The EPA has released the new, updated, fuel mileage numbers for 2008, including the MINI Cooper. The original mileage figures were calculated using a test and formula that were developed in the late 1960’s. The new test and formula have been updated to include testing such things as higher speed driving, running the A/C, cold weather starts. Needless to say the actual figures will be lower using the new procedures.
Here’s how the MINI faired:
| Model | Trans | City MPG | Highway MPG |
| Clubman | STD | 28 | 37 |
| Clubman | AUTO | 26 | 34 |
| Clubman S | STD | 26 | 34 |
| Clubman S | AUTO | 23 | 32 |
| MINI Cooper | STD | 28 | 37 |
| MINI Cooper | AUTO | 26 | 34 |
| MINI Cooper S | STD | 26 | 34 |
| MINI Cooper S | AUTO | 23 | 32 |
| MC Cabrio | STD | 23 | 32 |
| MC Cabrio | AUTO | 22 | 30 |
| MCS Cabrio | STD | 21 | 29 |
| MCS Cabrio | AUTO | 19 | 29 |
Not only do they have all new 2008 numbers, they have also gone back and recomputed the mileage numbers using the new system for cars back to 1985. You can even find your car and compare it’s original estimated mileage with the new.
[ Find a Car ] Fueleconomy.gov
…wow…go figure. The Clubman STD is on par,with the MINI Cooper STD,in terms,of having the best gas mileage,in the group.
Hmmmm…NOW this,is something to REALLY think about,when I get ready to buy,a new MINI,at the end of ’08;or,early ’09.
Thanks for the information,Guys…
The new figures for my ’06 MCS sure seem more realistic, now. 22/29 is nearly realistic!
How come the MC Cabrio is missing from the MF list above? Just wondering.
It’s there now. It wasn’t before because I missed it. thanks!
I’m definitely seeing that 15%-20% mpg improvement, comparing GPMINI & the R56
what kind of mpg ru guys seeing w/ r56 jcw? 10% less, like the r53?
Doing much better on this tank of gas. Last tank on the GP was 17 mpg. I’d love to see a 20% improvement on that, but it wouldn’t even take me to my historical average of 21.5 mpg. Gotta love the short, city street commute .
On the plus side, other than the additional car payment, a Clubman is looking good–I can use the new mileage figures to bolster support. (Except I have to figure a way to keep the GP, while running a Clubman)
>what kind of mpg ru guys seeing w/ r56 jcw? 10% less, like the r53?
My MPG hasn’t changed at all since the JCW kit was installed on my R56. Officially it’s rated the same so if it is changing it’s probably due to a problem with the owner’s right foot.
This is interesting. The new figures for my ’06 MC 5-spd are quite a bit lower than my real-world calculated mileage. I tend to drive all city miles in a hilly city, and I don’t drive conservatively at all, yet I still manage to get between 28-31 mpg depending on whether the A/C is on and how much traffic I get into. I have even gotten 38 mpg on a highway trip without even trying. This is closer to the old mileage figures, that are supposedly too generous, than the new more ‘realistic’ values. I do all my calculations by hand. Muy interesante…
I’ll be taking advantage of the fuel purchase tracker on the fueleconomy.gov website. It seems like those who have already started sharing their results are also showing significantly higher mileage on average than the new combined value.
It finally reflects the actual milage I get on my stock ’03 MCS – 22 to 23MPG. When I first bought my MCS in June 2003, for the first few months I was averaging 26 to 28MPG. Then a combination of one of the engine management software updates and probably becoming a bit more aggressive of a driver dropped the average down to 22MPG.
In my 2007 Cooper S Hardtop with JCW I’ve been avaeraging 24 to 24.5 MPG. I consider this very good and I’m ver happy when I get to the pump. I calculate it for every fill up.
We bought a 2007 MC auto in July. MPG over 4,000 miles is within one “MPG” of EPA figures.
Using the comparision and plugging in my mileage and fuel prices, an ’08 Clubman costs about $300 a year less to run than my R50, as far as fuel use goes. Impressive.
My ’05 S has never gotten more than 25-26 MPG. I have mostly driven this car on the highway. I do drive between 70 and 80, but still… In town, I have gotten as little as 15 MPG (my SUV gets 15).
Despite the size of these automobiles, fuel economy is not one of their strong suits. I did not purchase the MINI for fuel economy, strictly for fun!
I seriously doubt that many people who purchase an “S” are going to get 34 MPG.
22/29 is spot on for my 2005 MCS 6 speed.
It’s about time they update important info like this for consumers. Back in 02 I had purchased a Ford Ranger with a V6 and as always I look just at the city estimates as based on my driving that is usually my average. 🙂 It had 19 mpg whereas the new has 15 mpg which is what the vehicle got.
Though, based on these new figures. I’m doing pretty well for my city/urban commute. I’m averaging 26 mpg in my 06 JCW.
check out the 1985 chevy sprint….not much progress in the gas milage or carbon footprint areas after 20 years of technology, we still cant do any better than we did 20yrs ago, the hype around effeciency is just marketing! marketing!
So how did the 2007 MCS go from 23/30 to 23/32 in the 2008?
I get about 26 – 27 MPG on my 07 MCS
Mini’s mileage is good because it is a smaller and lighter car. From the standpoint of weight/millage ratio, Mini’s mileage is “average” at best.
>So how did the 2007 MCS go from 23/30 to 23/32 in the 2008?
Look again. Your not comparing the same cars in the same configuration.
I am proud to say that I rarely break 20mpg over a tank on my R53 Works+. WOT to red line, baby.
27 mpg per the computer on my 06 JCW. It was 27.5 to 28 but I am driving a bit faster (70 to 75 highway) and the tires are worn. My milage may be higher because I avoid slowing down in corners. I was dissapointed in my mileage but now it seems my car is doing better than most…
28.3 MPG for my R56 JCW commute (spirited mixed city-hwy). On the highway only I’m getting around 32 MPG
<blockquote>My milage may be higher because I avoid slowing down in corners.</blockquote>
Nice 🙂