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- MY2012–2015
MINI Roadster MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
4 model years · 2012–2015
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
MINI Roadster fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the MINI Roadster for 4 model years, 2012 to 2015. Across those years its combined rating runs 28–30 MPG. The latest model year, 2015, has 6 configurations rated 28–29 MPG combined and costing $2,740–$2,860 a year to fuel at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2012 is the 2014 Cooper Roadster 1.6L 4-cyl FWD, at 30 MPG.
MINI Roadster MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2012-2015 (2012) Generation page | ||
| 2015 | 28–29 | $2,740–$2,860 |
| 2014 | 29–30 | $2,670–$2,760 |
| 2013 | 29–30 | $2,690–$2,780 |
| 2012 | 28–30 | $2,690–$2,910 |
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 Roadster generations
1 generations between 2012 and 2015. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2015 powertrain options
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Frequently asked questions
What is the MINI Roadster's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the MINI Roadster run 28–30 MPG across model years 2012 to 2015. The latest year, 2015, is rated 28–29 MPG.
Which MINI Roadster model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2014 MINI Roadster Cooper Roadster 1.6L 4-cyl FWD has the highest combined rating since 2012, at 30 MPG.
How much does a MINI Roadster cost to fuel per year?
For MY2015, EPA-rated configurations cost $2,740–$2,860 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $2,740.
Has the MINI Roadster's fuel economy improved over time?
No. The most efficient configuration moved from 30 MPG in 2012 to 29 MPG in 2015, 1 MPG less.