MINI Cooper S

20032013 · 20 configurations

Lowest
24
Average
27
Best
30

The MINI Cooper S has been tested by the EPA across 20 different configurations spanning model years 2003 through 2013. Over this period, the Cooper S has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 24 MPG to 30 MPG, with an overall average of 27 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2013
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$2,400263429MPG
2013
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$2,400263429MPG
2012
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$2,450253328MPG
2012
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$2,300263430MPG
2011
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$2,450253328MPG
2011
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$2,300273530MPG
2010
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$2,400263429MPG
2010
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$2,550243227MPG
2009
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$2,650233226MPG
2009
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$2,400263429MPG
2008
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$2,400263429MPG
2008
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$2,550233227MPG
2007
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$2,450253228MPG
2007
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$2,650233026MPG
2006
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$2,900222924MPG
2006
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$2,900212924MPG
2005
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$2,900222924MPG
2005
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$2,900212924MPG
2004
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$2,750223125MPG
2003
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$2,750223125MPG

Historical Efficiency

2013
29
2012
30
2011
30
2010
29
2009
29
2008
29
2007
28
2006
24
2005
24
2004
25
2003
25

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Cooper S) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the MINI Cooper S. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

2011
1
2010
1
2007
5
2005
1
2004
1
2003
4
Critical
Moderate
Advisory