2012 MINI Cooper Roadster MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2012 MINI Cooper Roadster.

The 2012 MINI Cooper Roadster has 2 model options: Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 1.6 L and Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L.

The 2012 MINI Cooper Roadster Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 1.6 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Two Seaters car class.

The 2012 MINI Cooper Roadster Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Two Seaters car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2012 MINI Cooper Roadster Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2012 MINI Cooper Roadster is 30 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model Option Combined MPG City MPG Highway MPG
Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 1.6 L 30 27 34
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L 30 27 34

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2012 MINI Cooper Roadster?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2012 MINI Cooper Roadster is $2,450.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 2012 MINI Cooper Roadster to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $750 more on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model Option Fuel Cost 5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 1.6 L $2,450 spend $750 more
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L $2,450 spend $750 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2012 MINI Cooper Roadster Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2012 MINI Cooper Roadster will consume in one year is 10 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model Option Barrels
Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 1.6 L 10
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L 10

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2 2012 MINI Cooper Roadster model options.

Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 1.6 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2012 MINI Cooper Roadster Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 1.6 L:

City MPG 27
Highway MPG 34
Combined MPG 30
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $750
Fuel Cost $2,450
Fuel Type 1 Premium
Barrels of Petroleum 10
Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 4
Transmission Automatic (S6)
Vehicle Class Two Seaters
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2012 MINI Cooper Roadster Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L:

City MPG 27
Highway MPG 34
Combined MPG 30
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $750
Fuel Cost $2,450
Fuel Type 1 Premium
Barrels of Petroleum 10
Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 4
Transmission Manual 6-spd
Vehicle Class Two Seaters
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Disclaimer

Ratings were provided by the manufacturer to the U.S. Department of Energy, which is where we sourced the data. Be advised that manufacturers may have upgraded, downgraded, or changed these ratings following the compilation of this data.

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