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- MY2009–2027
MINI John Cooper Works MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
19 model years · 2009–2027
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
MINI John Cooper Works fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the MINI John Cooper Works for 19 model years, 2009 to 2027. Across those years its combined rating runs 24–30 MPG. The latest model year, 2027, has 2 configurations rated 30 MPG combined and costing $2,670–$2,710 a year to fuel at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2009 is the 2027 JCW 2 Door 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD, at 30 MPG. Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA, so its row may gain configurations.
MINI John Cooper Works MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-2027* Generation page | ||
| 2027 (partial) | 30 | $2,670–$2,710 |
| 2026 | 30 | $2,640–$2,710 |
| 2025 | 26–30 | $2,640–$3,140 |
| 2020-2024 Generation page | ||
| 2024 | 26–29 | $2,730–$3,150 |
| 2023 | 25–29 | $2,800–$3,170 |
| 2022 | 25–29 | $2,810–$3,170 |
| 2021 | 26–29 | $2,780–$3,080 |
| 2020 | 26–29 | $2,780–$3,080 |
| 2017-2019 Generation page | ||
| 2019 | 24–28 | $2,850–$3,330 |
| 2018 | 24–28 | $2,850–$3,320 |
| 2017 | 25–28 | $2,860–$3,170 |
| 2009-2016 Generation page | ||
| 2016 | 25–27 | $2,940–$3,160 |
| 2015 | 25–29 | $2,770–$3,160 |
| 2014 | 29 | $2,740–$2,760 |
| 2013 | 28–29 | $2,770–$2,840 |
| 2012 | 28 | $2,910 |
| 2011 | 28 | $2,910 |
| 2010 | 28 | $2,870 |
| 2009 | 29 | $2,770 |
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 John Cooper Works generations
4 generations between 2009 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 John Cooper Works's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the MINI John Cooper Works run 24–30 MPG across model years 2009 to 2027. The latest year, 2027, is rated 30 MPG.
Which MINI John Cooper Works model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2027 MINI John Cooper Works JCW 2 Door 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD has the highest combined rating since 2009, at 30 MPG.
How much does a MINI John Cooper Works cost to fuel per year?
For MY2027, EPA-rated configurations cost $2,670–$2,710 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $2,670.
Has the MINI John Cooper Works's fuel economy improved over time?
Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 29 MPG in 2009 to 30 MPG in 2027, 1 MPG more.
How many generations of the MINI John Cooper Works are there?
EPA data covers 4 generations of the MINI John Cooper Works: 2025-2027*, 2020-2024, 2017-2019, 2009-2016. Each has its own page with a table for every model year.