# Mini Cooper specs and mpg by year - **Latest year:** 2027 - **MPG (combined):** 31 - **Drive:** FWD - **Years covered:** 2015-2027 ## Quick answer The 2027 Mini Cooper is a minicompact car rated at 31 mpg combined. Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo. ## Every 2027 Mini Cooper version | Version | Engine | Drive | Transmission | City/Hwy | Combined | Fuel cost / year | CO2 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Cooper C Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | Automatic | 27/37 | 31 mpg | $2,650 | 284 g/mi | | Cooper S Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | Automatic | 27/37 | 31 mpg | $2,650 | 283 g/mi | | Cooper C 2 Door | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | Automatic | 27/39 | 31 mpg | $2,650 | 278 g/mi | | Cooper C 4 Door | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | Automatic | 27/39 | 31 mpg | $2,650 | 278 g/mi | | Cooper S 4 Door | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | Automatic | 27/39 | 31 mpg | $2,650 | 279 g/mi | Each row is a version the EPA tested. Fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles a year (55% city) at national average prices; CO2 is tailpipe emissions. ## Mini Cooper specs by year | Year | Engines | Transmission | Drive | MPG (combined) | MPGe | EV range | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2027 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | FWD | 31 | -- | -- | | 2026 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | FWD | 30-32 | -- | -- | | 2025 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | FWD | 30-32 | -- | -- | | 2024 | 1.5L 3-cyl turbo; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo; Electric | Automatic, Manual, Single-speed | FWD | 27-32 | 110 | 114 mi | | 2023 | 1.5L 3-cyl turbo; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo; Electric | Automatic, Manual, Single-speed | FWD | 27-32 | 110 | 114 mi | | 2022 | 1.5L 3-cyl turbo; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo; Electric | Automatic, Manual, Single-speed | FWD | 26-32 | 110 | 114 mi | | 2021 | 1.5L 3-cyl turbo; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo; Electric | Automatic, Manual, Single-speed | FWD | 26-31 | 108 | 110 mi | | 2020 | 1.5L 3-cyl turbo; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo; Electric | Automatic, Single-speed | FWD | 29-31 | 108 | 110 mi | | 2019 | 1.5L 3-cyl turbo; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic, Manual | FWD | 26-32 | -- | -- | | 2018 | 1.5L 3-cyl turbo; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic, Manual | FWD | 26-32 | -- | -- | | 2017 | 1.5L 3-cyl turbo; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic, Manual | FWD | 26-32 | -- | -- | | 2016 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo; 1.5L 3-cyl turbo | Automatic, Manual | FWD | 26-32 | -- | -- | | 2015 | 1.6L 4-cyl; 1.6L 4-cyl turbo; 1.5L 3-cyl turbo; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic, Manual | FWD | 27-32 | -- | -- | EPA combined ratings. MPGe is the EPA efficiency measure for electric cars. Ranges cover every engine and drivetrain EPA tested for that year. ## How has the Cooper changed over the years? - **2027:** combined mpg went from 30-32 to 31. - **2025:** dropped 1.5L 3-cyl turbo and Electric. - **2023:** combined mpg went from 26-32 to 27-32. - **2022:** combined mpg went from 26-31 to 26-32; maximum range went from 110 to 114 miles. - **2021:** combined mpg went from 29-31 to 26-31. - **2020:** added Electric. - **2016:** dropped 1.6L 4-cyl and 1.6L 4-cyl turbo. ## What does it cost to run a Cooper? The EPA puts the 2027 Mini Cooper's fuel cost at **$2,650 a year**, against about $3,563 for other current minicompact car: roughly 26% less. Over five years at 15,000 miles a year that is about $13,250 in fuel. ## Cooper vs rivals | Model | Powertrains | Fuel economy | Fuel cost / year | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Subaru BRZ](/vehicles/subaru-brz) | Gas | 22-25 mpg | $3,300-$3,750 | | [Toyota GR 86](/vehicles/toyota-gr-86) | Gas | 22-24 mpg | $3,400-$3,750 | | [Mercedes-Benz SL-Class](/vehicles/mercedes-benz-sl-class) | Gas, Hybrid | 16-23 mpg | $3,550-$5,150 | | [Porsche 911](/vehicles/porsche-911) | Gas | 15-21 mpg | $3,900-$5,500 | | [Lexus LC](/vehicles/lexus-lc) | Gas | 18 mpg | $4,550 | Other current minicompact car from other makes, most efficient first. ## Frequently asked questions ### What mpg does the 2027 Mini Cooper get? The 2027 Mini Cooper is EPA-rated at 31 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain. Real-world mileage varies with speed, climate and load. ### What engine does the 2027 Mini Cooper have? The 2027 Mini Cooper comes with: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo. It uses automatic transmission and is offered with FWD. ### Is there a hybrid Mini Cooper? No. In the EPA data from 2015-2027 the Mini Cooper has no hybrid version. ### Which Mini Cooper year gets the best gas mileage? In the EPA data, the 2026 Mini Cooper has the highest combined rating, up to 32 mpg. Ratings for the same model can change between years when engines or test procedures change. ### How much does it cost to fuel a 2027 Mini Cooper for a year? About $2,650 a year, using the EPA's assumptions of 15,000 miles (55% city, 45% highway) at national average fuel prices. Your cost depends on your local prices, mileage and driving style. ### What is the city and highway mpg of the 2027 Mini Cooper? The most efficient 2027 version, the Cooper C Convertible, is rated 27 mpg city and 37 mpg highway (31 combined). Other engines and drivetrains are rated lower; the versions table above lists each one. ### How much CO2 does the 2027 Mini Cooper emit? EPA rates its tailpipe CO2 at 278-284 grams per mile depending on version. Lower is better; the cleanest gas cars sit under 250 g/mi and electric cars have none at the tailpipe. ### Is the Mini Cooper cheap to run compared with other minicompact cars? Yes, cheaper than average: its EPA annual fuel cost of $2,650 compares with about $3,563 for other current minicompact car models. Fuel is only part of running costs; insurance, tires and repairs also differ. ## Sources - [fueleconomy.gov (US DOE and EPA)](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/) ## All Mini cars - [Mini Countryman](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/mini-countryman) - [Mini John Cooper Works](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/mini-john-cooper-works) ## More Mini models - [Mini Clubman](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/mini-clubman): discontinued ## Other minicompact cars - [Porsche 911](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/porsche-911) - [Subaru BRZ](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/subaru-brz) - [Toyota GR 86](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/toyota-gr-86) - [Fiat 500e](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/fiat-500e) - [Lexus LC](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/lexus-lc) - [Mercedes-Benz SL-Class](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/mercedes-benz-sl-class) ## Car care - [How long do tires last?](https://diagxcar.com/how-long/tires) - [How often to change oil](https://diagxcar.com/how-often/change-oil) - [Tire size calculator](https://diagxcar.com/tools/tire-size-calculator) --- Source page: https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/mini-cooper Updated: 2026-11-03 General information, not a substitute for a qualified mechanic.