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2003-2010 MINI Cooper MPG & Fuel Cost
8 model years · 22–32 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 8 of 10 small car configurations, MY2010. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2003-2010 MINI Cooper at a glance
The 2003-2010 MINI Cooper covers 8 model years in the EPA database (55 configurations in all), rated 22–32 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2010, costs about $2,510 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Cooper 1.6L 4-cyl FWD (32 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010; 2004 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 32 MPG, was reached in 2008, 2009 and 2010.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2003-2010 MINI Cooper by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Gas | 27–32 MPG | $2,510–$2,980 | Ratings changed |
| 2009 | Gas | 26–32 MPG | $2,510–$3,090 | Ratings changed |
| 2008 | Gas | 23–32 MPG | $2,510–$3,490 | Ratings changed |
| 2007 | Gas | 23–31 MPG | $2,590–$3,490 | Ratings changed |
| 2006 | Gas | 22–28 MPG | $2,870–$3,650 | Ratings changed |
| 2005 | Gas | 24–28 MPG | $2,870–$3,350 | Ratings changed |
| 2004 | Gas | 25–28 MPG | $2,870–$3,210 | Same EPA ratings as 2003 |
| 2003 | Gas | 25–28 MPG | $2,870–$3,210 | First year |
What the 2010 Cooper 1.6L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$209
$2,510 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.18
Per 100 miles
$16.73
Five years
$12,550
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$760less a year
Class median $3,270 a year, MY2010
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2010 MINI Cooper MPG
Versus 2009: The most efficient configuration stays at 32 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,510.
Gas configurations (8)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient) | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 28 | 37 | 32 | $2,510 |
| Convertible 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 28 | 36 | 31 | $2,590 |
| S 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 26 | 34 | 29 | $2,770 |
| S Convertible 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 26 | 34 | 29 | $2,770 |
| Convertible 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S6) | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 25 | 33 | 28 | $2,870 |
| Cooper 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S6) | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 25 | 33 | 28 | $2,870 |
| S 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S6) | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 24 | 32 | 27 | $2,980 |
| S Convertible 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S6) | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 24 | 32 | 27 | $2,980 |
8 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2009 MINI Cooper MPG
26–32 MPG · $2,510–$3,090/yr
Versus 2008: The most efficient configuration stays at 32 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,510.
Gas configurations (8)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient) | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 28 | 37 | 32 | $2,510 |
| Convertible 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 28 | 36 | 32 | $2,510 |
| Cooper 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S6) | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 25 | 34 | 29 | $2,770 |
| S 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 26 | 34 | 29 | $2,770 |
| Convertible 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S6) | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 25 | 34 | 29 | $2,770 |
| S Convertible 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 26 | 34 | 29 | $2,770 |
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| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S Convertible 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S6) | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 23 | 32 | 27 | $2,980 |
| S 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S6) | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 23 | 32 | 26 | $3,090 |
8 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2008 MINI Cooper MPG
23–32 MPG · $2,510–$3,490/yr
Versus 2007: The most efficient configuration moves from 31 to 32 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,590 to $2,510, $80 less.
Gas configurations (8)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient) | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 28 | 37 | 32 | $2,510 |
| Cooper 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S6) | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 26 | 34 | 29 | $2,770 |
| S 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 26 | 34 | 29 | $2,770 |
| S 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S6) | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 23 | 32 | 27 | $2,980 |
| Convertible 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 23 | 32 | 26 | $3,090 |
| Convertible 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 22 | 30 | 25 | $3,210 |
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| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S Convertible 1.6L 4-cyl supercharged FWD Manual 6-spd | 1.6L 4-cyl supercharged | FWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | $3,350 |
| S Convertible 1.6L 4-cyl supercharged FWD Automatic (S6) | 1.6L 4-cyl supercharged | FWD | 19 | 29 | 23 | $3,490 |
8 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2007 MINI Cooper MPG
23–31 MPG · $2,590–$3,490/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2006: The most efficient configuration moves from 28 to 31 MPG, up 3. Its annual cost goes from $2,870 to $2,590, $280 less.
Gas configurations (8)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient) | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 27 | 36 | 31 | $2,590 |
| Cooper 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S6) | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 26 | 33 | 29 | $2,770 |
| S 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 25 | 32 | 28 | $2,870 |
| Convertible 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 23 | 32 | 26 | $3,090 |
| S 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S6) | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 23 | 30 | 26 | $3,090 |
| Convertible 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 22 | 30 | 25 | $3,210 |
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| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S Convertible 1.6L 4-cyl supercharged FWD Manual 6-spd | 1.6L 4-cyl supercharged | FWD | 21 | 28 | 24 | $3,350 |
| S Convertible 1.6L 4-cyl supercharged FWD Automatic (S6) | 1.6L 4-cyl supercharged | FWD | 20 | 29 | 23 | $3,490 |
8 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2006 MINI Cooper MPG
22–28 MPG · $2,870–$3,650/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2005: The most efficient configuration stays at 28 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,870.
