MINI Cooper S
29 MPG The 2013 MINI Cooper S is EPA-rated at 29 MPG combined (26 city / 34 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 517 gallons, $1655 a year in fuel, or $0.110 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2003–2013 run it averages 26.9 MPG, improving by 4 MPG over 11 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.086 | $862 | $1293 | $1724 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.103 | $1034 | $1552 | $2069 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.110 | $1103 | $1655 | $2207 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.121 | $1207 | $1810 | $2414 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.138 | $1379 | $2069 | $2759 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.155 | $1552 | $2328 | $3103 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.172 | $1724 | $2586 | $3448 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 29 MPG | 26 | 34 | $2650 | 310 | 2 |
| 2012 | 29 MPG | 25.5 | 33.5 | $2650 | 307 | 2 |
| 2011 | 29 MPG | 26 | 34 | $2650 | 307 | 2 |
| 2010 | 28 MPG | 25 | 33 | $2750 | 318 | 2 |
| 2009 | 27.5 MPG | 24.5 | 33 | $2800 | 324 | 2 |
| 2008 | 28 MPG | 24.5 | 33 | $2750 | 318 | 2 |
| 2007 | 27 MPG | 24 | 31 | $2850 | 330 | 2 |
| 2006 | 24 MPG | 21.5 | 29 | $3200 | 370 | 2 |
| 2005 | 24 MPG | 21.5 | 29 | $3200 | 370 | 2 |
| 2004 | 25 MPG | 22 | 31 | $3100 | 355 | 1 |
| 2003 | 25 MPG | 22 | 31 | $3100 | 355 | 1 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 68 minicompact cars models tracked here, the MINI Cooper S ranks 6 on current figures, against a class average of 22.4 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: MINI Cooper Convertible (30), MINI Cooper S Convertible (30), MINI Cooper (31), Scion iQ (37), Fiat 500e (116).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 310 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 4.7 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the MINI Cooper S get?
The 2013 MINI Cooper S is rated at 29 MPG combined by the EPA — 26 city and 34 highway. Across all 11 model years in the database it averages 26.9 MPG, ranging from 24 to 30 depending on year and trim.
How much does a MINI Cooper S cost in fuel per year?
At 29 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 517 gallons — roughly $1655 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.110 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2013 model is $2650.
Has the MINI Cooper S become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 25 MPG in 2003 to 29 in 2013 — an improvement of 4 MPG, or 16% across 11 model years.
Is the MINI Cooper S efficient for its class?
It ranks 6 of 68 in the Minicompact Cars class on current figures, against a class average of 22.4 MPG. That is 6.6 better than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.