavy traffic (3 percent). In addition the average 2004 MINI Cooper in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC on only some of the time. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2004 | 2dr Hatch 115-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
flat | light | none | 0 | 15 | 35 | 50 | 74 | 33.6 |
| 2004 | 2dr Hatch 115-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
flat | light | none | 0 | 15 | 35 | 50 | 74 | 33.6 |
| Averages | flat | light | none | 0 | 15 | 35 | 50 | 74 | 33.6 | |
| With the 115-horsepower 1.6L I4 engine, 5-speed manual transmission, and front-wheel drive, 2004 MINI Cooper gas mileage has been averaging
33.6 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2004 MINI Coopers in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 74 miles per hour (about 50 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (35 percent), in the city (15 percent), and in heavy traffic (0 percent). In addition the average 2004 MINI Cooper in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC not used at all. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2003 | 2dr Hatch supercharged 163hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
flat | med | none | 0 | 20 | 65 | 15 | 65 | 26.3 |
| flat | med | none | 0 | 5 | 0 | 95 | 65 | 35.3 | ||
| flat | med | none | 0 | 20 | 65 | 15 | 65 | 28.4 | ||
| 2003 | 2dr Hatch supercharged 163hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
flat | med | none | 0 | 15 | 43 | 42 | 65 | 30.0 |
| Averages | flat | med | none | 0 | 15 | 43 | 42 | 65 | 30.0 | |
| With the supercharged 163hp 1.6L I4 engine, 6-speed manual transmission, and front-wheel drive, 2003 MINI Cooper fuel economy has been averaging
30.0 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2003 MINI Coopers in this analysis were driven mostly in the suburbs (about 43 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were on the highway at an average speed of 65 miles per hour (42 percent), in the city (15 percent), and in heavy traffic (0 percent). In addition the average 2003 MINI Cooper in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC not used at all. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2003 | 2dr Hatch 115-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
flat | med | none | 0 | 100 | 0 | 0 | N/A | 25.0 |
| flat | med | light | 0 | 0 | 33 | 67 | 85 | 29.4 | ||
| flat | med | light | 10 | 60 | 15 | 15 | 70 | 27.3 | ||
| 2003 | 2dr Hatch 115-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
flat | med | light | 3 | 53 | 16 | 27 | 78 | 27.2 |
| Averages | flat | med | light | 3 | 53 | 16 | 27 | 78 | 27.2 | |
| With the 115-horsepower 1.6L I4 engine, 6-speed shiftable CVT transmission, and front-wheel drive, the 2003 MINI Cooper has been averaging
27.2 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2003 MINI Coopers in this analysis were driven mostly in the city (about 53 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were on the highway at an average speed of 78 miles per hour (27 percent), in the suburbs (16 percent), and in heavy traffic (3 percent). In addition the average 2003 MINI Cooper in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC on only some of the time. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2003 | 2dr Hatch 115-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
flat | light | hvy | 22 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 70 | 34.0 |
| flat | med | none | 0 | 42 | 0 | 58 | 60 | 27.8 | ||
| flat | lead | none | 0 | 20 | 60 | 20 | 74 | 29.4 | ||
| flat | light | light | 15 | 50 | 15 | 20 | 60 | 23.0 | ||
| flat | light | light | 0 | 75 | 25 | 0 | N/A | 21.5 | ||
| 2003 | 2dr Hatch 115-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
flat | med | light | 7 | 42 | 25 | 25 | 66 | 27.1 |
| Averages | flat | med | light | 7 | 42 | 25 | 25 | 66 | 27.1 | |
| With the 115-horsepower 1.6L I4 engine, 5-speed manual transmission, and front-wheel drive, 2003 MINI Cooper gas mileage has been averaging
27.1 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2003 MINI Coopers in this analysis were driven mostly in the city (about 42 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (25 percent), on the highway at an average speed of 66 miles per hour (25 percent), and in heavy traffic (7 percent). In addition the average 2003 MINI Cooper in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC on only some of the time. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2002 | 2dr Hatch supercharged 163hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
flat | lead | hvy | 0 | 0 | 40 | 60 | 70 | 27.0 |
| flat | light | light | 2 | 10 | 80 | 8 | 60 | 30.4 | ||
