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MINI JCW Convertible MPG by year — every rating on record

The MINI JCW Convertible has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 2 model years, from 2025 to 2026. Across those years its best rated version returned 30 mpg (2025) and its thirstiest returned 30 mpg (2025). The EPA record holds 2 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Minicompact Cars.

30best combined mpg (2025)
30worst combined mpg (2025)
30latest year best (2026)
2configurations on record

Year-by-year EPA ratings

Model yearConfigurationsBest combinedWorst combinedClass rank that yearDrivetrainsFuelEPA class
2025130 mpg30 mpg#5 of 31 (87th pct)Front-Wheel DrivePremiumMinicompact Cars
2026130 mpg30 mpg#4 of 31 (90th pct)Front-Wheel DrivePremiumMinicompact Cars

Where it has stood in its class

Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The MINI JCW Convertible placed highest in 2026 at #4 of 31, and lowest in 2025 at #5 of 31. It spent 2 of its 2 ranked years in the top half of its class.

Every configuration on record

All 2 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.

YearConfigurationEngine detailCityHighwayCombinedGallons/yrBarrels/yrEPA fuel cost/yrCO2 g/miGHG
20262.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) PremiumSIDI & PFI, turbocharged, start-stop263530383.39.9$2,6002966/10
20252.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) PremiumSIDI & PFI, turbocharged, start-stop263530383.39.9$2,6002966/10

What JCW Convertible fuel costs over a year

At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2026 MINI JCW Convertible burns 383 to 383 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 priceMost efficientThirstiestSpread
$3.00/gal$1,150$1,150$0
$3.50/gal$1,342$1,342$0
$4.00/gal$1,533$1,533$0

EPA’s own estimate for the 2026 model year is $2,600 to $2,600 a year in fuel, or $1,750 more than the average new vehicle over five years.

How it compares with other Minicompact Cars

Across the 153 nameplates EPA classifies as Minicompact Cars, the median best combined rating is 21 mpg. At 30 mpg the MINI JCW Convertible is 9 mpg better the median, which is worth about $575 a year at $3.50 a gallon.

Other MINI nameplates

Every MINI model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.