MINI Cooper

20022013 · 23 configurations

Lowest
25
Average
29
Best
32

The MINI Cooper has been tested by the EPA across 23 different configurations spanning model years 2002 through 2013. Over this period, the Cooper has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 25 MPG to 32 MPG, with an overall average of 29 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
$2,300273530MPG
2013
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$2,150293632MPG
2012
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$2,300273530MPG
2012
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$2,150293632MPG
2011
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$2,250283531MPG
2011
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$2,150293632MPG
2010
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$2,450253328MPG
2010
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$2,150283732MPG
2009
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$2,150283732MPG
2009
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$2,400253429MPG
2008
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$2,150283732MPG
2008
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$2,400263429MPG
2007
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$2,250273631MPG
2007
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$2,400263329MPG
2006
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (variable gear ratios)Premium
$2,650233126MPG
2006
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$2,450243328MPG
2005
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (variable gear ratios)Premium
$2,650233126MPG
2005
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$2,450243328MPG
2004
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (variable gear ratios)Premium
$2,750222925MPG
2004
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$2,450253328MPG
2003
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (variable gear ratios)Premium
$2,750222925MPG
2003
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$2,450253328MPG
2002
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (variable gear ratios)Premium
$2,750222925MPG

Historical Efficiency

2013
32
2012
32
2011
32
2010
32
2009
32
2008
32
2007
31
2006
28
2005
28
2004
28
2003
28
2002
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) 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. 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

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Historical Severity Timeline

2011
1
2010
1
2009
1
2007
5
2005
1
2004
1
2003
1
2002
5
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