Diesel, electric, petrol and plug-in hybrid · 2000–2027

Mini Cooper

Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Mini Cooper. By the official figures, the 2027 uses 7.6 L/100km: 37 mpg UK, 31 mpg US.

Mini Cooper in red
Fuel use
7.6 L/100km
2027 official
UK mpg
37 mpg
US mpg
31 mpg
On a full tank
580 km
44 L tank

What a Cooper costs to run

At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$22.31 per 100 km$2,455
Australia$2.41/L petrol$18.29 per 100 km$2,030
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£21.30 per 100 miles£1,491
United States$4.35/gal petrol$14.05 per 100 miles$1,896

A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.

F55/F56/F57 (third generation), 2022

Specs for the 2022 MINI Cooper 3-Door Hatch, 1.5-litre petrol, 6-speed manual; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Hatchback
Size class
Small
Generation
F55/F56/F57 (third generation)
Built in
United Kingdom
Seats
4
Doors
3
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
3,863 mm
Width
1,727 mm
Height
1,414 mm
Wheelbase
2,495 mm
Turning circle
10.8 m
Kerb weight
1,150 kg
Boot
211 L
Boot, seats folded
731 L

Engine

Engine
1.5 L 3-cylinder petrol
Engine size
1,499 cc
Cylinders
3
Aspiration
Turbo
Power
100 kW
Torque
220 Nm
Gearbox
6-speed manual
0–100 km/h
8 s
Top speed
210 km/h

Economy

Emissions standard
Euro 6d

Safety

Euro NCAP
★★★★☆
Euro NCAP tested
2014

F56, 2014–2023

Specs for the Cooper 1.5; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Hatchback
Size class
City
Generation
F56
Built
2014-2023
Seats
4
Doors
3
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
3,821 mm
Width
1,727 mm
Height
1,414 mm
Wheelbase
2,495 mm
Kerb weight
1,160 kg
Boot
211 L

Engine

Engine
1.5 L 3-cylinder turbo petrol
Engine size
1,499 cc
Cylinders
3
Aspiration
Turbo
Power
100 kW
Torque
220 Nm
Gearbox
7-speed dual-clutch

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
5.3 L/100km
CO₂
122 g/km
Fuel tank
44 L
Minimum petrol
95 RON

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★☆
ANCAP tested
2015
Euro NCAP
★★★★☆
Euro NCAP tested
2014
Airbags
6

Ownership

Spare wheel
None

Features

Apple CarPlay
Yes

R56, 2007–2013

Specs for the Cooper 1.6; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Hatchback
Size class
City
Generation
R56
Built
2007-2013
Seats
4
Doors
3
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
3,699 mm
Width
1,683 mm
Height
1,407 mm
Wheelbase
2,467 mm
Kerb weight
1,140 kg
Boot
160 L

Engine

Engine
1.6 L 4-cylinder petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
88 kW
Torque
160 Nm
Gearbox
6-speed manual

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
5.8 L/100km
CO₂
139 g/km
Fuel tank
40 L
Minimum petrol
95 RON

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★☆
ANCAP tested
2007
Euro NCAP
★★★★☆
Euro NCAP tested
2007
Airbags
6

Ownership

Spare wheel
None

R56, second-generation MINI Hatch, 2007–2014

Specs for the 2007 MINI Cooper Hatch (R56), 1.6-litre petrol, 6-speed manual; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Hatchback
Size class
Small
Generation
R56, second-generation MINI Hatch
Built
2007-2014
Built in
United Kingdom
Seats
4
Doors
3
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
3,699 mm
Width
1,683 mm
Height
1,407 mm
Wheelbase
2,467 mm
Kerb weight
1,065 kg
Boot
160 L

Engine

Engine
1.6 L 4-cylinder petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
88 kW
Torque
160 Nm
Gearbox
6-speed manual

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
5.8 L/100km
CO₂
139 g/km
Fuel tank
40 L

Safety

Euro NCAP
★★★★★
Euro NCAP tested
2007

R50/R53, 2001–2006

Specs for the Cooper 1.6; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Hatchback
Size class
City
Generation
R50/R53
Built
2001-2006
Seats
4
Doors
3
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
3,626 mm
Width
1,688 mm
Height
1,416 mm
Wheelbase
2,467 mm
Kerb weight
1,115 kg
Boot
150 L

Engine

Engine
1.6 L 4-cylinder petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
85 kW
Torque
149 Nm
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
7 L/100km
Fuel tank
50 L
Minimum petrol
95 RON

