MINI Roadster MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)

EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated MINI Roadster model year from 2012 to 2015 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Roadster has been offered with 1.6L 4-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2014 (up to 30 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 Roadster fuel economy by year

YearCombinedEnginesMedian used priceFor sale
2015 28–29 MPG 1.6L 4-cyl $9,999 14 listings
2014 29–30 MPG 1.6L 4-cyl
2013 29–30 MPG 1.6L 4-cyl
2012 28–30 MPG 1.6L 4-cyl

2015 MINI Roadster: engines & MPG

The 2015 Roadster was EPA-rated in 6 versions (1.6L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 28 to 29 MPG. Used 2015 models currently list for a median of $9,999 on VehiSales (14 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
John Cooper Works Roadster 1.6L 4-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 26 34 29 MPG
Cooper S Roadster 1.6L 4-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 26 34 29 MPG
Cooper Roadster 1.6L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 26 33 29 MPG
Cooper Roadster 1.6L 4-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 27 33 29 MPG
John Cooper Works Roadster 1.6L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 25 33 28 MPG
Cooper S Roadster 1.6L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 25 33 28 MPG

2014 MINI Roadster: engines & MPG

The 2014 Roadster was EPA-rated in 6 versions (1.6L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 29 to 30 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Cooper Roadster 1.6L 4-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 27 34 30 MPG
Cooper S Roadster 1.6L 4-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 26 34 29 MPG
John Cooper Works Roadster 1.6L 4-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 26 34 29 MPG
Cooper Roadster 1.6L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 26 34 29 MPG
John Cooper Works Roadster 1.6L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 26 34 29 MPG
Cooper S Roadster 1.6L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 26 34 29 MPG

2013 MINI Roadster: engines & MPG

The 2013 Roadster was EPA-rated in 6 versions (1.6L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 29 to 30 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Cooper Roadster 1.6L 4-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 27 34 30 MPG
Cooper Roadster 1.6L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 27 34 30 MPG
John Cooper Works Roadster 1.6L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 26 34 29 MPG
Cooper S Roadster 1.6L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 26 34 29 MPG
John Cooper Works Roadster 1.6L 4-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 26 34 29 MPG
Cooper S Roadster 1.6L 4-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 26 34 29 MPG

2012 MINI Roadster: engines & MPG

The 2012 Roadster was EPA-rated in 5 versions (1.6L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 28 to 30 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Cooper Roadster 1.6L 4-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 27 34 30 MPG
Cooper S Roadster 1.6L 4-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 26 34 30 MPG
Cooper Roadster 1.6L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 27 34 30 MPG
John Cooper Works Roadster 1.6L 4-cyl Manual 6-spd Premium 25 32 28 MPG
Cooper S Roadster 1.6L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 25 33 28 MPG

Frequently asked questions

What MPG does a MINI Roadster get?

Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the Roadster range from 29 to 30 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2014 model year.

What engines does the 2015 MINI Roadster have?

The 2015 Roadster was EPA-rated with 1.6L 4-cyl engines — see the 2015 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.

Does the MINI Roadster require premium gas?

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

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

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