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Mini Cooper 2007 fuel consumption

Mini Cooper from 2007 to 2009 real fuel consumption according to user reports is approximately 28% higher compared to advertised fuel consumption. Since 2007 the Mini Cooper average difference between owner-reported real-world fuel consumption and declared fuel economy has been significantly higher than average.

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

YearGasoline cars
All carmakersMini Cooper
2007+10%+27%
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2008+12%+23%
2009+13%+23%

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

2007 - 2009

Mini Cooper 2007 fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines38.1 MPG
6.2 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines31.1 MPG
7.6 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *+23%
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines53.5 MPG
4.4 l/100km

Mini Cooper 2007 automatic vs manual fuel consumption

As indicated by the advertised fuel consumption, Mini Cooper 2007 with automatic transmission have almost the same fuel economy as similar versions with manual gearbox.
According to data reported by users regarding real fuel consumption, this generation Mini Cooper with automatic transmission consumes around 1.1 litres per 100 km or 16% more fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.

Compared to similar cars of other manufacturers, the Mini Cooper advertised fuel economy is one of the best, but according to available user reports on actual consumption, real fuel economy is significantly above average.

ModificationClaimed consumptionReal consumption
1.6 liter petrol engine
Mini Cooper 2007 1.6 120 HP manual 40.6 MPG
5.8 l/100km
34.6 MPG
6.8 l/100km+17%
Mini Cooper 2007 1.6 120 HP automatic 40.6 MPG
5.8 l/100km
29.8 MPG
7.9 l/100km+36%
Mini John Cooper Works 1.6i 211 HP manual 34.1 MPG
6.9 l/100km
29.4 MPG
8.0 l/100km+16%
1.6 liter diesel engine
Mini Cooper 2007 1.6 D 110 HP manual 53.5 MPG
4.4 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.