2012 MINI CooperFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Gasoline Minicompact CarsFront-Wheel Drive
City
29
MPG
Highway
36
MPG
Combined
32
MPG
Real-World MPG
Based on 1 owner report via EPA fueleconomy.gov
37.1MPG average+15.8% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 32 MPG · Owner reported avg: 37.1 MPG
Driving mix: City 20% / Highway 80%
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov “Your MPG” owner submissions. Real-world results vary by driver behavior, conditions, and equipment.
Owner reported MPG for this vehicle averages 37.1 real world MPG based on 1 owner report. EPA combined rating is 32 MPG.
Trim Comparison
Manual 6-spd
Premium
City
29
Hwy
36
Comb
32
Fuel cost: $2,550/yr
Automatic (S6)
Premium
City
27
Hwy
35
Comb
30
Fuel cost: $2,700/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual 6-spd | Premium | 29 | 36 | 32 | $2,550 |
| Automatic (S6) | Premium | 27 | 35 | 30 | $2,700 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,550
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$-750
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: -1/10
GHG Score: -1/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 278 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 9.3 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 1.6L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- 6-speed Automatic
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Body Style
- Sedan
- GVWR
- Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)
Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.
Engine & Efficiency Details
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Engine Size
- 1.6L, 4-cylinder
- Fuel Type
- Premium Gasoline
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