Gas configurations (9)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 24 | 33 | 28 | $2,870 |
| Convertible 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 24 | 32 | 27 | $2,980 |
| Cooper 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 23 | 31 | 26 | $3,090 |
| Convertible 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 23 | 30 | 25 | $3,210 |
| S 1.6L 4-cyl supercharged FWD Manual 6-spd | 1.6L 4-cyl supercharged | FWD | 22 | 29 | 24 | $3,350 |
| S 1.6L 4-cyl supercharged FWD Automatic (S6) | 1.6L 4-cyl supercharged | FWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | $3,350 |
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| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S Convertible 1.6L 4-cyl supercharged FWD Manual 6-spd | 1.6L 4-cyl supercharged | FWD | 22 | 29 | 24 | $3,350 |
| S Convertible 1.6L 4-cyl supercharged FWD Automatic (S6) | 1.6L 4-cyl supercharged | FWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | $3,350 |
| S JCWorks GP Kit | 1.6L 4-cyl supercharged | FWD | 20 | 27 | 22 | $3,650 |
9 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2005 MINI Cooper MPG
24–28 MPG · $2,870–$3,350/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2004: The most efficient configuration stays at 28 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,870.
Gas configurations (8)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 24 | 33 | 28 | $2,870 |
| Convertible 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 24 | 32 | 27 | $2,980 |
| Cooper 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 23 | 31 | 26 | $3,090 |
| Convertible 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 23 | 30 | 25 | $3,210 |
| S 1.6L 4-cyl supercharged FWD Manual 6-spd | 1.6L 4-cyl supercharged | FWD | 22 | 29 | 24 | $3,350 |
| S Convertible 1.6L 4-cyl supercharged FWD Manual 6-spd | 1.6L 4-cyl supercharged | FWD | 22 | 29 | 24 | $3,350 |
Show 0 more configurations
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S 1.6L 4-cyl supercharged FWD Automatic (S6) | 1.6L 4-cyl supercharged | FWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | $3,350 |
| S Convertible 1.6L 4-cyl supercharged FWD Automatic (S6) | 1.6L 4-cyl supercharged | FWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | $3,350 |
8 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2004 MINI Cooper MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2003
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2004 MINI Cooper as for the 2003 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2003 section above.See 2003
2003 MINI Cooper MPG
25–28 MPG · $2,870–$3,210/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 25 | 33 | 28 | $2,870 |
| S | 1.6L 4-cyl supercharged | FWD | 22 | 31 | 25 | $3,210 |
| Cooper 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 22 | 29 | 25 | $3,210 |
3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are 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: $2,990 in California and $2,180 in Texas, a $810 difference.
- California $2,990
- Washington $2,820
- New York $2,480
- Florida $2,290
- Texas $2,180
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2010 small car models.
Generations
- 2002
- 2003-2010
- 2011-2013
- 2014-2027* (J01)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2003-2010 MINI Cooper get?
EPA rates the 2003-2010 MINI Cooper at 22–32 MPG combined across 55 configurations and 8 model years. The most efficient version, the 2010 Cooper 1.6L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 32 MPG (28 city, 37 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2003-2010 MINI Cooper?
The Cooper 1.6L 4-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 32 MPG, in 2008, 2009 and 2010. The lowest top rating, 28 MPG, was in 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2003-2010 MINI Cooper?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010. In 2004 the values repeat the year before.
How does the 2003-2010 MINI Cooper compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2002 MINI Cooper) is rated 25 MPG combined and costs $3,210 a year to fuel; the 2003-2010 model is rated 22–32 MPG and costs $2,510–$3,650 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2010 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 $2,510 a year. Across all 8 configurations the cost runs $2,510–$2,980 a year. That is a $470 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2010 MINI Cooper 100 miles?
About $16.73 per 100 miles for the Cooper 1.6L 4-cyl FWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $16.73 and $19.87 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2010 MINI Cooper more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Cooper 1.6L 4-cyl FWD is rated 28 city and 37 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 9 MPG.
How does the 2010 MINI Cooper compare with other small car configurations?
The Cooper 1.6L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,510 a year to fuel, $760 less than the class median of $3,270, and less than 8 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 338 rated small car configurations for MY2010, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2010 MINI Cooper different from the 2009 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 32 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,510. EPA lists 8 configurations for 2010 against 8 configurations for 2009. See the 2009 MINI Cooper for that year.