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2011 MINI Cooper MPG & fuel economy

The 2011 MINI Cooper is a subcompact car offered in 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 32 MPG combined (29 city / 36 highway) on premium gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 28 to 32 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2010 model. Among 41 subcompact cars rated for 2011, it ranks 11th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $1,852 a year to fuel.

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Combined 32 MPG 29 MPG city · 36 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,852 15,000 mi/yr · $12.34 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2011 #11 of 41 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2011 MINI Cooper's fuel average is 13.6 km/L (7.4 L/100 km), or 32 MPG combined: 12.3 km/L in the city and 15.3 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City2912.38.1
Highway3615.36.5
Combined3213.67.4

How it ranks among 2011 Subcompact Cars

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  1. 1BMW Active E102 MPGe $891
  2. 2Scion iQ36 MPG $1,292
  3. 3Ford Fiesta33 MPG $1,409
  4. 4Toyota Yaris31 MPG $1,500
  5. 5Honda Civic CNG28 MPGe $1,554
  6. 11MINI Cooper32 MPG $1,852
  7. 41Bentley Continental13 MPG $4,558
2011 CooperOther subcompact carsClass median: $2,469/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Cooper MPG across model years

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6 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual
Cooper		 Gas 29 MPG 36 MPG 32 MPG — $1,852
FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Cooper		 Gas 28 MPG 35 MPG 31 MPG — $1,911
FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Cooper Convertible		 Gas 27 MPG 34 MPG 30 MPG — $1,975
FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual
Cooper Convertible		 Gas 27 MPG 34 MPG 30 MPG — $1,975
FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed manual
Cooper S		 Gas 27 MPG 35 MPG 30 MPG — $1,975
FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed automatic
Cooper S		 Gas 25 MPG 33 MPG 28 MPG — $2,116

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Premium gasoline
Engine / motor
1.6L 4-cyl
Transmission
6-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
76 cu ft
Cargo volume
6 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
278 g/mi

2011 MINI Cooper vs. rivals

vs Mitsubishi Eclipse 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Cooper saves $170/yr vs Ford Mustang 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Cooper saves $170/yr vs Volkswagen Eos 25 MPG · $2,370/yr Cooper saves $518/yr vs Nissan Altima 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Altima saves $63/yr vs Scion xD 29 MPG · $1,603/yr xD saves $248/yr vs Scion iQ 36 MPG · $1,292/yr iQ saves $560/yr vs MINI John Cooper Works 28 MPG · $2,116/yr Cooper saves $265/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2011 MINI Cooper?

Up to 32 MPG combined (29 city / 36 highway); ratings range from 28 to 32 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2011 MINI Cooper use?

Premium gasoline (premium is required or recommended by the manufacturer).

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2011 MINI Cooper?

The 2011 MINI Cooper's fuel average is 13.6 km/L (7.4 L/100 km), or 32 MPG combined: 12.3 km/L in the city and 15.3 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2011 MINI Cooper per year?

About $1,852 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, or $12.34 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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