| 2002 | 2dr Hatch supercharged 163hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
flat | med | hvy | 1 | 5 | 60 | 34 | 65 | 28.7 |
| Averages | flat | med | hvy | 1 | 5 | 60 | 34 | 65 | 28.7 | |
| With the supercharged 163hp 1.6L I4 engine, 6-speed manual transmission, and front-wheel drive, 2002 MINI Cooper fuel economy has been averaging
28.7 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2002 MINI Coopers in this analysis were driven mostly in the suburbs (about 60 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were on the highway at an average speed of 65 miles per hour (34 percent), in the city (5 percent), and in heavy traffic (1 percent). In addition the average 2002 MINI Cooper in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC on most or all of the time. |
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| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2002 | 2dr Hatch 115-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
hills | med | hvy | 10 | 20 | 50 | 20 | 75 | 30.0 |
| 2002 | 2dr Hatch 115-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
hills | med | hvy | 10 | 20 | 50 | 20 | 75 | 30.0 |
| Averages | hills | med | hvy | 10 | 20 | 50 | 20 | 75 | 30.0 | |
| With the 115-horsepower 1.6L I4 engine, 5-speed manual transmission, and front-wheel drive, the 2002 MINI Cooper has been averaging
30.0 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2002 MINI Coopers in this analysis were driven mostly in the suburbs (about 50 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were on the highway at an average speed of 75 miles per hour (20 percent), in the city (20 percent), and in heavy traffic (10 percent). In addition the average 2002 MINI Cooper in this analysis was driven on hilly terrain with a medium foot and the AC on most or all of the time. |
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Real MINI Cooper MPG
| MINI Cooper Fuel Economy: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The marketed fuel efficiency ratings are somewhat accurate. In city driving, I'm getting the "rated" 27 mpg. That rate, however, decreases as idle times (red light, stop sign, stuck in traffic, warming up the engine, etc.) increases. The 36 highway mpg can only be achieved if you stick between 65-70 mph, even on sixth gear. Regardless, getting relatively high fuel efficiency from a car that such a joy to drive is one of it's best selling points. |
| 2010 | 2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
41mpg combined! |
| 2009 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Best mpg I've had in a car, solid 33 just about everywhere I go. |
| 2009 | 2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
With the 09 Cooper (not the S model), it was easy to get over 40mpg on 55mph roads. On 70mph highways, it was more like 35mpg. Was wonderful to fill up and see over 500 miles of range. |
| 2009 | 2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
as a daily commuter, over 30 mpg is great |
| 2009 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 208hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
I get an average of 29+MPG around town with the air conditioning turned on. I have got 34mpg on a 200 mile trip on country roads and I just did 404.9 miles at 85/90mph A/C on with a 300 pound passenger on I-95 and got 32.4mpg. This is all normal driving. |
| 2008 | 2dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
What is not to like about 40 mpg. Granted, I do mostly highway miles, but even with my city driving mixed in, I am still getting close to 40 overall (39.5 to be exact). |
| 2006 | 2dr Hatch supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Average over the cars lifetime is 26MPG. Not stellar, but damn good. Credit the light weight for positives on this and the handling and performance categories. |
| 2006 | 2dr Hatch supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Great for a sports car. |
| 2005 | 2dr Hatch 115-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
37 mpg on freeway, 34 mpg around town. |
| 2003 | 2dr Hatch 115-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
At 36mpg hwy for a high end car, that ranks with the best in all categories |
| 2003 | 2dr Hatch supercharged 163hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
With regular fuel and highway driving I was often getting 32 miles per gallon. With the new ethanol blends and more city driving the fuel economy has dropped to 27mph or so. |
| 2003 | 2dr Hatch 115-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Fair mpg, but not the only reason to drive a mini.Averages about 23 mpg around town and 30+ on the highway.Does use high test gas. |
