# Mini John Cooper Works specs and mpg by year - **Latest year:** 2027 - **MPG (combined):** 30 - **Drive:** FWD - **Years covered:** 2015-2027 ## Quick answer The 2027 Mini John Cooper Works is a minicompact car rated at 30 mpg combined. Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo. ## Every 2027 Mini John Cooper Works version | Version | Engine | Drive | Transmission | City/Hwy | Combined | Fuel cost / year | CO2 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | JCW Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | Automatic | 26/35 | 30 mpg | $2,750 | 295 g/mi | | JCW 2 Door | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | Automatic | 26/37 | 30 mpg | $2,750 | 291 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 John Cooper Works specs by year | Year | Engines | Transmission | Drive | MPG (combined) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2027 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | FWD | 30 | | 2026 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | FWD | 30 | | 2025 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | AWD, FWD | 26-30 | | 2024 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic, Manual | AWD, FWD | 26-29 | | 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic, Manual | AWD, FWD | 25-29 | | 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Manual, Automatic | AWD, FWD | 25-29 | | 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic, Manual | AWD, FWD | 26-29 | | 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic | AWD, FWD | 26-29 | | 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic, Manual | AWD, FWD | 24-28 | | 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic, Manual | AWD, FWD | 24-28 | | 2017 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Manual, Automatic | FWD | 25-28 | | 2016 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic, Manual | FWD | 25-27 | | 2015 | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic, Manual | FWD | 25-29 | 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 John Cooper Works changed over the years? - **2026:** AWD was dropped; combined mpg went from 26-30 to 30. - **2025:** combined mpg went from 26-29 to 26-30. - **2024:** combined mpg went from 25-29 to 26-29. - **2022:** combined mpg went from 26-29 to 25-29. - **2020:** combined mpg went from 24-28 to 26-29. - **2018:** AWD became available; combined mpg went from 25-28 to 24-28. - **2017:** combined mpg went from 25-27 to 25-28. - **2016:** dropped 1.6L 4-cyl turbo. ## What does it cost to run a John Cooper Works? The EPA puts the 2027 Mini John Cooper Works's fuel cost at **$2,750 a year**, against about $3,563 for other current minicompact car: roughly 23% less. Over five years at 15,000 miles a year that is about $13,750 in fuel. ## John Cooper Works 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 John Cooper Works get? The 2027 Mini John Cooper Works is EPA-rated at 30 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain. Real-world mileage varies with speed, climate and load. ### What engine does the 2027 Mini John Cooper Works have? The 2027 Mini John Cooper Works comes with: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo. It uses automatic transmission and is offered with FWD. ### Is there a hybrid Mini John Cooper Works? No. In the EPA data from 2015-2027 the Mini John Cooper Works has no hybrid version. ### Which Mini John Cooper Works year gets the best gas mileage? In the EPA data, the 2027 Mini John Cooper Works has the highest combined rating, up to 30 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 John Cooper Works for a year? About $2,750 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 John Cooper Works? The most efficient 2027 version, the JCW Convertible, is rated 26 mpg city and 35 mpg highway (30 combined). Other engines and drivetrains are rated lower; the versions table above lists each one. ### How much CO2 does the 2027 Mini John Cooper Works emit? EPA rates its tailpipe CO2 at 291-295 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 John Cooper Works cheap to run compared with other minicompact cars? Yes, cheaper than average: its EPA annual fuel cost of $2,750 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 Cooper](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/mini-cooper) ## 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-john-cooper-works Updated: 2026-11-03 General information, not a substitute for a qualified mechanic.