MINI · 2002–2027 · Gas
MINI Cooper MPG by year
The EPA has rated 26 model years of the MINI Cooper, from 2002 to 2027. The most fuel-efficient year is the 2014, at 33 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 2027 model is 24% more efficient than the best 2002 model (31 vs. 25 MPG). The 2027 model is 29% more efficient than the median subcompact car that year (31 vs. 24 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- Cooper, most efficient version
- Range across configurations
- Class median
Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.
Every Cooper model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Gas | 31 MPG | 27 / 37 | 24 | — | 2 | $1,911 |
| 2026 | Gas | 32 MPG lowest 30 |
27 / 39 | 23 | — | 4 | $1,852 |
| 2025 | Gas | 32 MPG lowest 30 |
28 / 39 | 24 | — | 3 | $1,852 |
| 2024 | Gas | 32 MPG lowest 27 |
29 / 38 | 24 | — | 5 | $1,852 |
| 2023 | Gas | 32 MPG lowest 27 |
29 / 38 | 25 | — | 5 | $1,852 |
| 2022 | Gas | 32 MPG lowest 26 |
29 / 38 | 25 | — | 6 | $1,852 |
| 2021 | Gas | 31 MPG lowest 26 |
28 / 37 | 25 | — | 6 | $1,911 |
| 2020 | Gas | 31 MPG lowest 29 |
28 / 36 | 24 | — | 3 | $1,911 |
| 2019 | Gas | 32 MPG lowest 26 |
28 / 38 | 24 | — | 6 | $1,852 |
| 2018 | Gas | 32 MPG lowest 26 |
28 / 37 | 25 | — | 6 | $1,852 |
| 2017 | Gas | 32 MPG lowest 26 |
28 / 37 | 24 | — | 6 | $1,852 |
| 2016 | Gas | 32 MPG lowest 26 |
28 / 38 | 25 | — | 6 | $1,852 |
| 2015 | Gas | 32 MPG lowest 27 |
29 / 36 | 25 | — | 11 | $1,852 |
| 2014 | Gas | 33 MPG lowest 28 |
29 / 39 | 18 | — | 10 | $1,795 |
| 2013 | Gas | 32 MPG lowest 29 |
29 / 36 | 21 | — | 6 | $1,852 |
| 2012 | Gas | 32 MPG lowest 28 |
29 / 36 | 18.5 | — | 6 | $1,852 |
| 2011 | Gas | 32 MPG lowest 28 |
29 / 36 | 23 | — | 6 | $1,852 |
| 2010 | Gas | 32 MPG lowest 27 |
28 / 37 | 22.5 | — | 5 | $1,852 |
| 2009 | Gas | 32 MPG lowest 26 |
28 / 37 | 21 | — | 6 | $1,852 |
| 2008 | Gas | 32 MPG lowest 23 |
28 / 37 | 20 | — | 8 | $1,852 |
| 2007 | Gas | 31 MPG lowest 23 |
27 / 36 | 20 | — | 8 | $1,911 |
| 2006 | Gas | 28 MPG lowest 22 |
24 / 33 | 20 | — | 7 | $2,116 |
| 2005 | Gas | 28 MPG lowest 24 |
24 / 33 | 19 | — | 6 | $2,116 |
| 2004 | Gas | 28 MPG lowest 25 |
25 / 33 | 19 | — | 3 | $2,116 |
| 2003 | Gas | 28 MPG lowest 25 |
25 / 33 | 19 | — | 3 | $2,116 |
| 2002 | Gas | 25 MPG | 22 / 29 | 22 | — | 1 | $2,370 |
Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.
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Frequently asked questions
Which MINI Cooper year has the best fuel economy?
The 2014 MINI Cooper, rated up to 33 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, that works out to about $1,795 a year.
Which MINI Cooper year has the worst fuel economy?
The 2002 model, whose most efficient version is rated 25 MPG combined (about $2,370 a year to fuel).
What is the fuel economy of the latest MINI Cooper?
The 2027 MINI Cooper is rated up to 31 MPG combined.