Safety

Euro NCAP
★★★★☆
Euro NCAP tested
2002

R50, 2001–2006

Specs for the 2004 MINI Cooper 1.6 petrol, R50 hatchback, 5-speed manual (UK-market specification); other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Hatchback
Size class
Small
Generation
R50
Built
2001-2006
Built in
England
Seats
4
Doors
3
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
3,626 mm
Width
1,688 mm
Height
1,408 mm
Wheelbase
2,467 mm
Kerb weight
1,150 kg
Boot
150 L

Engine

Engine
1.6 L 4-cylinder petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
85 kW
Torque
149 Nm
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
7 L/100km
Fuel tank
50 L

Official figures by year

From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2027Petrol7.6 L/100km37 mpg31 mpg—
2026Petrol6.8 L/100km42 mpg35 mpg—
2025Petrol6.8 L/100km42 mpg35 mpg—
2024Petrol6.7 L/100km42 mpg35 mpg—
2024Electric19.1 kWh/100km3.3 mi/kWh110 MPGe183 km
2023Petrol7.6 L/100km37 mpg31 mpg—
2023Electric19.1 kWh/100km3.3 mi/kWh110 MPGe183 km
2022Petrol7.6 L/100km37 mpg31 mpg—
2022Electric19.1 kWh/100km3.3 mi/kWh110 MPGe183 km
2021Petrol7.8 L/100km36 mpg30 mpg—
2021Electric19.4 kWh/100km3.2 mi/kWh108 MPGe177 km
2020Petrol5.7 L/100km50 mpg41 mpg—
2020Electric19.4 kWh/100km3.2 mi/kWh108 MPGe177 km
2020Diesel4.7 L/100km60 mpg50 mpg—
2019Petrol7.4 L/100km38 mpg32 mpg—
2019Diesel4.2 L/100km67 mpg56 mpg—
2018Plug-in hybrid3.7 L/100km77 mpg64 mpg—
2018Petrol6.0 L/100km47 mpg39 mpg—
2018Diesel4.3 L/100km66 mpg55 mpg—
2017Plug-in hybrid2.4 L/100km116 mpg96 mpg—
2017Petrol5.8 L/100km49 mpg41 mpg—
2017Diesel4.8 L/100km59 mpg49 mpg—
2016Petrol5.8 L/100km49 mpg40 mpg—
2016Diesel5.4 L/100km53 mpg44 mpg—
2015Petrol5.9 L/100km48 mpg40 mpg—
2015Diesel6.0 L/100km47 mpg39 mpg—
2014Petrol6.3 L/100km45 mpg38 mpg—
2014Diesel6.1 L/100km47 mpg39 mpg—
2013Petrol6.6 L/100km43 mpg36 mpg—
2013Diesel5.2 L/100km55 mpg45 mpg—
2012Petrol6.6 L/100km43 mpg35 mpg—
2012Diesel4.9 L/100km58 mpg48 mpg—
2011Petrol6.5 L/100km43 mpg36 mpg—
2011Diesel4.7 L/100km61 mpg51 mpg—
2010Petrol6.6 L/100km43 mpg36 mpg—
2010Diesel4.3 L/100km66 mpg55 mpg—
2009Petrol7.2 L/100km39 mpg33 mpg—
2009Diesel4.3 L/100km66 mpg55 mpg—
2008Petrol7.2 L/100km39 mpg33 mpg—
2008Diesel4.1 L/100km69 mpg57 mpg—

Mini Cooper questions

What is the fuel consumption of the Mini Cooper?

The 2027 Mini Cooper uses 7.6 L/100km by its official figures: 37 mpg in UK gallons and 31 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Mini Cooper cost to run a year?

At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $2,455 in New Zealand, $2,030 in Australia, £1,491 in United Kingdom, $1,896 in United States.

How far does a Mini Cooper go on a full tank?

About 580 km (360 miles) from its 44 L tank at its official fuel use.

How big is the Mini Cooper's boot?

211 L, for the 2022 MINI Cooper 3-Door Hatch, 1.5-litre petrol, 6-speed manual.

Cars like the Cooper

From other makes, closest in what they use.

Kia

Soul

2009–2025

7.8 L/100km · 36 mpg

Acura

Integra

1986–2026

7.8 L/100km · 36 mpg

Škoda

Superb

2009–2026

7.9 L/100km · 36 mpg

Mercedes-Benz

A250

2013–2021

7.3 L/100km · 39 mpg

Mercedes-Benz

A-Class

2013–2026

7.3 L/100km · 39 mpg

Holden

Commodore

1980–2020

8.0 L/100km · 36 mpg

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