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2025-2027 MINI John Cooper Works MPG & Fuel Cost
3 model years · 26–30 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, MY2027. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2025-2027 MINI John Cooper Works at a glance
The 2025-2027 MINI John Cooper Works covers 3 model years in the EPA database (7 configurations in all), rated 26–30 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2027, costs about $2,670 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the JCW 2 Door 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD (30 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2026 and 2027.
Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA (2 configurations listed so far), so rows may be added.
2025-2027 MINI John Cooper Works by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 (partial) | Gas | 30 MPG | $2,670–$2,710 | Ratings changed |
| 2026 | Gas | 30 MPG | $2,640–$2,710 | Ratings changed |
| 2025 | Gas | 26–30 MPG | $2,640–$3,140 | First year |
What the 2027 JCW 2 Door 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs to drive
Per month
$223
$2,670 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.45
Per 100 miles
$17.80
Five years
$13,350
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$40less a year
Class median $2,710 a year, MY2027
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2027 MINI John Cooper Works MPG
Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA (2 configurations listed so far), so rows may be added.
Versus 2026: The most efficient configuration stays at 30 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,640 to $2,670, $30 more.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JCW 2 Door (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 26 | 37 | 30 | $2,670 |
| JCW Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 26 | 35 | 30 | $2,710 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2026 MINI John Cooper Works MPG
30 MPG · $2,640–$2,710/yr
Versus 2025: The most efficient configuration stays at 30 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,640.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JCW 2 Door (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 27 | 37 | 30 | $2,640 |
| JCW Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 26 | 35 | 30 | $2,710 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2025 MINI John Cooper Works MPG
26–30 MPG · $2,640–$3,140/yr
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JCW Hardtop 2 Door (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 27 | 37 | 30 | $2,640 |
| JCW Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 26 | 35 | 30 | $2,710 |
| JCW Countryman All4 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 23 | 30 | 26 | $3,140 |
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 JCW 2 Door 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD: $3,180 in California and $2,310 in Texas, a $870 difference.
- California $3,180
- Washington $2,990
- New York $2,630
- Florida $2,440
- Texas $2,310
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Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2025-2027 MINI John Cooper Works get?
EPA rates the 2025-2027 MINI John Cooper Works at 26–30 MPG combined across 7 configurations and 3 model years. The most efficient version, the 2027 JCW 2 Door 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD, is rated 30 MPG (26 city, 37 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2025-2027 MINI John Cooper Works?
Every model year of the 2025-2027 MINI John Cooper Works tops out at 30 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2025-2027 MINI John Cooper Works?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2026 and 2027.
How does the 2025-2027 MINI John Cooper Works compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2020-2024 MINI John Cooper Works) is rated 25–29 MPG combined and costs $2,730–$3,170 a year to fuel; the 2025-2027 model is rated 26–30 MPG and costs $2,640–$3,140 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2027 MINI John Cooper Works per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the JCW 2 Door 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $2,670 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $2,670–$2,710 a year. That is a $40 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2027 MINI John Cooper Works 100 miles?
About $17.80 per 100 miles for the JCW 2 Door 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $17.80 and $18.07 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2027 MINI John Cooper Works more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The JCW 2 Door 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD is rated 26 city and 37 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 11 MPG.
How does the 2027 MINI John Cooper Works compare with other small car configurations?
The JCW 2 Door 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $2,670 a year to fuel, $40 less than the class median of $2,710, and less than 5 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 95 rated small car configurations for MY2027, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2027 MINI John Cooper Works different from the 2026 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 30 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,640 to $2,670, $30 more. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2027 against 2 configurations for 2026. See the 2026 MINI John Cooper Works for that year.