MINI fuel economy — every nameplate compared
EPA records 41 distinct MINI nameplates across 26 model years, from 2002 to 2027. The most efficient nameplate on record is the Cooper SE Hardtop 2 door at 110 mpg combined; the thirstiest is 23 mpg.
41nameplates on record
110best nameplate mpg
23lowest nameplate mpg
499configurations on record
Nameplates ranked by best combined rating
| # | Model | Model years | Best | Worst | Configs | EPA class | Gallons a year at best rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cooper SE Hardtop 2 door | 2020–2024 | 110 | 108 | 5 | Subcompact Cars | 105 gal |
| 2 | Countryman SE ALL4 (18 inch Wheels) | 2025–2027 | 98 | 96 | 3 | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 117 gal |
| 3 | Countryman SE ALL4 (19 inch Wheels) | 2025–2027 | 97 | 91 | 3 | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 119 gal |
| 4 | Cooper (3-doors) | 2014–2015 | 33 | 31 | 4 | Subcompact Cars | 348 gal |
| 5 | Cooper | 2002–2013 | 32 | 25 | 23 | Minicompact Cars | 359 gal |
| 6 | Cooper Convertible | 2005–2025 | 32 | 25 | 40 | Minicompact Cars | 359 gal |
| 7 | Clubman | 2008–2011 | 32 | 28 | 8 | Subcompact Cars | 359 gal |
| 8 | Cooper Coupe | 2012–2015 | 32 | 30 | 8 | Two Seaters | 359 gal |
| 9 | Cooper S Hardtop 2 door | 2016–2025 | 32 | 26 | 18 | Subcompact Cars | 359 gal |
| 10 | Cooper Hardtop 4 door | 2016–2025 | 32 | 30 | 18 | Subcompact Cars | 359 gal |
| 11 | Cooper Hardtop 2 door | 2016–2025 | 32 | 30 | 18 | Subcompact Cars | 359 gal |
| 12 | Cooper S | 2003–2013 | 30 | 24 | 20 | Minicompact Cars | 383 gal |
| 13 | Cooper S Convertible | 2005–2026 | 30 | 23 | 41 | Minicompact Cars | 383 gal |
| 14 | Cooper S Clubman | 2011–2024 | 30 | 25 | 25 | Midsize Cars | 383 gal |
| 15 | Cooper Countryman | 2011–2024 | 30 | 27 | 23 | Compact Cars | 383 gal |
| 16 | Cooper Roadster | 2012–2015 | 30 | 29 | 8 | Two Seaters | 383 gal |
| 17 | Cooper S Coupe (same vehicle as MINI Cooper S Roadster) | 2012–2015 | 30 | 28 | 8 | Two Seaters | 383 gal |
| 18 | Cooper Clubman | 2012–2019 | 30 | 27 | 14 | Midsize Cars | 383 gal |
| 19 | Cooper Clubvan | 2013–2014 | 30 | 29 | 4 | Two Seaters | 383 gal |
| 20 | Cooper Paceman | 2014–2016 | 30 | 27 | 6 | Compact Cars | 383 gal |
| 21 | JCW Convertible | 2025–2026 | 30 | 30 | 2 | Minicompact Cars | 383 gal |
| 22 | Clubman S | 2008–2010 | 29 | 26 | 6 | Subcompact Cars | 397 gal |
| 23 | John Cooper Works | 2009–2013 | 29 | 28 | 6 | Minicompact Cars | 397 gal |
| 24 | John Cooper Works Convertible | 2009–2024 | 29 | 25 | 21 | Minicompact Cars | 397 gal |
| 25 | John Cooper Works Clubman | 2009–2014 | 29 | 28 | 8 | Subcompact Cars | 397 gal |
| 26 | John Cooper Works Coupe | 2012–2015 | 29 | 28 | 7 | Two Seaters | 397 gal |
