PACEMAN

The Mini Paceman — a compact car explained

The Mini Paceman is a compact car built from 2013 to 2019.

Data · NHTSA & EPA · 2013–2019 · 7 model years · Updated Aug 24, 2026 · Not yet rated
Quick answer

The Mini Paceman is a compact car built from 2013 to 2019. Engines offered: 4-cyl. Too new for a verdict, since complaints and recalls take years to accumulate — and the year you pick matters far more than the badge (best and worst years →).

2013–2019
Years
0
Recalls
30
Top MPG
—★
NHTSA
0
Complaints

What the Paceman is

The Mini Paceman is a compact car that Mini built from 2013 to 2019 — 7 model years. It has been offered with 4-cyl power. Its closest sibling in the Mini range: Countryman.

Mini Paceman tire size, oil type & owner specs

The fitment Paceman 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.

Wheels & tires
Wheel sizeby VIN
Tire sizeby VIN
Bolt patternby trim
Tire pressure32–36 PSI
Engine oil
Oil typeFull synthetic
Gradeon oil cap
Capacityby engine
Battery
Main battery12V · group by trim
Key-fob cellCR2032
Wiper blades
Front bladesby generation
Rear bladeif equipped
Fuses
Fuse boxeshood + dash
Diagramon box lid
Light bulbs
Headlightby trim
Tail / brakeby trim
Fogif equipped

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 Paceman have? Power & range

The Mini Paceman is offered with 1 powertrain — 1.6L 4-cyl. Here's the lineup by engine, transmission and drivetrain — 1 for the Mini Paceman, against one or two on most rivals.

FIG.06·Mini Paceman Powertrains
EngineDisplacementTransmissionDriveFuel
4-cyl1.6L · 4-cylManual 6-spdFWDPremium
ROWS 1·SOURCE EPA + NHTSA vPIC

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 Paceman by the numbers

What the federal and market records say about the Mini Paceman. Each line opens the full breakdown by year.

FIG.05·Mini Paceman by the numbers
TopicPacemanDetail
ReliabilityNot yet ratedBest and worst years
Insurance$1,291/yrEstimated full coverage
Used value30 listingsWhat it sells for now
ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA, EPA, HLDI and market listings

Frequently asked questions

What kind of car is the Mini Paceman?

The Paceman is a compact car, built from 2013 to 2019. Engines offered: 4-cyl.

What is the Mini Paceman 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 Paceman reliable?

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 Paceman?

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

More Mini models
ModelYearsRecallsBest MPGForCar score
Mini Cooper2002–20103332 mpg4.0/5
Mini Countryman2011–20262398 mpg4.0/5
Mini Hardtop2009–20261532 mpg4.0/5
Mini Cooper Convertible2004–2026932 mpg4.0/5
Mini Clubman2008–20241932 mpg4.0/5
Mini Cooper Roadster2012–2015430 mpg4.0/5
ROWS 6·SOURCE NHTSA + EPA
Data sourced from NHTSA (recalls, complaints, safety ratings) and EPA fueleconomy.gov (MPG). Best/worst-year analysis is ForCar's own aggregation of complaint volume. Last updated Aug 2026. — ForCar Editorial Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.