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Mini Cooper 2001 fuel consumption

Mini Cooper from 2001 to 2006 real fuel consumption according to user reports is approximately 28% higher compared to advertised fuel consumption. Starting from 2001 Mini Cooper average difference between actual owner-reported fuel consumption and stated consumption was significantly higher than average, at 2006 difference between owner-reported and advertised fuel economy became slightly above industry average. 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%

See below for the actual consumption of generations and versions of Mini Cooper.

2001 - 2006

Mini Cooper 2001 fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines34.8 MPG
6.8 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines30.0 MPG
7.9 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *+15%

Mini Cooper 2001 automatic vs manual fuel consumption

According to advertised fuel consumption, a Mini Cooper 2001 with automatic transmission consumes on average 0.2 liters per 100 km or 3% less fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox.

Compared to similar cars of other manufacturers, the Mini Cooper advertised fuel economy is among the best, beating more than 80% of other cars, but according to available user reports on actual consumption, real fuel economy is slightly better than average.
Of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Mini Cooper with 1.6 petrol engine and manual transmission (Mini Cooper 2001 1.6 115 HP).

ModificationClaimed consumptionReal consumption
1.6 liter petrol engine
Mini Cooper 2001 1.6 115 HP manual 35.1 MPG
6.7 l/100km
30.2 MPG
7.8 l/100km+16%
Mini Cooper 2002 1.6 115 HP automatic 35.1 MPG
6.7 l/100km
Mini Cooper 2004 1.6 115 HP manual 34.1 MPG
6.9 l/100km
29.8 MPG
7.9 l/100km+14%
Mini Cooper 2004 1.6 115 HP automatic 35.1 MPG
6.7 l/100km

* - Difference between advertised and user reported fuel economy has been calculated taking into account only those car versions for which information is available both on the fuel consumption specified by the manufacturer and reported by users.

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.