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2020Subcompact CarsPremium

2020 MINI Cooper Hardtop 4 door

EPA ID: 41706
28
City MPG
31
Combined MPG
31MPG· Excellent
36
Highway MPG

Fuel Economy Overview

The 2020 MINI Cooper Hardtop 4 door achieves an EPA-estimated 31 MPG in combined city and highway driving, with 28 MPG in the city and 36 MPG on the highway. Powered by a 1.5L 3-cylinder turbocharged engine paired with a automatic (am-s7), this subcompact cars features Front-Wheel Drive drive.

In terms of environmental impact, the 2020 Cooper Hardtop 4 door produces approximately 281 grams of CO2 per mile. This figure is measured under standardized EPA test conditions and represents tailpipe emissions only. For context, the average new vehicle sold in the United States produces approximately 400 grams of CO2 per mile, meaning this Cooper Hardtop 4 door performs better than the national average in this regard.

The estimated annual fuel cost for this vehicle is $2,250, based on 15,000 miles of driving per year and current national average fuel prices. Compared to the average new vehicle, you would save $500 over a 5-year period. This calculation accounts for differences in fuel consumption efficiency and provides a practical measure of long-term ownership costs attributable to fuel economy.

Energy DNA

Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Fuel TypePremium
Engine1.5L 3-cyl
AspirationTurbocharged
TransmissionAutomatic (AM-S7)
Drive TypeFront-Wheel Drive

Green Scorecard

CO2 Emissions281 g/mi
Start-Stop SystemEquipped
GHG Score7/10
Smog RatingN/A
Est. Annual Cost$2,250
5-Year Cost DeltaSave $500

Personalized Commute CalculatorEPA defaults to 55% City / 45% Hwy

55% City45% Highway

Adjust the slider to match your daily driving habits. City driving involves stop-and-go traffic under 45mph, while highway driving represents sustained speeds over 55mph.

Your Real MPG
31.1
Impact vs EPA
$-6
/ year
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Aerodynamic Speed Penalty

EPA highway tests average roughly 48 mph. Driving at 75 mph increases aerodynamic drag exponentially. Expect your real-world highway fuel economy to drop by roughly 15-20% at interstate speeds.

5-Year Total Cost of Ownership

Estimated Monthly Cost
$479/mo
Includes estimated depreciation, fuel, insurance, and state fees over 5 years. Does not include loan interest.
15,000 mi
Value Depreciation
Est. value lost over 60 months
$12,500
43.5%
Fuel & Electricity
Based on National Average rates ($3.50/gal)
$8,468
29.5%
Estimated Insurance
Based on vehicle class risk profile
$7,375
25.7%
State Registration Fees
Based on National Average DMV base rates
$400
1.4%
Total 5-Year Cost$28,743

Recall Intelligence

Campaign #20V283000·2020-07-17
critical
Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X1 xDrive28i, X1 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i and X2 sDrive28i, 2020 MINI Clubman Cooper S All4, 2021 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works and Cooper S E) and MINI Hardtop 4 Door (Cooper and Cooper S) vehicles. Due to a problem with the rollover sensor within the air bag control unit, in the event of a rollover crash, the head air bag, seat belt pretensioners and other safety systems, may not activate.

Consequence & Remedy

Consequence: If the safety systems do not deploy as intended in a roll over crash, it may increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. The recall began July 17, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.

Campaign #19V634000·2019-10-11
critical
Component: STRUCTURE

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 MINI Hardtop 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, and JCW vehicles. The rear side trim panels may have been assembled without a crash pad. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 214, "Side Impact Protection."

Consequence & Remedy

Consequence: Without a crash pad, rear seat passengers would have an increased risk of injury in the event of a side impact crash.

Remedy: MINI will notify owners, and MINI dealers will install crash pads, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2019. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.

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NHTSA FARS (Fatal Crash History) and broader generational safety trends are aggregated at the model level rather than by specific engine configurations. View the complete historical data profile for all MINI Cooper Hardtop 4 door configurations.

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Fuel Cost Analysis

Annual Fuel Cost$2,250
vs. Avg Vehicle (5 yrs)Save $500

Based on 15,000 miles/year and current fuel prices.

Efficiency Breakdown

City28 MPG
Highway36 MPG
Combined31 MPG

Estimated Lifetime Carbon Footprint

(Based on 200,000 miles driven)

56.2 metric tons CO₂
Equivalent To:
🌳 70 tree seedlings grown for 10 yrs
✈️ 4.7 cross-country flights/yr

Data Provenance

Data directly from the EPA National Vehicle and Fuel Emissions Laboratory. The combined rating is a weighted average (55% city, 45% highway). For official figures, visit fueleconomy.gov.