MINI Clubman S MPG by year — every rating on record
The MINI Clubman S has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 3 model years, from 2008 to 2010. Across those years its best rated version returned 29 mpg (2008) and its thirstiest returned 26 mpg (2009). The EPA record holds 6 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Subcompact Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 | 29 mpg | 27 mpg | #5 of 59 (93th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2009 | 2 | 29 mpg | 26 mpg | #9 of 61 (87th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2010 | 2 | 29 mpg | 27 mpg | #10 of 63 (85th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The MINI Clubman S placed highest in 2008 at #5 of 59, and lowest in 2010 at #10 of 63. It spent 3 of its 3 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 6 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 1.6L 4-cyl, turbocharged | 24 | 32 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,850 | 329.14814814814815 | n/a |
| 2010 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 1.6L 4-cyl, turbocharged | 26 | 34 | 29 | 396.6 | 10.3 | $2,650 | 306.44827586206895 | n/a |
| 2009 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 1.6L 4-cyl, turbocharged | 23 | 32 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $3,000 | 341.8076923076923 | n/a |
| 2009 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 1.6L 4-cyl, turbocharged | 26 | 34 | 29 | 396.6 | 10.3 | $2,650 | 306.44827586206895 | n/a |
| 2008 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 1.6L 4-cyl, turbocharged | 23 | 32 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,850 | 329.14814814814815 | n/a |
| 2008 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 1.6L 4-cyl, turbocharged | 26 | 34 | 29 | 396.6 | 10.3 | $2,650 | 306.44827586206895 | n/a |
What Clubman S fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2010 MINI Clubman S burns 397 to 426 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,190 | $1,278 | $88 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,388 | $1,491 | $103 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,586 | $1,704 | $117 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2010 model year is $2,650 to $2,850 a year in fuel, or $2,000 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Subcompact Cars
Across the 461 nameplates EPA classifies as Subcompact Cars, the median best combined rating is 24 mpg. At 29 mpg the MINI Clubman S is 5 mpg better the median, which is worth about $289 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Subcompact Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other MINI nameplates
Every MINI model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.