Shown: 2017 Mini Countryman John Cooper Works ALL4 2.0. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Newest year: 2019
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2017-2019 MINI John Cooper Works MPG & Fuel Cost

3 model years · 24–28 MPG combined

Combined

City

Highway

Annual fuel cost · Convertible 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD

$2,850

15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)

Cheaper to fuel than 7 of 10 small car configurations, MY2019. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.

Previous generation: 2009-2016 Next generation: 2020-2024

2017-2019 MINI John Cooper Works at a glance

The 2017-2019 MINI John Cooper Works covers 3 model years in the EPA database (18 configurations in all), rated 24–28 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2019, costs about $2,850 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Convertible 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD (28 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2018 and 2019.

2017-2019 MINI John Cooper Works by model year

2017-2019 MINI John Cooper Works: EPA combined rating and yearly fuel cost for each model year
Model year	Powertrains	Combined	$/yr	EPA ratings
2019	Gas	24–28 MPG	$2,850–$3,330	Ratings changed
2018	Gas	24–28 MPG	$2,850–$3,320	Ratings changed
2017	Gas	25–28 MPG	$2,860–$3,170	First year

What the 2019 Convertible 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs to drive

Per month

$238

$2,850 a year ÷ 12

Per 25 miles

$4.75

Per 100 miles

$19.00

Five years

$14,250

5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level

vs the small car median

$380less a year

Class median $3,230 a year, MY2019

Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2019 MINI John Cooper Works MPG

Versus 2018: The most efficient configuration stays at 28 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,850.

Gas · 2.0L

Combined

24–28 MPG

Per year

$2,850–$3,330

Gas configurations (8)

2019 MINI John Cooper Works gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Convertible 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S6) (Most efficient)	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	FWD	25	33	28	$2,850
Hardtop 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S6)	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	FWD	25	32	28	$2,860
Hardtop 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	FWD	23	32	26	$3,060
Clubman All4 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD Automatic (S8)	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	AWD	23	31	26	$3,130
Convertible 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	FWD	22	31	25	$3,170
JCW Countryman All4 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD Automatic (S8)	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	AWD	22	30	25	$3,190
JCW Countryman All4 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD Manual 6-spd	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	AWD	21	30	24	$3,320
Clubman All4 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD Manual 6-spd	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	AWD	21	30	24	$3,330

8 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2018 MINI John Cooper Works MPG

24–28 MPG · $2,850–$3,320/yr

Versus 2017: The most efficient configuration stays at 28 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,860 to $2,850, $10 less.

Gas · 2.0L

Combined

24–28 MPG

Per year

$2,850–$3,320

Gas configurations (6)

2018 MINI John Cooper Works gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Convertible 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S6) (Most efficient)	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	FWD	25	33	28	$2,850
Hardtop 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S6)	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	FWD	25	32	28	$2,850
Hardtop 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	FWD	23	32	26	$3,060
Clubman All4 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD Automatic (S8)	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	AWD	23	31	26	$3,080
Convertible 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	FWD	22	31	25	$3,170
Clubman All4 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD Manual 6-spd	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	AWD	21	31	24	$3,320

6 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2017 MINI John Cooper Works MPG

25–28 MPG · $2,860–$3,170/yr

Gas · 2.0L

Combined

25–28 MPG

Per year

$2,860–$3,170

Gas configurations (4)

2017 MINI John Cooper Works gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Hardtop 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S6) (Most efficient)	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	FWD	25	32	28	$2,860
Convertible 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S6)	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	FWD	24	32	27	$2,970
Hardtop 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	FWD	23	32	26	$3,050
Convertible 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	FWD	22	31	25	$3,170

4 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 Convertible 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD: $3,400 in California and $2,470 in Texas, a $930 difference.

California $3,400
Washington $3,200
New York $2,810
Florida $2,600
Texas $2,470

Gasoline prices: California: California state average; Washington: Washington state average; New York: New York state average; Florida: Florida state average; Texas: Texas state average (Sep 2026).

Fuel cost in every state

Similar cars

Closest combined MPG among MY2019 small car models.

2019 BMW 2 Series

28 MPG · $2,890/yr

2019 Volvo S60

28 MPG · $2,870/yr

2019 Acura ILX

28 MPG · $2,880/yr

2019 Jaguar XE

28 MPG · $2,830/yr

EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · Prices: EIA regular gasoline, U.S. average, Sep 2026 ($4.36/gal) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

Generations

All MINI John Cooper Works years All MINI models

Frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2017-2019 MINI John Cooper Works get?

EPA rates the 2017-2019 MINI John Cooper Works at 24–28 MPG combined across 18 configurations and 3 model years. The most efficient version, the 2019 Convertible 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD, is rated 28 MPG (25 city, 33 highway).

Which years had the best MPG in the 2017-2019 MINI John Cooper Works?

Every model year of the 2017-2019 MINI John Cooper Works tops out at 28 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.

Did EPA ratings change during the 2017-2019 MINI John Cooper Works?

Yes. Ratings changed in 2018 and 2019.

How does the 2017-2019 MINI John Cooper Works compare with the previous generation?

The previous generation (2009-2016 MINI John Cooper Works) is rated 25–29 MPG combined and costs $2,740–$3,160 a year to fuel; the 2017-2019 model is rated 24–28 MPG and costs $2,850–$3,330 a year.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2019 MINI John Cooper Works per year?

Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Convertible 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $2,850 a year. Across all 8 configurations the cost runs $2,850–$3,330 a year. That is a $480 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.

How much does it cost to drive a 2019 MINI John Cooper Works 100 miles?

About $19.00 per 100 miles for the Convertible 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $19.00 and $22.20 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.

Is the 2019 MINI John Cooper Works more efficient in the city or on the highway?

The Convertible 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD is rated 25 city and 33 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 8 MPG.

How does the 2019 MINI John Cooper Works compare with other small car configurations?

The Convertible 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $2,850 a year to fuel, $380 less than the class median of $3,230, and less than 7 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 370 rated small car configurations for MY2019, not weighted by sales.

Is the 2019 MINI John Cooper Works different from the 2018 model?

The most efficient configuration stays at 28 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,850. EPA lists 8 configurations for 2019 against 6 configurations for 2018. See the 2018 MINI John Cooper Works for that year.