Diesel, electric, petrol and plug-in hybrid · 2000–2027
Mini Cooper
MPG, running costs and specs for the Mini Cooper. By the official figures, the 2026 gets 42 mpg, about £1,326 a year in the UK.
- MPG
- 42 mpg
- 2026 official · 6.8 L/100km
- A year's petrol
- £1,326
- at today's prices in the UK
- On a full tank
- 405 miles
- 44 L tank
- Seats
- 5
What a Cooper costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, the UK first.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £18.95 per 100 miles | £1,326 |
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $19.85 per 100 km | $2,183 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $16.29 per 100 km | $1,809 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $12.49 per 100 miles | $1,686 |
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.
Where the Cooper ranks
F56, 2014–2024
Specs for the Cooper 1.5. Other versions differ; the figures at the top are the most efficient version's.
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
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
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Petrol | 7.6 L/100km | 37 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2026 | Petrol | 6.8 L/100km | 42 mpg | 35 mpg | — |
| 2025 | Petrol | 6.8 L/100km | 42 mpg | 35 mpg | — |
| 2024 | Electric | 19.1 kWh/100km | 3.3 mi/kWh | 110 MPGe | 183 km |
| 2024 | Petrol | 6.7 L/100km | 42 mpg | 35 mpg | — |
| 2023 | Petrol | 7.6 L/100km | 37 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2023 | Electric | 19.1 kWh/100km | 3.3 mi/kWh | 110 MPGe | 183 km |
| 2022 | Petrol | 7.6 L/100km | 37 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2022 | Electric | 19.1 kWh/100km | 3.3 mi/kWh | 110 MPGe | 183 km |
| 2021 | Petrol | 7.8 L/100km | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Electric | 19.4 kWh/100km | 3.2 mi/kWh | 108 MPGe | 177 km |
| 2020 | Petrol | 5.7 L/100km | 50 mpg | 41 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Electric | 19.4 kWh/100km | 3.2 mi/kWh | 108 MPGe | 177 km |
| 2020 | Diesel | 4.7 L/100km | 60 mpg | 50 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Petrol | 7.4 L/100km | 38 mpg | 32 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Diesel | 4.2 L/100km | 67 mpg | 56 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Diesel | 4.3 L/100km | 66 mpg | 55 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Plug-in hybrid | 3.7 L/100km | 77 mpg | 64 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Petrol | 6.0 L/100km | 47 mpg | 39 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Diesel | 4.8 L/100km | 59 mpg | 49 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Petrol | 5.8 L/100km | 49 mpg | 41 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Plug-in hybrid | 2.4 L/100km | 116 mpg | 96 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Diesel | 5.4 L/100km | 53 mpg | 44 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Petrol | 5.8 L/100km | 49 mpg | 40 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Diesel | 6.0 L/100km | 47 mpg | 39 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Petrol | 5.9 L/100km | 48 mpg | 40 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Petrol | 6.3 L/100km | 45 mpg | 38 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Diesel | 6.1 L/100km | 47 mpg | 39 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Petrol | 6.6 L/100km | 43 mpg | 36 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Diesel | 5.2 L/100km | 55 mpg | 45 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Diesel | 4.9 L/100km | 58 mpg | 48 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Petrol | 6.6 L/100km | 43 mpg | 35 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Petrol | 6.5 L/100km | 43 mpg | 36 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Diesel | 4.7 L/100km | 61 mpg | 51 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Petrol | 6.6 L/100km | 43 mpg | 36 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Diesel | 4.3 L/100km | 66 mpg | 55 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Diesel | 4.3 L/100km | 66 mpg | 55 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Petrol | 7.2 L/100km | 39 mpg | 33 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Diesel | 4.1 L/100km | 69 mpg | 57 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Petrol | 7.2 L/100km | 39 mpg | 33 mpg | — |
Mini Cooper questions
What MPG does the Mini Cooper get?
The 2026 Mini Cooper gets 42 mpg in UK gallons by its official figures (6.8 L/100km). Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Mini Cooper cost to run a year in the UK?
About £1,326 a year at today's average petrol price of £1.74/L and a typical year's driving in the UK.
How far does a Mini Cooper go on a full tank?
About 405 miles (652 km) from its 44 L tank at its official fuel use.
How big is the Mini Cooper's boot?
211 L, for the Cooper 1.5.
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