The Mini Clubman is a compact car built from 2008 to 2024 over 2 generations. Most were assembled in Germany — 100% of those on record. Between 2015 and 2024 it grew 30 cm longer and gained 184 kg. Engines offered: 4-cyl, 3-cyl. Worth buying? It holds up well, with the usual caveat about model years at 4.0/5 — and the year you pick matters far more than the badge (best and worst years →).
What the Clubman is
The Mini Clubman is a compact car that Mini built from 2008 to 2024 — 17 model years. Our measurements put it at 2 generations, the current one starting in 2016. It has been offered with 4-cyl, 3-cyl power. Its closest sibling in the Mini range: Hardtop.
Where the Clubman is built
A badge says where the company is registered; the VIN says where the car was bolted together. We counted the first three characters — the manufacturer identifier — across 50 Clubmans on record.
| Assembled in | Share | VIN starts with | Years seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | WMW | 2016-2024 |
Check your own: the first three characters of a Mini VIN decide which of these 2 lines your Clubman belongs to. What every character in a Clubman VIN means →
Got the full 17 characters? A free VIN check on a Mini Clubman adds what the decoder can't see: open recalls, theft and total-loss records, and the safety ratings for that exact build.
Clubman generations, and what changed
These boundaries are not copied from a brochure — they fall out of the measurements. Where the Clubman's length or wheelbase jumps between consecutive model years the platform changed: a facelift moves a bumper by centimetres, a new generation moves the whole car — for the Clubman that gives 2 distinct generations below.
| Generation | Length | Wheelbase | Weight | vs previous | Weight change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 396 cm | 255 cm | 1285 kg | - | - |
| 2016-2024 | 426 cm | 267 cm | 1469 kg | +30 cm | +184 kg |
Between 2015 and 2024 the Clubman gained 30 cm in length (+7.6%) and 184 kg in weight (+14.3%). Cars did not so much grow as thicken — crash structures, airbags and equipment weigh more than the metal they replaced, and on the Clubman that is 184 kg against 30 cm. Full dimensions by year →
Mini Clubman tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment Clubman owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What engines does the Mini Clubman have? Power & range
The Mini Clubman is offered with 2 powertrains — 1.5L 3-cyl, 2L 4-cyl. Here's the lineup by engine, transmission and drivetrain — 2 for the Mini Clubman, against one or two on most rivals.
| Engine | Displacement | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-cyl | 1.5L · 3-cyl | Manual 6-spd | FWD | Premium |
| 4-cyl | 2.0L · 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | FWD | Premium |
Horsepower, torque and fuel-tank size decode from your VIN — exact figures vary by engine and trim.
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov (engines, drivetrain, range, charge time). Horsepower & torque from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
The Clubman by the numbers
What the federal and market records say about the Mini Clubman. Each line opens the full breakdown by year.
| Topic | Clubman | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 19 campaigns | NHTSA, all years |
| Owner complaints | 156 filed | What breaks and when |
| Reliability | 4.0 / 5 | Best and worst years |
| Insurance | $1,245/yr | Estimated full coverage |
| Used value | 337 listings | What it sells for now |
Frequently asked questions
What kind of car is the Mini Clubman?
The Clubman is a compact car, built from 2008 to 2024 across 2 generations. Engines offered: 4-cyl, 3-cyl.
Where is the Mini Clubman made?
Across 50 cars in our records the split is: Germany (100%). The first three characters of a VIN identify the plant's manufacturer and country — that is where these shares come from, not from a press release.
How many generations does the Clubman have?
2 by our measurements, the latest starting in 2016. We draw the boundaries where length or wheelbase jumps between model years — a facelift moves a bumper, a new generation moves the whole car. Over its life the Clubman grew 30 cm longer and gained 184 kg.
What is the Mini Clubman warranty?
New models carry 3 years / 36,000 miles basic cover and 5 years / 60,000 miles on the powertrain. Worth knowing: across our complaint records the typical car reaches the halfway point of its faults at five years, so most repairs land after the basic warranty ends.
Is the Clubman reliable?
It scores 4.0/5 in our data. The honest answer depends on the year far more than the model — see the best and worst years, and when this car starts to break.
How do I check a specific Clubman?
This page describes the model; it cannot tell you whether that car has an open recall or a branded title. Run its VIN against the records — free, and matched to the exact production run.
More in Mini
| Model | Years | Recalls | Best MPG | ForCar score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mini Cooper | 2002–2010 | 33 | 32 mpg | 4.0/5 |
| Mini Countryman | 2011–2026 | 23 | 96 mpg | 4.0/5 |
| Mini Hardtop | 2009–2026 | 15 | 32 mpg | 4.0/5 |
| Mini Cooper Convertible | 2004–2026 | 12 | 32 mpg | 4.0/5 |
| Mini Cooper Roadster | 2012–2015 | 4 | 30 mpg | 4.0/5 |
| Mini Cooper Coupe | 2012–2015 | 2 | 32 mpg | 4.0/5 |
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