2020 MINI Cooper
Fuel economy, running costs, emissions and safety · from U.S. EPA and NHTSA data
The 2020 MINI Cooper is sold in the U.S. with electric and gasoline power. The EPA lists 7 configurations for this model year, with combined economy from 29 to 108 MPGe and an estimated annual fuel cost of $700 to $2,750 at 15,000 miles.
Key numbers
| Model year | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle class | Subcompact Cars |
| Fuel type(s) | Electric, Gasoline |
| Combined economy | 29-108 MPGe |
| Best / worst combined | 108 / 29 MPGe |
| Annual fuel cost | $700-$2,750 |
| EPA range | 110-110 mi |
| 240V charge time | 4.0-4.0 h |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 281-304 g/mi |
| EPA smog rating | 3-10 / 10 |
What it costs to fuel
Across its configurations, the 2020 Cooper costs about $700 to $2,750 a year to fuel at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis, averaging roughly $2,343. Over five years that is about $11,714 in fuel alone before maintenance, insurance and depreciation — which is why the running cost, not just the price, decides what a car really costs.
Relative to an average new vehicle, the most efficient Cooper configuration saves about $8,000 in fuel over five years; less efficient versions spend more.
For context, the average combined economy of subcompact cars in this dataset is about 27 MPGe. The Cooper sits roughly 41 MPGe above that mark at its midpoint, making it more efficient than average for its EPA class.
Configurations and fuel economy
| Version | Engine | Drive | Trans | Fuel | Combined | Annual fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper SE Hardtop 2 door | electric | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Electric | 108 MPGe | $700 |
| Cooper Convertible | 1.5L 3-cyl turbo | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 31 MPGe | $2,550 |
| Cooper Hardtop 2 door | 1.5L 3-cyl turbo | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 31 MPGe | $2,550 |
| Cooper Hardtop 4 door | 1.5L 3-cyl turbo | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 31 MPGe | $2,550 |
| Cooper S Hardtop 2 door | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 30 MPGe | $2,650 |
| Cooper S Hardtop 4 door | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 30 MPGe | $2,650 |
| Cooper S Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 29 MPGe | $2,750 |
Emissions, safety and size
The 2020 Cooper records tailpipe CO₂ of 281-304 g/mi, an EPA smog rating of 3-10 out of 10, and an EPA electric range of 110 to 110 miles when running on battery. The EPA classifies it as subcompact cars.
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Data: U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov (public domain) and NHTSA SafetyRatings. Figures are EPA estimates; real-world results vary.