Against 455 other 4-cyl cars rated 2022–2024, the Clubman beats their 26.7 mpg average by 2.3 mpg, about $114 a year. Averaged over the years each was sold, the most economical engine since 2008, the 1.6L 4-cyl (2008–2014), does 30.7 mpg and the thirstiest, the 1.5L 3-cyl (2016–2019), 28: $120 a year apart.
Every Mini Clubman engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4-cyl | 27.4 / 35.1 | 2008–2014 | $1,251 | |
| 2L 4-cyl | 24.2 / 33.8 | 2016–2024 | $1,367 | |
| 1.5L 3-cyl | 24.5 / 33.3 | 2016–2019 | $1,371 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Honda Civic gets 39.3 mpg, the Nissan Sentra 33.7 mpg and the Audi A3 30.7 mpg, next to 29 mpg for the 2024 Clubman. The Clubman costs the most of them to run: $347 a year more than the Honda Civic.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2024) | $0.110 |
| Fuel per year | $1,324 |
| Fuel over five years | $6,620 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars, 2022–2024 | −$114 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,658 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2024 Mini Clubman gives up 10 mpg in town: 35 on the highway against 25 in the city, $439 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2024) | 25 mpg | $1,536 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 35 mpg | $1,097 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +10 mpg (40%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the Clubman changed over the years
The Clubman peaked in 2009 at 32 mpg (28 city, 37 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2019 at 27.5 — 4.5 mpg apart, or $196 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2024 car does 29.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 25 / 35 | 1 | $1,324 | |
| 2023 | 25 / 35 | 1 | $1,324 | |
| 2022 | 25 / 35 | 1 | $1,324 | |
| 2021 | 25 / 35 | 1 | $1,324 | |
| 2020 | 26 / 34 | 1 | $1,324 | |
| 2019 | 23.5 / 32.5 | 2 | $1,396 | |
| 2018 | 23.5 / 33 | 2 | $1,396 | |
| 2017 | 24 / 33 | 2 | $1,396 | |
| 2016 | 24 / 33 | 2 | $1,396 | |
| 2014 | 27 / 34 | 1 | $1,280 | |
| 2013 | 27 / 34 | 1 | $1,280 | |
| 2012 | 27 / 34 | 1 | $1,280 | |
| 2011 | 27 / 34 | 1 | $1,280 | |
| 2010 | 28 / 36 | 1 | $1,239 | |
| 2009 | 28 / 37 | 1 | $1,200 | |
| 2008 | 28 / 37 | 1 | $1,200 |
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How we count
This page rests on 20 EPA ratings of the Mini Clubman — 3 engines across 2008–2024. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $2,658. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2024 Mini Clubman get?
29 mpg combined, 25 city and 35 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2008 the Clubman has averaged 29 mpg.
Is the 2024 Clubman more efficient than the 2023?
About the same: 29 against 29 mpg combined.
Which Clubman year has the best gas mileage?
The 2009, at 32 mpg combined (28 city, 37 highway).
Does the Clubman get better gas mileage than the Honda Civic?
No: 29 mpg for the 2024 Clubman against 39.3 for the 2025 Honda Civic, about $347 a year more to run.
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