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2014-2016 MINI Paceman 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 6 of 10 small car configurations, MY2016. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2014-2016 MINI Paceman at a glance
The 2014-2016 MINI Paceman covers 3 model years in the EPA database (24 configurations in all), rated 26–30 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2016, costs about $2,810 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Cooper Paceman 1.6L 4-cyl FWD (29 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2015 and 2016. The best combined rating in the generation, 30 MPG, was reached in 2014.
2014-2016 MINI Paceman by model year
What the 2016 Cooper Paceman 1.6L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$234
$2,810 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.68
Per 100 miles
$18.73
Five years
$14,050
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$210less a year
Class median $3,020 a year, MY2016
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2016 MINI Paceman MPG
Versus 2015: The most efficient configuration stays at 29 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,740 to $2,810, $70 more.
Gas configurations (8)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Paceman 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient) | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 26 | 32 | 29 | $2,810 |
| Cooper S Paceman 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 26 | 32 | 28 | $2,840 |
| Cooper S Paceman 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S6) | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 25 | 31 | 28 | $2,910 |
| Cooper S Paceman All4 1.6L 4-cyl turbo AWD Manual 6-spd | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 25 | 30 | 27 | $2,970 |
| JCW Paceman All4 1.6L 4-cyl turbo AWD Manual 6-spd | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 25 | 30 | 27 | $2,970 |
| Cooper Paceman 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S6) | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 25 | 29 | 27 | $3,010 |
| Cooper S Paceman All4 1.6L 4-cyl turbo AWD Automatic (S6) | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 23 | 30 | 26 | $3,110 |
| JCW Paceman All4 1.6L 4-cyl turbo AWD Automatic (S6) | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 23 | 30 | 26 | $3,110 |
8 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2015 MINI Paceman MPG
26–29 MPG · $2,740–$3,110/yr
Versus 2014: The most efficient configuration moves from 30 to 29 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,670 to $2,740, $70 more.
Gas configurations (8)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Paceman 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient) | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 27 | 33 | 29 | $2,740 |
| Cooper S Paceman 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 26 | 32 | 28 | $2,840 |
| Cooper S Paceman 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S6) | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 25 | 31 | 28 | $2,910 |
| Cooper S Paceman All4 1.6L 4-cyl turbo AWD Manual 6-spd | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 25 | 30 | 27 | $2,960 |
| JCW Paceman All4 1.6L 4-cyl turbo AWD Manual 6-spd | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 25 | 30 | 27 | $2,960 |
| Cooper Paceman 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S6) | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 25 | 29 | 27 | $3,010 |
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| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper S Paceman All4 1.6L 4-cyl turbo AWD Automatic (S6) | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 23 | 30 | 26 | $3,110 |
| JCW Paceman All4 1.6L 4-cyl turbo AWD Automatic (S6) | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 23 | 30 | 26 | $3,110 |
8 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2014 MINI Paceman MPG
26–30 MPG · $2,670–$3,110/yr
Gas configurations (8)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Paceman 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient) | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 27 | 34 | 30 | $2,670 |
| Cooper S Paceman 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 26 | 32 | 28 | $2,840 |
| Cooper S Paceman 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S6) | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 25 | 31 | 28 | $2,910 |
| Cooper S Paceman All4 1.6L 4-cyl turbo AWD Manual 6-spd | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 25 | 30 | 27 | $2,980 |
| JCW Paceman All4 1.6L 4-cyl turbo AWD Manual 6-spd | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 25 | 30 | 27 | $2,980 |
| Cooper Paceman 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S6) | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 25 | 29 | 27 | $3,010 |
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| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper S Paceman All4 1.6L 4-cyl turbo AWD Automatic (S6) | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 23 | 30 | 26 | $3,110 |
| JCW Paceman All4 1.6L 4-cyl turbo AWD Automatic (S6) | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 23 | 30 | 26 | $3,110 |
8 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 Paceman 1.6L 4-cyl FWD: $3,350 in California and $2,440 in Texas, a $910 difference.
- California $3,350
- Washington $3,150
- New York $2,770
- Florida $2,570
- Texas $2,440
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2016 small car models.
Generations
- 2014-2016 (2013)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2014-2016 MINI Paceman get?
EPA rates the 2014-2016 MINI Paceman at 26–30 MPG combined across 24 configurations and 3 model years. The most efficient version, the 2014 Cooper Paceman 1.6L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 30 MPG (27 city, 34 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2014-2016 MINI Paceman?
The Cooper Paceman 1.6L 4-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 30 MPG, in 2014. The lowest top rating, 29 MPG, was in 2015 and 2016.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2014-2016 MINI Paceman?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2015 and 2016.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2016 MINI Paceman per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Cooper Paceman 1.6L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,810 a year. Across all 8 configurations the cost runs $2,810–$3,110 a year. That is a $300 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2016 MINI Paceman 100 miles?
About $18.73 per 100 miles for the Cooper Paceman 1.6L 4-cyl FWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $18.73 and $20.73 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2016 MINI Paceman more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Cooper Paceman 1.6L 4-cyl FWD is rated 26 city and 32 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 6 MPG.
How does the 2016 MINI Paceman compare with other small car configurations?
The Cooper Paceman 1.6L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,810 a year to fuel, $210 less than the class median of $3,020, and less than 6 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 378 rated small car configurations for MY2016, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2016 MINI Paceman different from the 2015 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 29 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,740 to $2,810, $70 more. EPA lists 8 configurations for 2016 against 8 configurations for 2015. See the 2015 MINI Paceman for that year.