The Mini Countryman does 61.8 mpg combined (61.8 city, 62.8 highway), which works out to about $621 a year in fuel at $3.20 a gallon and 12,000 miles. Engine choice matters more than you'd think: Electric does 96.7 mpg while 2L 4-cyl does 27 — a difference of $1,025 a year. Against other 4-cyl cars it sits above the average of 25.4 mpg.
Every Mini Countryman engine, compared
Picking the right version of the same car often saves more fuel than picking a different car altogether. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | 99.7 / 93.7 | 2025–2027 | $397 | |
| 2L 4-cyl | 24 / 32 | 2025–2027 | $1,422 |
What that actually costs
Miles per gallon is an abstraction; the fuel bill is not. Here it is in money, at 12,000 miles a year and $3.20 a gallon.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile | $0.052 |
| Fuel per year | $621 |
| Fuel over five years | $3,105 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars | −$891 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $1,825 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The gap between city and highway figures tells you whom the car suits. A wide gap punishes stop-and-start traffic; a narrow one means the car doesn't care where you drive it.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City | 61.8 mpg | $621 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 62.8 mpg | $611 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +1 mpg (2%) | Narrow — equally happy either way |
How the Countryman changed over the years
Combined figure by model year. Jumps usually mark a new generation or a new engine; dips often mean a heavier body or added all-wheel drive.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 62.5 / 62.5 | 2 | $614 | |
| 2026 | 61.5 / 63 | 2 | $624 | |
| 2025 | 61.5 / 63 | 2 | $624 |
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How we count
Fuel-economy figures come from EPA fueleconomy.gov — the same laboratory numbers printed on the window sticker. We don't adjust them; real-world consumption depends on how and where you drive.
What we add is money. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon — change either and the ranking stays, only the size of the bill moves. Cost per mile is the same figure divided out, useful when comparing a commute against a weekend car.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the Mini Countryman get?
61.8 mpg combined on average — 61.8 in the city and 62.8 on the highway, per EPA ratings across 2025–2027.
How much does a Mini Countryman cost in fuel per year?
About $621 at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon — roughly $3,105 over five years, or 0.052 dollars a mile.
Which Countryman engine is the most economical?
The Electric at 96.7 mpg, against 27 for the 2L 4-cyl — a difference of about $1,025 a year.
Is the Countryman good on fuel compared with similar cars?
Against other 4-cyl cars it sits above the average of 25.4 mpg, computed across 6877 ratings.
Are these real-world figures?
No — they are EPA laboratory ratings, the same ones on the window sticker. Real consumption depends on driving style, terrain, load and weather, and is typically a little worse.