2010 MINI Cooper S Convertible MPG & Specs — Real-World vs EPA, All Trims
Every gas trim of this model takes premium.
Is the 2010 MINI Cooper S Convertible good on gas?
At up to 29 MPG combined, the 2010 MINI Cooper S Convertible is better than average for a Minicompact Cars — that class averages about 21.0 MPG across 1,649 EPA-tested versions, so it's a good pick on fuel for its size.
Real-world MPG vs the EPA number
The EPA figures above come from a standardized dynamometer test, not the open road — real-world MPG typically runs a bit lower depending on your driving, climate and terrain. That's true of every car on this site, old or new.
At today's AAA national average price — $4.68/gal for premium gas as of 2026-07-05 — the most efficient trim runs about $2,421/year (roughly $202/month, about $16.14 per 100 miles) at the EPA's assumed 15,000 miles/year, using an estimated 517 gallons a year. We don't estimate a cost-per-fill since exact tank size isn't in the public EPA dataset, but the per-100-mile figure scales to any tank. Current national average gas prices →
2010 MINI Cooper S Convertible trims & fuel economy
| Trim (engine / transmission) | Fuel | MPG | Fuel/yr (today's price) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4-cyl, 6-spd manual, FWD | PREMIUM | 29 | $2,421 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl, S6 automatic, FWD | PREMIUM | 27 | $2,600 |
2010 MINI Cooper S Convertible specs
What the EPA test-car listings record for this model year — every combination sold is a row in the trims table above.
| Engine options | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo |
| Transmission | 6-spd manual · S6 automatic |
| Drive type | FWD |
| EPA body class | Minicompact Cars |
| Fuel | Premium |
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2 trim(s) · EPA FuelEconomy.gov data retrieved 2026-07-24 · fuel prices AAA national average as of 2026-07-05.