Against 407 other 4-cyl cars rated 2013–2015, the Cooper Roadster beats their 27.3 mpg average by 1.7 mpg, about $83 a year.
Every Mini Cooper Roadster engine, compared
The Mini Cooper Roadster 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 | 26.8 / 33.8 | 2012–2015 | $1,289 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Mazda MX-5 gets 26 mpg, the Porsche Boxster 25 mpg and the Nissan 370Z 21 mpg, next to 29 mpg for the 2015 Cooper Roadster. The Cooper Roadster is the cheapest of them to run: $505 a year less than the Nissan 370Z.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2015) | $0.110 |
| Fuel per year | $1,324 |
| Fuel over five years | $6,620 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars, 2013–2015 | −$83 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,575 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2015 Mini Cooper Roadster gives up 7 mpg in town: 33 on the highway against 26 in the city, $313 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2015) | 26 mpg | $1,477 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 33 mpg | $1,164 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +7 mpg (27%) | Typical for its type |
How the Cooper Roadster changed over the years
The Cooper Roadster peaked in 2014 at 30 mpg (27 city, 34 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2015 at 29 — 1 mpg apart, or $44 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2015 car does 29.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 26 / 33 | 1 | $1,324 | |
| 2014 | 27 / 34 | 1 | $1,280 | |
| 2013 | 27 / 34 | 1 | $1,280 | |
| 2012 | 27 / 34 | 1 | $1,280 |
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How we count
This page rests on 4 EPA ratings of the Mini Cooper Roadster — 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 $2,575. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2015 Mini Cooper Roadster get?
29 mpg combined, 26 city and 33 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2012 the Cooper Roadster has averaged 29.8 mpg.
Is the 2015 Cooper Roadster more efficient than the 2014?
No: 29 against 30 mpg combined, about $44 a year more to run.
Which Cooper Roadster year has the best gas mileage?
The 2014, at 30 mpg combined (27 city, 34 highway).
Does the Cooper Roadster get better gas mileage than the Mazda MX-5?
Yes: 29 mpg for the 2015 Cooper Roadster against 26 for the 2016 Mazda MX-5, about $153 a year less to run.
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