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2011 MINI Cooper S MPG & Specs — Real-World vs EPA, All Trims

Every gas trim of this model takes premium.

28–30
MPG combined (25–27 city / 33–35 hwy)
$2,340–$2,507
est. fuel / year (today's prices, 15k mi)
Premium
gas type

Is the 2011 MINI Cooper S good on gas?

At up to 30 MPG combined, the 2011 MINI Cooper S 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.

EPA updated its fuel-economy equations again for model year 2017 — mostly affecting hybrids and turbocharged engines — and recalculated 2011-2016 ratings to match, in some cases 1-2 MPG lower. The number above already reflects that update.

At today's AAA national average price — $4.68/gal for premium gas as of 2026-07-05 — the most efficient trim runs about $2,340/year (roughly $195/month, about $15.60 per 100 miles) at the EPA's assumed 15,000 miles/year, using an estimated 500 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 →

2011 MINI Cooper S trims & fuel economy

Trim (engine / transmission)FuelMPGFuel/yr (today's price)
1.6L 4-cyl, 6-spd manual, FWDPREMIUM30$2,340
1.6L 4-cyl, S6 automatic, FWDPREMIUM28$2,507
Where the EPA lists premium, that’s the fuel the maker specified for the mileage test — many such engines run on regular with slightly less power/MPG. Whether premium is required or just recommended is an owner’s-manual detail the EPA dataset omits, so we don’t guess it.

2011 MINI Cooper S specs

What the EPA test-car listings record for this model year — every combination sold is a row in the trims table above.

Engine options1.6L 4-cyl turbo
Transmission6-spd manual · S6 automatic
Drive typeFWD
EPA body classMinicompact Cars
FuelPremium

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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.