| 27 | John Cooper Works Roadster | 2012–2015 | 29 | 28 | 7 | Two Seaters | 397 gal |
| 28 | Cooper S (3-doors) | 2014–2015 | 29 | 27 | 4 | Subcompact Cars | 397 gal |
| 29 | John Cooper Works Hardtop | 2015–2021 | 29 | 25 | 13 | Subcompact Cars | 397 gal |
| 30 | Cooper SE Countryman All4 | 2018–2023 | 29 | 27 | 6 | Midsize Cars | 397 gal |
| 31 | John Cooper Works Hardtop 2 door | 2022–2024 | 29 | 25 | 6 | Subcompact Cars | 397 gal |
| 32 | Cooper S Countryman | 2011–2024 | 28 | 27 | 20 | Compact Cars | 411 gal |
| 33 | Cooper S Paceman | 2014–2016 | 28 | 28 | 6 | Compact Cars | 411 gal |
| 34 | Cooper S Countryman All4 | 2011–2024 | 27 | 24 | 23 | Compact Cars | 426 gal |
| 35 | JCW Countryman All4 | 2013–2026 | 27 | 24 | 19 | Midsize Cars | 426 gal |
| 36 | JCW Paceman All4 (same vehicle as MINI Cooper S Paceman All4) | 2014–2016 | 27 | 26 | 6 | Compact Cars | 426 gal |
| 37 | Cooper S Clubman All4 | 2017–2024 | 27 | 24 | 11 | Midsize Cars | 426 gal |
| 38 | Cooper Countryman All4 | 2017–2024 | 27 | 25 | 11 | Midsize Cars | 426 gal |
| 39 | Countryman S All4 | 2025–2027 | 27 | 27 | 3 | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 426 gal |
| 40 | Cooper Clubman All4 | 2017–2019 | 26 | 25 | 6 | Midsize Cars | 442 gal |
| 41 | John Cooper Works Clubman All4 | 2017–2024 | 26 | 24 | 11 | Midsize Cars | 442 gal |
Configurations MINI has offered by model year
| Model year | Nameplates | Configurations | Most efficient that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 3 | 3 | Countryman SE ALL4 (18 inch Wheels) (98 mpg) |
| 2026 | 6 | 6 | Countryman SE ALL4 (18 inch Wheels) (96 mpg) |
| 2025 | 10 | 10 | Countryman SE ALL4 (18 inch Wheels) (96 mpg) |
| 2024 | 16 | 23 | Cooper SE Hardtop 2 door (110 mpg) |
| 2023 | 17 | 24 | Cooper SE Hardtop 2 door (110 mpg) |
| 2022 | 17 | 24 | Cooper SE Hardtop 2 door (110 mpg) |
| 2021 | 17 | 24 | Cooper SE Hardtop 2 door (108 mpg) |
| 2020 | 17 | 17 | Cooper SE Hardtop 2 door (108 mpg) |
| 2019 | 18 | 34 | Cooper Hardtop 2 door (32 mpg) |
| 2018 | 18 | 34 | Cooper Convertible (32 mpg) |
| 2017 | 16 | 31 | Cooper Convertible (32 mpg) |
| 2016 | 15 | 30 | Cooper Hardtop 4 door (32 mpg) |
| 2015 | 18 | 36 | Cooper (3-doors) (32 mpg) |
| 2014 | 21 | 42 | Cooper (3-doors) (33 mpg) |
| 2013 | 19 | 38 | Cooper (32 mpg) |
| 2012 | 17 | 29 | Cooper (32 mpg) |
| 2011 | 12 | 21 | Cooper (32 mpg) |
| 2010 | 9 | 15 | Cooper (32 mpg) |
| 2009 | 9 | 15 | Cooper (32 mpg) |
| 2008 | 6 | 12 | Cooper (32 mpg) |
| 2007 | 4 | 8 | Cooper (31 mpg) |
| 2006 | 4 | 8 | Cooper (28 mpg) |
| 2005 | 4 | 8 | Cooper (28 mpg) |
| 2004 | 2 | 3 | Cooper (28 mpg) |
| 2003 | 2 | 3 | Cooper (28 mpg) |
| 2002 | 1 | 1 | Cooper (25 mpg) |