2012 MINI Cooper S 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 S Roadster.

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

The 2012 MINI Cooper S 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 S Roadster Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2012 MINI Cooper S Roadster is 29 miles per gallon.

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

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 1.6 L282533
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L302634

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

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2012 MINI Cooper S Roadster is $2,550.

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 S Roadster to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $1,250 more on fuel.

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

Model OptionFuel Cost5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 1.6 L$2,650spend $1,750 more
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L$2,450spend $750 more

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

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2012 MINI Cooper S Roadster will consume in one year is 11 barrels.

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

Model OptionBarrels
Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 1.6 L11
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L10

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2012 MINI Cooper S Roadster Emit?

The 2012 MINI Cooper S Roadster will emit an average of about -15,000 grams of CO2 per year.

🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 1 tree would be needed to offset emissions from the 2012 MINI Cooper S Roadster.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2 2012 MINI Cooper S 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 S Roadster Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 1.6 L:

City MPG25
Highway MPG33
Combined MPG28
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $1,750
Fuel Cost$2,650
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum11
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement1.6
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)
Vehicle ClassTwo Seaters
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L

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

City MPG26
Highway MPG34
Combined MPG30
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $750
Fuel Cost$2,450
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum10
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement1.6
TransmissionManual 6-spd
Vehicle ClassTwo Seaters
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

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