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2012-2015 MINI Roadster MPG & Fuel Cost
4 model years · 28–30 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 9 of 10 two-seater configurations, MY2015. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2012-2015 MINI Roadster at a glance
The 2012-2015 MINI Roadster covers 4 model years in the EPA database (23 configurations in all), rated 28–30 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2015, costs about $2,740 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Cooper Roadster 1.6L 4-cyl FWD (29 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2013, 2014 and 2015. The best combined rating in the generation, 30 MPG, was reached in 2012, 2013 and 2014.
2012-2015 MINI Roadster by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Gas | 28–29 MPG | $2,740–$2,860 | Ratings changed |
| 2014 | Gas | 29–30 MPG | $2,670–$2,760 | Ratings changed |
| 2013 | Gas | 29–30 MPG | $2,690–$2,780 | Ratings changed |
| 2012 | Gas | 28–30 MPG | $2,690–$2,910 | First year |
What the 2015 Cooper Roadster 1.6L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$228
$2,740 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.57
Per 100 miles
$18.27
Five years
$13,700
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the two-seater median
$1,280less a year
Class median $4,020 a year, MY2015
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2015 MINI Roadster MPG
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 (6)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Roadster 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient) | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 27 | 33 | 29 | $2,740 |
| Cooper S Roadster 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 26 | 34 | 29 | $2,770 |
| John Cooper Works Roadster 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 26 | 34 | 29 | $2,770 |
| Cooper Roadster 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S6) | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 26 | 33 | 29 | $2,800 |
| Cooper S Roadster 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S6) | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 25 | 33 | 28 | $2,860 |
| John Cooper Works Roadster 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S6) | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 25 | 33 | 28 | $2,860 |
6 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2014 MINI Roadster MPG
29–30 MPG · $2,670–$2,760/yr
Versus 2013: The most efficient configuration stays at 30 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,690 to $2,670, $20 less.
Gas configurations (6)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Roadster 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient) | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 27 | 34 | 30 | $2,670 |
| Cooper S Roadster 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S6) | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 26 | 34 | 29 | $2,740 |
| John Cooper Works Roadster 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S6) | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 26 | 34 | 29 | $2,740 |
| Cooper Roadster 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S6) | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 26 | 34 | 29 | $2,750 |
| Cooper S Roadster 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 26 | 34 | 29 | $2,760 |
| John Cooper Works Roadster 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 26 | 34 | 29 | $2,760 |
6 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2013 MINI Roadster MPG
29–30 MPG · $2,690–$2,780/yr
Versus 2012: The most efficient configuration stays at 30 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,690.
Gas configurations (6)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Roadster 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient) | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 27 | 34 | 30 | $2,690 |
| Cooper Roadster 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S6) | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 27 | 34 | 30 | $2,720 |
| Cooper S Roadster 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 26 | 34 | 29 | $2,770 |
| John Cooper Works Roadster 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 26 | 34 | 29 | $2,770 |
| Cooper S Roadster 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S6) | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 26 | 34 | 29 | $2,780 |
| John Cooper Works Roadster 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S6) | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 26 | 34 | 29 | $2,780 |
6 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2012 MINI Roadster MPG
28–30 MPG · $2,690–$2,910/yr
Gas configurations (5)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Roadster 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient) | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 27 | 34 | 30 | $2,690 |
| Cooper Roadster 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S6) | 1.6L 4-cyl | FWD | 27 | 34 | 30 | $2,720 |
| Cooper S Roadster 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 26 | 34 | 30 | $2,720 |
| Cooper S Roadster 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S6) | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 25 | 33 | 28 | $2,830 |
| John Cooper Works Roadster | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 25 | 32 | 28 | $2,910 |
5 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 Roadster 1.6L 4-cyl FWD: $3,260 in California and $2,370 in Texas, a $890 difference.
- California $3,260
- Washington $3,070
- New York $2,700
- Florida $2,500
- Texas $2,370
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2015 two-seater models.
Generations
- 2012-2015 (2012)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2012-2015 MINI Roadster get?
EPA rates the 2012-2015 MINI Roadster at 28–30 MPG combined across 23 configurations and 4 model years. The most efficient version, the 2014 Cooper Roadster 1.6L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 30 MPG (27 city, 34 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2012-2015 MINI Roadster?
The Cooper Roadster 1.6L 4-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 30 MPG, in 2012, 2013 and 2014. The lowest top rating, 29 MPG, was in 2015.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2012-2015 MINI Roadster?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2013, 2014 and 2015.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2015 MINI Roadster per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Cooper Roadster 1.6L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,740 a year. Across all 6 configurations the cost runs $2,740–$2,860 a year. That is a $120 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2015 MINI Roadster 100 miles?
About $18.27 per 100 miles for the Cooper Roadster 1.6L 4-cyl FWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $18.27 and $19.07 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2015 MINI Roadster more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Cooper Roadster 1.6L 4-cyl FWD is rated 27 city and 33 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 6 MPG.
How does the 2015 MINI Roadster compare with other two-seater configurations?
The Cooper Roadster 1.6L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,740 a year to fuel, $1,280 less than the class median of $4,020, and less than 9 of 10 two-seater configurations. The comparison covers all 92 rated two-seater configurations for MY2015, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2015 MINI Roadster different from the 2014 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 30 to 29 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,670 to $2,740, $70 more. EPA lists 6 configurations for 2015 against 6 configurations for 2014. See the 2014 MINI Roadster for that year.