2023 MINI Cooper S ConvertibleFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Minicompact CarsFront-Wheel Drive
2023 MINI Cooper S Convertible

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City
27
MPG
Highway
36
MPG
Combined
30
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (AM-S7)
Premium
City
27
Hwy
36
Comb
30
Fuel cost: $2,700/yr
Manual 6-spd
Premium
City
23
Hwy
33
Comb
27
Fuel cost: $3,050/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,700

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-1,500

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 6/10
GHG Score: 6/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
293 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
9.9 barrels

Specifications

Engine
2L 4-cyl
Transmission
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
2L, 4-cylinder
Induction Type
Direct Injection
Fuel Type
Premium Gasoline

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems4 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 4 owner complaints for the 2023 MINI Cooper S Convertible. Top reported issues include electrical system, brakes and advanced safety (adas). The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Electrical System
3
Brakes
1
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
1
Fuel System
1

2023 MINI Cooper S Convertible problems by category: Electrical System: 3 complaints, Brakes: 1 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 1 complaints, Fuel System: 1 complaints.

3
Crashes Reported
0
Fires Reported
0
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Electrical SystemFiled: 08/25/2025CrashODI#11682949
While driving in the rain, the car suddenly applied its brakes, all lights inside the car shut off, and the car came to a stop. The car behind hit it. The car was immediately taken to the service depa…
Electrical SystemFiled: 04/15/2025ODI#11654776
The contact owns a 2023 Mini Cooper SE. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V302000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the parts to do the recall repair were not yet available. Th…
Electrical SystemFiled: 10/28/2024ODI#11622238
The safety recall campaign 24V-612 is a complete farce. It states that there is a safety defect with the high-voltage battery which could cause a fire, but the "solution" proposed by the manufacturer…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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