MINI Cooper S Countryman
28 MPG The 2024 MINI Cooper S Countryman is EPA-rated at 28 MPG combined (24 city / 33 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 536 gallons, $1714 a year in fuel, or $0.114 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2011–2024 run it averages 27.8 MPG, essentially flat across 14 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 | $0.089 | $893 | $1339 | $1786 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.107 | $1071 | $1607 | $2143 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.114 | $1143 | $1714 | $2286 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.125 | $1250 | $1875 | $2500 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.143 | $1429 | $2143 | $2857 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.161 | $1607 | $2411 | $3214 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.179 | $1786 | $2679 | $3571 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 28 MPG | 24 | 33 | $2750 | 321 | 1 |
| 2023 | 28 MPG | 24 | 33 | $2750 | 321 | 1 |
| 2022 | 28 MPG | 24 | 33 | $2750 | 321 | 1 |
| 2021 | 28 MPG | 24 | 33 | $2750 | 321 | 1 |
| 2020 | 28 MPG | 24 | 33 | $2750 | 321 | 1 |
| 2019 | 27 MPG | 23 | 32 | $2850 | 332 | 1 |
| 2018 | 27 MPG | 23 | 32 | $2850 | 332 | 1 |
| 2017 | 27 MPG | 23 | 32 | $2850 | 333 | 1 |
| 2016 | 28 MPG | 25.5 | 31.5 | $2750 | 317 | 2 |
| 2015 | 28 MPG | 25.5 | 31.5 | $2750 | 317 | 2 |
| 2014 | 28 MPG | 25.5 | 31.5 | $2750 | 317 | 2 |
| 2013 | 28 MPG | 25.5 | 31.5 | $2750 | 317 | 2 |
| 2012 | 28 MPG | 25.5 | 31.5 | $2750 | 317 | 2 |
| 2011 | 28 MPG | 25.5 | 31.5 | $2750 | 317 | 2 |
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 261 midsize cars models tracked here, the MINI Cooper S Countryman ranks 61 on current figures, against a class average of 27.2 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Mazda 3 5-Door 2WD (28.5), Audi A5 Sportback quattro (29), Buick LaCrosse eAssist (29), MINI Cooper SE Countryman All4 (29), Nissan Altima SR (29).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 321 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 4.8 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the MINI Cooper S Countryman get?
The 2024 MINI Cooper S Countryman is rated at 28 MPG combined by the EPA — 24 city and 33 highway. Across all 14 model years in the database it averages 27.8 MPG, ranging from 27 to 28 depending on year and trim.
How much does a MINI Cooper S Countryman cost in fuel per year?
At 28 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 536 gallons — roughly $1714 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.114 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2024 model is $2750.
Has the MINI Cooper S Countryman become more efficient over time?
Barely. It sits at 28 MPG today against 28 in 2011 — essentially flat across 14 model years, with efficiency gains offset by weight and power creep.
Is the MINI Cooper S Countryman efficient for its class?
It ranks 61 of 261 in the Midsize Cars class on current figures, against a class average of 27.2 MPG. That is 0.8 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.