2015 · Two-Seater · Gas

2015 MINI Roadster MPG & fuel economy

The 2015 MINI Roadster is a two-seater offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 29 MPG combined (26 city / 33 highway) on premium gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 28 to 29 MPG. That's down 1 MPG from the 2014 model. Among 33 two-seaters rated for 2015, it ranks 5th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $2,043 a year to fuel.

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Combined 29 MPG 26 MPG city · 33 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $2,043 15,000 mi/yr · $13.62 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2015 #5 of 33 Two-Seaters by fuel cost

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Miles per year Premium gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2015 MINI Roadster's fuel average is 12.3 km/L (8.1 L/100 km), or 29 MPG combined: 11.1 km/L in the city and 14.0 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	26	11.1	9.0
Highway	33	14.0	7.1
Combined	29	12.3	8.1

How it ranks among 2015 Two-Seaters

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1smart fortwo EV107 MPGe $850
2Honda CR-Z36 MPG $1,292
3smart fortwo36 MPG $1,646
4MINI John Cooper Works29 MPG $2,043
5MINI Roadster29 MPG $2,043
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33Bugatti Veyron10 MPG $5,925

2015 RoadsterOther two-seatersClass median: $2,821/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Roadster MPG across model years

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4 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic Cooper Roadster	Gas	26 MPG	33 MPG	29 MPG	—	$2,043
FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual Cooper Roadster	Gas	27 MPG	33 MPG	29 MPG	—	$2,043
FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed manual Cooper S Roadster	Gas	26 MPG	34 MPG	29 MPG	—	$2,043
FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed automatic Cooper S Roadster	Gas	25 MPG	33 MPG	28 MPG	—	$2,116

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Premium gasoline
Engine / motor: 1.6L 4-cyl
Transmission: 6-speed automatic
Drivetrain: FWD
Tailpipe CO₂: 304 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score: 7/10
EPA greenhouse gas score: 7/10

2015 MINI Roadster vs. rivals

vs Mazda MX-5 24 MPG · $2,469/yr Roadster saves $426/yr vs smart fortwo 36 MPG · $1,646/yr fortwo saves $397/yr vs Chevrolet Corvette 21 MPG · $2,821/yr Roadster saves $778/yr vs Nissan 370z 21 MPG · $2,821/yr Roadster saves $778/yr vs MINI John Cooper Works 29 MPG · $2,043/yr Same fuel cost vs Honda CR-Z 36 MPG · $1,292/yr CR-Z saves $751/yr vs Dodge Viper 15 MPG · $3,950/yr Roadster saves $1,907/yr vs smart fortwo EV 107 MPGe · $850/yr fortwo EV saves $1,193/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2015 MINI Roadster?

Up to 29 MPG combined (26 city / 33 highway); ratings range from 28 to 29 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2015 MINI Roadster use?

Premium gasoline (premium is required or recommended by the manufacturer).

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2015 MINI Roadster?