2018 MINI Cooper Clubman MPG & Specs — Real-World vs EPA, All Trims
Every gas trim of this model takes premium.
Is the 2018 MINI Cooper Clubman good on gas?
At up to 28 MPG combined, the 2018 MINI Cooper Clubman is better than average for a Midsize Cars — that class averages about 23.0 MPG across 5,710 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 →
2018 MINI Cooper Clubman trims & fuel economy
| Trim (engine / transmission) | Fuel | MPG | Fuel/yr (today's price) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 3-cyl, 6-spd manual, FWD | PREMIUM | 28 | $2,507 |
| 1.5L 3-cyl, S6 automatic, FWD | PREMIUM | 27 | $2,600 |
2018 MINI Cooper Clubman 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 | 1.5L 3-cyl turbo |
| Transmission | 6-spd manual · S6 automatic |
| Drive type | FWD |
| EPA body class | Midsize Cars |
| Fuel | Premium |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 319–323 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.