2017 MINI Cooper S Hardtop 2 door MPG & Specs — Real-World vs EPA, All Trims
Every gas trim of this model takes premium.
Is the 2017 MINI Cooper S Hardtop 2 door good on gas?
At up to 28 MPG combined, the 2017 MINI Cooper S Hardtop 2 door is better than average for a Subcompact Cars — that class averages about 22.8 MPG across 5,756 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 $2,507/year (roughly $209/month, about $16.71 per 100 miles) at the EPA's assumed 15,000 miles/year, using an estimated 536 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 →
2017 MINI Cooper S Hardtop 2 door trims & fuel economy
| Trim (engine / transmission) | Fuel | MPG | Fuel/yr (today's price) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl, S6 automatic, FWD | PREMIUM | 28 | $2,507 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, 6-spd manual, FWD | PREMIUM | 26 | $2,700 |
2017 MINI Cooper S Hardtop 2 door 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 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo |
| Transmission | S6 automatic · 6-spd manual |
| Drive type | FWD |
| EPA body class | Subcompact Cars |
| Fuel | Premium |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 316–337 g/mi |
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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.