Against 407 other 4-cyl cars rated 2013–2015, the Cooper Coupe beats their 27.3 mpg average by 4.7 mpg, about $207 a year.
Every Mini Cooper Coupe engine, compared
The Mini Cooper Coupe was rated in a single specification, so its gas mileage does not vary by version — only by model year. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4-cyl | 29 / 36 | 2012–2015 | $1,200 |
What that actually costs
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2015) | $0.100 |
| Fuel per year | $1,200 |
| Fuel over five years | $6,000 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars, 2013–2015 | −$207 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,400 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2015 Mini Cooper Coupe gives up 7 mpg in town: 36 on the highway against 29 in the city, $257 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2015) | 29 mpg | $1,324 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 36 mpg | $1,067 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +7 mpg (24%) | Typical for its type |
How the Cooper Coupe changed over the years
Combined figure across the 4 model years the Cooper Coupe was rated in, all of them at 32 mpg.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 29 / 36 | 1 | $1,200 | |
| 2014 | 29 / 36 | 1 | $1,200 | |
| 2013 | 29 / 36 | 1 | $1,200 | |
| 2012 | 29 / 36 | 1 | $1,200 |
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How we count
This page rests on 4 EPA ratings of the Mini Cooper Coupe — 1 engine across 2012–2015. 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 $2,400. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2015 Mini Cooper Coupe get?
32 mpg combined, 29 city and 36 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2012 the Cooper Coupe has averaged 32 mpg.
Is the 2015 Cooper Coupe more efficient than the 2014?
About the same: 32 against 32 mpg combined.
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