MINI Cooper S: MPG and fuel economy by year
The EPA has rated the MINI Cooper S across 11 model years, from the 2003 MINI Cooper S through the 2013 MINI Cooper S. The most recent 2013 MINI Cooper S returns 29 combined MPG. The most efficient model year was the 2012 MINI Cooper S at 30 MPG.
Pick a year below to open the full MINI Cooper S page for that model year. Each year page covers combined, city, and highway MPG, the trim variants the EPA rates separately, the annual fuel cost across three driving patterns, and a year-over-year comparison so you can see whether the car has improved.
Fuel economy by model year
Combined MPG, city MPG, highway MPG, and the EPA's estimated annual fuel cost for every model year of the MINI Cooper S. Click any year to see the full breakdown for that model year, including trim variants, the drivetrain, and a comparison against other vehicles in its segment.
| Year | Model | Combined MPG | City | Highway | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2013 MINI Cooper S | 29 MPG | 26 MPG | 34 MPG | $2,400 |
| 2012 | 2012 MINI Cooper S | 30 MPG | 26 MPG | 34 MPG | $2,300 |
| 2011 | 2011 MINI Cooper S | 30 MPG | 27 MPG | 35 MPG | $2,300 |
| 2010 | 2010 MINI Cooper S | 29 MPG | 26 MPG | 34 MPG | $2,400 |
| 2009 | 2009 MINI Cooper S | 29 MPG | 26 MPG | 34 MPG | $2,400 |
| 2008 | 2008 MINI Cooper S | 29 MPG | 26 MPG | 34 MPG | $2,400 |
| 2007 | 2007 MINI Cooper S | 28 MPG | 25 MPG | 32 MPG | $2,450 |
| 2006 | 2006 MINI Cooper S | 24 MPG | 22 MPG | 29 MPG | $2,900 |
| 2005 | 2005 MINI Cooper S | 24 MPG | 22 MPG | 29 MPG | $2,900 |
| 2004 | 2004 MINI Cooper S | 25 MPG | 22 MPG | 31 MPG | $2,750 |
| 2003 | 2003 MINI Cooper S | 25 MPG | 22 MPG | 31 MPG | $2,750 |
How the MINI Cooper S compares against the Minicompact Cars class
Buyers usually compare the MINI Cooper S against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Minicompact Cars class for the 2013 model year, the latest year on this page. Each link opens the full page for that car.
Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split.