MINI Hardtop MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)

EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated MINI Hardtop model year from 2015 to 2021 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Hardtop has been offered with 2.0L 4-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2021 (up to 29 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 Hardtop fuel economy by year

YearCombinedEnginesMedian used priceFor sale
2021 27–29 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl $21,094 30 listings
2020 29 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl $17,998 50 listings
2019 26–28 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl $16,240 58 listings
2018 26–28 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl $13,750 31 listings
2017 26–28 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl $11,977 34 listings
2016 25–27 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl $11,977 63 listings
2015 25–27 MPG 2.0L 4-cyl $11,470 84 listings

2021 MINI Hardtop: engines & MPG

The 2021 Hardtop was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 27 to 29 MPG. Used 2021 models currently list for a median of $21,094 on VehiSales (30 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
John Cooper Works Hardtop 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 26 34 29 MPG
John Cooper Works Hardtop 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 23 33 27 MPG

2020 MINI Hardtop: engines & MPG

The 2020 Hardtop was EPA-rated in 1 version (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 29 MPG. Used 2020 models currently list for a median of $17,998 on VehiSales (50 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
John Cooper Works Hardtop 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S8) Premium 26 34 29 MPG

2019 MINI Hardtop: engines & MPG

The 2019 Hardtop was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 26 to 28 MPG. Used 2019 models currently list for a median of $16,240 on VehiSales (58 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
John Cooper Works Hardtop 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 25 32 28 MPG
John Cooper Works Hardtop 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 23 32 26 MPG

2018 MINI Hardtop: engines & MPG

The 2018 Hardtop was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 26 to 28 MPG. Used 2018 models currently list for a median of $13,750 on VehiSales (31 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
John Cooper Works Hardtop 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 25 32 28 MPG
John Cooper Works Hardtop 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 23 32 26 MPG

2017 MINI Hardtop: engines & MPG

The 2017 Hardtop was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 26 to 28 MPG. Used 2017 models currently list for a median of $11,977 on VehiSales (34 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
John Cooper Works Hardtop 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 25 32 28 MPG
John Cooper Works Hardtop 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 23 32 26 MPG

2016 MINI Hardtop: engines & MPG

The 2016 Hardtop was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 25 to 27 MPG. Used 2016 models currently list for a median of $11,977 on VehiSales (63 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
John Cooper Works Hardtop 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 25 31 27 MPG
John Cooper Works Hardtop 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 23 30 25 MPG

2015 MINI Hardtop: engines & MPG

The 2015 Hardtop was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 25 to 27 MPG. Used 2015 models currently list for a median of $11,470 on VehiSales (84 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
John Cooper Works Hardtop 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 25 31 27 MPG
John Cooper Works Hardtop 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 23 30 25 MPG

Frequently asked questions

What MPG does a MINI Hardtop get?

Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the Hardtop range from 27 to 29 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2021 model year.

What engines does the 2021 MINI Hardtop have?

The 2021 Hardtop was EPA-rated with 2.0L 4-cyl engines — see the 2021 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.

Does the MINI Hardtop require premium gas?

Yes — every EPA-rated gas Hardtop version specifies premium gasoline.

About this data: EPA ratings from the official U.S. DOE/EPA dataset (fueleconomy.gov), as of August 2026; refreshed monthly. Market prices and listing counts are live medians from VehiSales inventory, updated daily. How to cite: “VehiSales Research, MINI Hardtop EPA Fuel Economy by Model Year” with a link to https://vehisales.com/research/fuel-economy/mini/hardtop.

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