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MINI Cooper MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
26 model years · 2002–2027
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
MINI Cooper fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the MINI Cooper for 26 model years, 2002 to 2027. Across those years its combined rating runs 22–33 MPG. The latest model year, 2027, has 5 configurations rated 31 MPG combined and costing $2,550–$2,610 a year to fuel at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2002 is the 2014 (3-doors) 1.5L 3-cyl turbo FWD, at 33 MPG. Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA, so its row may gain configurations.
MINI Cooper MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | Electric (MPGe) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-2027* (J01) Generation page | |||
| 2027 (partial) | 31 | — | $2,550–$2,610 |
| 2026 | 30–32 | — | $2,510–$2,680 |
| 2025 | 30–32 | — | $2,510–$2,680 |
| 2024 | 27–32 | 110 | $840–$3,000 |
| 2023 | 27–32 | 110 | $840–$3,010 |
| 2022 | 26–32 | 110 | $840–$3,050 |
| 2021 | 26–31 | 108 | $860–$3,060 |
| 2020 | 29–31 | 108 | $860–$2,770 |
| 2019 | 26–32 | — | $2,550–$3,060 |
| 2018 | 26–32 | — | $2,540–$3,060 |
| 2017 | 26–32 | — | $2,550–$3,050 |
| 2016 | 26–32 | — | $2,510–$3,040 |
| 2015 | 27–32 | — | $2,470–$2,970 |
| 2014 | 28–33 | — | $2,470–$2,900 |
| 2011-2013 Generation page | |||
| 2013 | 29–32 | — | $2,520–$2,780 |
| 2012 | 28–32 | — | $2,520–$2,830 |
| 2011 | 28–32 | — | $2,530–$2,830 |
| 2003-2010 Generation page | |||
| 2010 | 27–32 | — | $2,510–$2,980 |
| 2009 | 26–32 | — | $2,510–$3,090 |
| 2008 | 23–32 | — | $2,510–$3,490 |
| 2007 | 23–31 | — | $2,590–$3,490 |
| 2006 | 22–28 | — | $2,870–$3,650 |
| 2005 | 24–28 | — | $2,870–$3,350 |
| 2004 | 25–28 | — | $2,870–$3,210 |
| 2003 | 25–28 | — | $2,870–$3,210 |
| 2002 Generation page | |||
| 2002 | 25 | — | $3,210 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
MINI Cooper generations
4 generations between 2002 and 2027. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2027 powertrain options
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Frequently asked questions
What is the MINI Cooper's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the MINI Cooper run 22–33 MPG across model years 2002 to 2027. The latest year, 2027, is rated 31 MPG.
Which MINI Cooper model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2014 MINI Cooper (3-doors) 1.5L 3-cyl turbo FWD has the highest combined rating since 2002, at 33 MPG.
How much does a MINI Cooper cost to fuel per year?
For MY2027, EPA-rated configurations cost $2,550–$2,610 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $2,550.
Has the MINI Cooper's fuel economy improved over time?
Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 25 MPG in 2002 to 31 MPG in 2027, 6 MPG more.
Is there a hybrid, plug-in or electric MINI Cooper?
Yes. Electric versions are rated from 2020 to 2024 (108–110 MPGe).
Which MINI Cooper model years have the same ratings?
EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2004. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.
How many generations of the MINI Cooper are there?
EPA data covers 4 generations of the MINI Cooper: 2014-2027*, 2011-2013, 2003-2010, 2002. Each has its own page with a table for every model year.