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MINI Cooper MPG

Its best-rated version reaches 33 MPG combined in 2014, the Cooper (3-doors). Its weakest year peaked at 25 MPG (2002).

MINI Cooper: best and lowest EPA combined MPG of its versions, model years 2002–20261520253035MPG201420022005201020152020202633 MPG peaklowest peak 25MINI Cooper: best and lowest EPA combined MPG by model year1520253035MPG2002200420062008201020122014201620182020202220242026
lowest to best versionbest versionmedian of its classengine list turned over
468.8 gal

a year at 15,000 miles for the best 2026 version, the Cooper C 2 Door. Put it next to its 2002 predecessor, at your own mileage.

Compare in gallons

The MINI Cooper has EPA ratings for 25 model years, 2002–2026, most often among minicompact cars. Its best version had the highest combined rating among minicompact cars in 2003–2010 and 2018–2025 and among subcompact cars in 2023–2025, and it placed in its class top five in 24 model years. In 2005 the Volkswagen Beetle came next among 31 minicompact cars.

The first electric version of the Cooper arrived in 2020, when 7 of 177 cars offered one. Averaged over 2004–2008, its best version placed first of 20 among minicompact cars rated at least three years in that span, and it was in the top five in two other five-year spans.

Among 18 subcompact cars, 2026

The Cooper placed second. The class leader was the Honda Prelude at 44 MPG.

Best EPA combined MPG of each of the 18 subcompact cars rated for 2026202530354045Cooper 32median 25PreludeBest EPA combined MPG of each of the 18 subcompact cars rated for 2026202530354045Cooper 32median 25

Electric versions

Rated separately in kWh per 100 miles; its lowest was 30.7 kWh (2024 Cooper SE Hardtop 2 door).

MINI Cooper: kWh per 100 miles of its most efficient electric version by model year25303540kWh per 100 mi20202021202220232024MINI Cooper: kWh per 100 miles of its most efficient electric version by model year25303540kWh20202021202220232024

The Cooper, five years at a time

Average rating of its best version per span, placed in the class it sat in most often.

2004–08first of 20minicompact cars
2009–13second of 10minicompact cars
2014–18fifth of 34subcompact cars

Where the engine list turned over

  • 2014

    New: 1.5-liter 3-cylinder, 2.0-liter 4-cylinder. Best rating 32 → 33 MPG.

Powertrains under the name

  • Gasoline

    Rated in 2002–2026.

  • Electric

    Rated in 2020–2024.

All 25 model years, best and lowest version
Model yearsBest versionCombinedCity / hwyLowest versionVersions
2026Cooper C 2 Door3228 / 39306
2025Cooper Hardtop 2 door3228 / 39306
2023–2024Cooper Convertible3229 / 382712
2022Cooper Convertible3229 / 382612
2021Cooper Convertible3128 / 372612
2020Cooper Convertible3128 / 36296
2019Cooper Hardtop 2 door3228 / 382612
2017–2018Cooper Convertible3228 / 382612
2016Cooper Hardtop 2 door3228 / 382612
2015Cooper (3-doors)3229 / 382716
2014Cooper (3-doors)3329 / 392814
2013Cooper3229 / 362914
2012Cooper3229 / 362812
2011Cooper3229 / 36288
2010Cooper3228 / 37278
2009Cooper3228 / 37268
2008Cooper3228 / 37238
2007Cooper3127 / 36238
2006Cooper2824 / 33229
2005Cooper2824 / 33248
2003–2004Cooper2825 / 33253
2002Cooper2522 / 29251

Version names in the EPA list: Cooper, Cooper (3-doors), Cooper (5-doors), Cooper C 2 Door, Cooper C 4 Door, Cooper C Convertible, Cooper Clubvan, Cooper Convertible, Cooper Coupe, Cooper Hardtop 2 door, Cooper Hardtop 4 door, Cooper S, Cooper S (3-doors), Cooper S (5-doors), Cooper S 2 Door, Cooper S 4 Door, Cooper S Convertible, Cooper S Coupe, Cooper S Hardtop 2 door, Cooper S Hardtop 4 door, Cooper S JCWorks GP Kit, Cooper SE Hardtop 2 door.

Same class, 2026

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