2018 MINI Countryman
Fuel economy, running costs, emissions and safety · from U.S. EPA and NHTSA data
The 2018 MINI Countryman is sold in the U.S. with gasoline and plug-in hybrid power. The EPA lists 10 configurations for this model year, with combined economy from 24 to 28 MPG and an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,850 to $3,300 at 15,000 miles.
Key numbers
| Model year | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle class | Midsize Cars |
| Fuel type(s) | Gasoline, Plug-in Hybrid |
| Combined economy | 24-28 MPG |
| Best / worst combined | 28 / 24 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost | $2,850-$3,300 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 223-373 g/mi |
| EPA smog rating | 3-7 / 10 |
What it costs to fuel
Across its configurations, the 2018 Countryman costs about $2,850 to $3,300 a year to fuel at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis, averaging roughly $3,080. Over five years that is about $15,400 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, this Countryman configuration spends about $2,750 more on fuel over five years.
For context, the average combined economy of midsize cars in this dataset is about 32 MPG. The Countryman sits roughly 6 MPG below that mark at its midpoint, making it thirstier than average for its EPA class.
Configurations and fuel economy
| Version | Engine | Drive | Trans | Fuel | Combined | Annual fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Countryman | 1.5L 3-cyl turbo | Front-Wheel | Manual | Gasoline | 28 MPG | $2,850 |
| Cooper SE Countryman All4 | 1.5L 3-cyl turbo | All-Wheel | Automatic | Plug-in Hybrid | 27 MPG | $2,950 |
| Cooper Countryman | 1.5L 3-cyl turbo | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 27 MPG | $2,950 |
| Cooper S Countryman | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 27 MPG | $2,950 |
| Cooper Countryman All4 | 1.5L 3-cyl turbo | All-Wheel | Manual | Gasoline | 26 MPG | $3,050 |
| Cooper S Countryman All4 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | All-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 26 MPG | $3,050 |
| JCW Countryman All4 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | All-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 25 MPG | $3,200 |
| Cooper Countryman All4 | 1.5L 3-cyl turbo | All-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 25 MPG | $3,200 |
| JCW Countryman All4 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | All-Wheel | Manual | Gasoline | 24 MPG | $3,300 |
| Cooper S Countryman All4 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | All-Wheel | Manual | Gasoline | 24 MPG | $3,300 |
Emissions, safety and size
The 2018 Countryman records tailpipe CO₂ of 223-373 g/mi, an EPA smog rating of 3-7 out of 10, and an EPA electric range of 270 to 270 miles when running on battery. The EPA classifies it as midsize cars.
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Data: U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov (public domain) and NHTSA SafetyRatings. Figures are EPA estimates; real-world results vary.