- Newest year: 2002
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2002 MINI Cooper MPG & Fuel Cost
1 configuration · 25 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 5 of 10 small car configurations, MY2002. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2002 MINI Cooper at a glance
The 2002 MINI Cooper has 1 configuration in the EPA database, rated 25 MPG combined. The most efficient is the Cooper 1.6L 4-cyl FWD at 25 MPG, which costs about $3,210 a year to fuel at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The Cooper 1.6L 4-cyl FWD costs less to fuel than 5 of 10 small car configurations rated for MY2002 (class median $3,270 a year).
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
What the 2002 Cooper 1.6L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$268
$3,210 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$5.35
Per 100 miles
$21.40
Five years
$16,050
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$60less a year
Class median $3,270 a year, MY2002
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2002 MINI Cooper MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper (Most efficient) | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 22 | 29 | 25 | $3,210 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Cooper 1.6L 4-cyl FWD: $3,830 in California and $2,790 in Texas, a $1,040 difference.
- California $3,830
- Washington $3,600
- New York $3,170
- Florida $2,930
- Texas $2,790
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Closest combined MPG among MY2002 small car models.
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Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2002 MINI Cooper get?
EPA rates the 2002 MINI Cooper at 25 MPG combined across 1 configuration. The most efficient, the Cooper 1.6L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 25 MPG combined (22 city / 29 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2002 MINI Cooper per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Cooper 1.6L 4-cyl FWD costs about $3,210 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $3,210 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2002 MINI Cooper 100 miles?
About $21.40 per 100 miles for the Cooper 1.6L 4-cyl FWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2002 MINI Cooper more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Cooper 1.6L 4-cyl FWD is rated 22 city and 29 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.
How does the 2002 MINI Cooper compare with other small car configurations?
The Cooper 1.6L 4-cyl FWD costs about $3,210 a year to fuel, $60 less than the class median of $3,270, and less than 5 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 331 rated small car configurations for MY2002, not weighted by sales.