MINI Cooper MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated MINI Cooper model year from 2002 to 2026 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Cooper has been offered with 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl, 1.5L 3-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2014 (up to 33 MPG combined). Every rated gas version calls for premium gasoline. Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.
MINI Cooper fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 32 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | $41,140 | 1,066 listings |
| 2016 | 27–29 MPG | 1.6L 4-cyl | $10,795 | 125 listings |
| 2015 | 27–32 MPG | 1.5L 3-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl | $9,999 | 167 listings |
| 2014 | 27–33 MPG | 1.5L 3-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2013 | 30–32 MPG | 1.6L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2012 | 30–32 MPG | 1.6L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2011 | 31–32 MPG | 1.6L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2010 | 28–32 MPG | 1.6L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2009 | 29–32 MPG | 1.6L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2008 | 29–32 MPG | 1.6L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2007 | 29–31 MPG | 1.6L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2006 | 26–28 MPG | 1.6L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2005 | 26–28 MPG | 1.6L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2004 | 25–28 MPG | 1.6L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2003 | 25–28 MPG | 1.6L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2002 | 25 MPG | 1.6L 4-cyl | — | — |
2026 MINI Cooper: engines & MPG
The 2026 Cooper was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 32 MPG. Used 2026 models currently list for a median of $41,140 on VehiSales (1,066 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper C 2 Door | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Premium | 27 | 39 | 32 MPG |
| Cooper C 4 Door | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | Premium | 28 | 39 | 32 MPG |
2016 MINI Cooper: engines & MPG
The 2016 Cooper was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.6L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 27 to 29 MPG. Used 2016 models currently list for a median of $10,795 on VehiSales (125 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Paceman | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 26 | 32 | 29 MPG |
| Cooper Paceman | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 25 | 29 | 27 MPG |
2015 MINI Cooper: engines & MPG
The 2015 Cooper was EPA-rated in 6 versions (1.5L 3-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 27 to 32 MPG. Used 2015 models currently list for a median of $9,999 on VehiSales (167 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper (3-doors) | 1.5L 3-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 29 | 38 | 32 MPG |
| Cooper (5-doors) | 1.5L 3-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 28 | 38 | 32 MPG |
| Cooper (5-doors) | 1.5L 3-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 27 | 36 | 31 MPG |
| Cooper (3-doors) | 1.5L 3-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 27 | 36 | 31 MPG |
| Cooper Paceman | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 27 | 33 | 29 MPG |
| Cooper Paceman | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 25 | 29 | 27 MPG |
2014 MINI Cooper: engines & MPG
The 2014 Cooper was EPA-rated in 6 versions (1.5L 3-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 27 to 33 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper (3-doors) | 1.5L 3-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 29 | 39 | 33 MPG |
| Cooper (3-doors) | 1.5L 3-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 28 | 37 | 31 MPG |
| Cooper Clubvan | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 27 | 34 | 30 MPG |
| Cooper Paceman | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 27 | 34 | 30 MPG |
| Cooper Clubvan | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 26 | 34 | 29 MPG |
| Cooper Paceman | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 25 | 29 | 27 MPG |
2013 MINI Cooper: engines & MPG
The 2013 Cooper was EPA-rated in 4 versions (1.6L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 30 to 32 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 29 | 36 | 32 MPG |
| Cooper Clubvan | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 27 | 34 | 30 MPG |
| Cooper | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 27 | 35 | 30 MPG |
| Cooper Clubvan | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 27 | 34 | 30 MPG |
2012 MINI Cooper: engines & MPG
The 2012 Cooper was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.6L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 30 to 32 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 29 | 36 | 32 MPG |
| Cooper | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 27 | 35 | 30 MPG |
2011 MINI Cooper: engines & MPG
The 2011 Cooper was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.6L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 31 to 32 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 29 | 36 | 32 MPG |
| Cooper | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 28 | 35 | 31 MPG |
2010 MINI Cooper: engines & MPG
The 2010 Cooper was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.6L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 28 to 32 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 28 | 37 | 32 MPG |
| Cooper | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 25 | 33 | 28 MPG |
2009 MINI Cooper: engines & MPG
The 2009 Cooper was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.6L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 29 to 32 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 28 | 37 | 32 MPG |
| Cooper | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 25 | 34 | 29 MPG |
2008 MINI Cooper: engines & MPG
The 2008 Cooper was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.6L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 29 to 32 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 28 | 37 | 32 MPG |
| Cooper | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 26 | 34 | 29 MPG |
2007 MINI Cooper: engines & MPG
The 2007 Cooper was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.6L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 29 to 31 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 27 | 36 | 31 MPG |
| Cooper | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 26 | 33 | 29 MPG |
2006 MINI Cooper: engines & MPG
The 2006 Cooper was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.6L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 26 to 28 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 24 | 33 | 28 MPG |
| Cooper | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Premium | 23 | 31 | 26 MPG |
2005 MINI Cooper: engines & MPG
The 2005 Cooper was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.6L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 26 to 28 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 24 | 33 | 28 MPG |
| Cooper | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Premium | 23 | 31 | 26 MPG |
2004 MINI Cooper: engines & MPG
The 2004 Cooper was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.6L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 25 to 28 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 25 | 33 | 28 MPG |
| Cooper | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Premium | 22 | 29 | 25 MPG |
2003 MINI Cooper: engines & MPG
The 2003 Cooper was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.6L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 25 to 28 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 25 | 33 | 28 MPG |
| Cooper | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Premium | 22 | 29 | 25 MPG |
2002 MINI Cooper: engines & MPG
The 2002 Cooper was EPA-rated in 1 version (1.6L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 25 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Premium | 22 | 29 | 25 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does a MINI Cooper get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the Cooper range from 25 to 33 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2014 model year.
What engines does the 2026 MINI Cooper have?
The 2026 Cooper was EPA-rated with 2.0L 4-cyl engines — see the 2026 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the MINI Cooper require premium gas?
Yes — every EPA-rated gas Cooper version specifies premium gasoline.
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