Against 441 other 4-cyl cars rated 2014–2016, the Paceman beats their 27.4 mpg average by 1.6 mpg, about $77 a year.
Every Mini Paceman engine, compared
The Mini Paceman 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 | 26.7 / 33 | 2014–2016 | $1,311 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Toyota Corolla gets 34 mpg, the Ford Focus 32.5 mpg and the Nissan Versa 34 mpg, next to 29 mpg for the 2016 Paceman. The Paceman costs the most of them to run: $195 a year more than the Toyota Corolla.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2016) | $0.110 |
| Fuel per year | $1,324 |
| Fuel over five years | $6,620 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars, 2014–2016 | −$77 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,617 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2016 Mini Paceman gives up 6 mpg in town: 32 on the highway against 26 in the city, $277 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2016) | 26 mpg | $1,477 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 32 mpg | $1,200 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +6 mpg (23%) | Typical for its type |
How the Paceman changed over the years
The Paceman peaked in 2014 at 30 mpg (27 city, 34 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2016 at 29 — 1 mpg apart, or $44 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2016 car does 29.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 26 / 32 | 1 | $1,324 | |
| 2015 | 27 / 33 | 1 | $1,324 | |
| 2014 | 27 / 34 | 1 | $1,280 |
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How we count
This page rests on 3 EPA ratings of the Mini Paceman — 1 engine across 2014–2016. 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 $2,617. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2016 Mini Paceman get?
29 mpg combined, 26 city and 32 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2014 the Paceman has averaged 29.3 mpg.
Is the 2016 Paceman more efficient than the 2015?
About the same: 29 against 29 mpg combined.
Which Paceman year has the best gas mileage?
The 2014, at 30 mpg combined (27 city, 34 highway).
Does the Paceman get better gas mileage than the Toyota Corolla?
No: 29 mpg for the 2016 Paceman against 34 for the 2017 Toyota Corolla, about $195 a year more to run.
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