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Mini Cooper fuel consumption

Of all Mini Cooper modifications produced from 2001 to 2021 real fuel consumption according to user ratings is approximately 28% higher compared to advertised consumption. Starting from 2001 Mini Cooper average difference between actual owner-reported fuel consumption and stated consumption was significantly higher than average, at 2011 it was slightly above industry average, at 2013 difference between owner-reported and advertised fuel economy became significantly higher than average. It is noteworthy during this period that the gap between advertised and actual fuel economy changed significantly throughout the automotive industry. For more details, see the table below.

Year-to-year deviations of actual owner-reported average fuel consumption from advertised values

YearGasoline cars
All carmakersMini Cooper
2001+5%+16%
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2002+5%+16%
2003+6%+16%
2004+7%+15%
2005+8%+14%
2006+9%+14%
2007+10%+27%
2008+12%+23%
2009+13%+23%
2010+16%+24%
2011+19%+24%
2012+21%+24%
2013+23%+37%
2014+26%+50%
2015+27%+50%
2016+28%+50%
2017+29%+50%
2018+28%+50%

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For detailed fuel economy data, including advertised versus real-world fuel consumption and consumption differences between different engines and transmissions.

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User-reported fuel consumption may not accurately represent all users' experiences due to variables such as driving conditions, driving style, technical condition of the vehicle, and other circumstances. Thus, it should not be relied upon as a representative indicator.