MINI Cooper S Hardtop 4 door
32 MPG The 2025 MINI Cooper S Hardtop 4 door is EPA-rated at 32 MPG combined (28 city / 39 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 469 gallons, $1500 a year in fuel, or $0.100 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2016–2025 run it averages 28.6 MPG, improving by 4.5 MPG over 10 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 | $0.078 | $781 | $1172 | $1563 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.094 | $938 | $1406 | $1875 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.100 | $1000 | $1500 | $2000 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.109 | $1094 | $1641 | $2188 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.125 | $1250 | $1875 | $2500 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.141 | $1406 | $2109 | $2813 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.156 | $1563 | $2344 | $3125 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 32 MPG | 28 | 39 | $2400 | 273 | 1 |
| 2024 | 29 MPG | 25.5 | 35.5 | $2675 | 305 | 2 |
| 2023 | 29 MPG | 25.5 | 35.5 | $2675 | 306 | 2 |
| 2022 | 29 MPG | 25.5 | 35.5 | $2675 | 306 | 2 |
| 2021 | 28.5 MPG | 24.5 | 34 | $2700 | 314 | 2 |
| 2020 | 30 MPG | 26 | 35 | $2550 | 297 | 1 |
| 2019 | 27 MPG | 24 | 32 | $2850 | 327 | 2 |
| 2018 | 27 MPG | 24 | 32 | $2850 | 327 | 2 |
| 2017 | 27 MPG | 24 | 32 | $2850 | 327 | 2 |
| 2016 | 27.5 MPG | 24 | 33 | $2800 | 324 | 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 229 subcompact cars models tracked here, the MINI Cooper S Hardtop 4 door ranks 15 on current figures, against a class average of 24.1 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Chevrolet Spark ACTIV (32.5), Chevrolet Spark (33), Honda Civic HX (33), Geo Metro (34.3), Ford Fiesta SFE FWD (35).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 273 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 4.1 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the MINI Cooper S Hardtop 4 door get?
The 2025 MINI Cooper S Hardtop 4 door is rated at 32 MPG combined by the EPA — 28 city and 39 highway. Across all 10 model years in the database it averages 28.6 MPG, ranging from 26 to 32 depending on year and trim.
How much does a MINI Cooper S Hardtop 4 door cost in fuel per year?
At 32 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 469 gallons — roughly $1500 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.100 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2025 model is $2400.
Has the MINI Cooper S Hardtop 4 door become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 27.5 MPG in 2016 to 32 in 2025 — an improvement of 4.5 MPG, or 16% across 10 model years.
Is the MINI Cooper S Hardtop 4 door efficient for its class?
It ranks 15 of 229 in the Subcompact Cars class on current figures, against a class average of 24.1 MPG. That is 7.9 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.