2021 MINI John Cooper Works Hardtop MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2021 MINI John Cooper Works Hardtop.

The 2021 MINI John Cooper Works Hardtop has 2 model options: Automatic (S8) 4-cyl, 2.0 L and Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L.

The 2021 MINI John Cooper Works Hardtop Automatic (S8) 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 2021 MINI John Cooper Works Hardtop Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2021 MINI John Cooper Works Hardtop Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2021 MINI John Cooper Works Hardtop is 28 miles per gallon.

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

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic (S8) 4-cyl, 2.0 L292634
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L272333

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2021 MINI John Cooper Works Hardtop?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2021 MINI John Cooper Works Hardtop is $2,650.

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 2021 MINI John Cooper Works Hardtop to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $1,750 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 (S8) 4-cyl, 2.0 L$2,550spend $1,250 more
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L$2,750spend $2,250 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2021 MINI John Cooper Works Hardtop Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2021 MINI John Cooper Works Hardtop 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 (S8) 4-cyl, 2.0 L10
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L11

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2021 MINI John Cooper Works Hardtop Emit?

The 2021 MINI John Cooper Works Hardtop will emit an average of about 4,755,000 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 163 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the 2021 MINI John Cooper Works Hardtop.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2 2021 MINI John Cooper Works Hardtop model options.

Automatic (S8) 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2021 MINI John Cooper Works Hardtop Automatic (S8) 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG26
Highway MPG34
Combined MPG29
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $1,250
Fuel Cost$2,550
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum10
Grams of CO24,575,000
Trees Needed to Offset218
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2021 MINI John Cooper Works Hardtop Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG23
Highway MPG33
Combined MPG27
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $2,250
Fuel Cost$2,750
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum11
Grams of CO24,935,000
Trees Needed to Offset235
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionManual 6-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

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