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2013 MINI Roadster MPG & fuel economy

The 2013 MINI Roadster is a two-seater offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 30 MPG combined (27 city / 34 highway) on premium gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 29 to 30 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2012 model. Among 23 two-seaters rated for 2013, it ranks 5th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $1,975 a year to fuel.

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Combined 30 MPG 27 MPG city · 34 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $1,975 15,000 mi/yr · $13.17 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2013 #5 of 23 Two-Seaters by fuel cost

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Miles per year Premium gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2013 MINI Roadster's fuel average is 12.8 km/L (7.8 L/100 km), or 30 MPG combined: 11.5 km/L in the city and 14.5 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	27	11.5	8.7
Highway	34	14.5	6.9
Combined	30	12.8	7.8

How it ranks among 2013 Two-Seaters

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1smart fortwo EV107 MPGe $864
2Honda CR-Z36 MPG $1,292
3smart fortwo36 MPG $1,646
4MINI Cooper32 MPG $1,852
5MINI Roadster30 MPG $1,975
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23Bugatti Veyron10 MPG $5,925

2013 RoadsterOther two-seatersClass median: $2,469/yr

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

Roadster MPG across model years

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4 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic Cooper Roadster	Gas	27 MPG	34 MPG	30 MPG	—	$1,975
FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual Cooper Roadster	Gas	27 MPG	34 MPG	30 MPG	—	$1,975
FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed automatic Cooper S Roadster	Gas	26 MPG	34 MPG	29 MPG	—	$2,043
FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed manual Cooper S Roadster	Gas	26 MPG	34 MPG	29 MPG	—	$2,043

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Premium gasoline
Engine / motor: 1.6L 4-cyl
Transmission: 6-speed automatic
Drivetrain: FWD
Tailpipe CO₂: 300 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score: 8/10
EPA greenhouse gas score: 8/10

2013 MINI Roadster vs. rivals

vs smart fortwo 36 MPG · $1,646/yr fortwo saves $329/yr vs Chevrolet Corvette 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Roadster saves $472/yr vs Mazda MX-5 24 MPG · $2,469/yr Roadster saves $494/yr vs Nissan 370z 22 MPG · $2,693/yr Roadster saves $718/yr vs MINI John Cooper Works 29 MPG · $2,043/yr Roadster saves $68/yr vs MINI Cooper 32 MPG · $1,852/yr Cooper saves $123/yr vs Honda CR-Z 36 MPG · $1,292/yr CR-Z saves $683/yr vs SRT Viper 15 MPG · $3,950/yr Roadster saves $1,975/yr vs smart fortwo EV 107 MPGe · $864/yr fortwo EV saves $1,111/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2013 MINI Roadster?

Up to 30 MPG combined (27 city / 34 highway); ratings range from 29 to 30 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2013 MINI Roadster use?

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

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2013 MINI Roadster?