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#1 of 43 MINI Cooper Owners: MPG-Real World Numbers by KarenS HOST Aug 29, 2005 (9:56 am)
This topic is for MINI owners to share their actual MPG.   "Real World" Fuel Economy vs. EPA Estimates   Save Money on Gas Replies to this message: akitadog (Aug 30, 2005 1:22 pm) prushing (Aug 30, 2005 1:54 pm) room335 (Apr 02, 2006 1:09 am) minidrivermn (Sep 24, 2007 7:34 pm) tiff_c (Sep 25, 2007 5:50 am) hotchili1 (Dec 29, 2007 2:18 pm) minidrivermn (Dec 31, 2007 11:22 am)
#2 of 43 In first 5 months of ownership with our base Cooper CVT... by bodble2 Aug 30, 2005 (8:10 am)
the best we can do is about 26 mpg in pure city driving. Have not taken it on highway to establish highway mpg.
#3 of 43 Re: MINI Cooper Owners: MPG-Real World Numbers [KarenS] by akitadog Aug 30, 2005 (1:22 pm)
Replying to: KarenS (Aug 29, 2005 9:56 am) I'm getting about 27 mpg in my '05 Cooper S. That's during an average commute-filled interval between fill-ups (between 9 and 11 days). I did get 31 mpg on a road trip once. I was doing about 75 with some spurts up to 90 during a 6 hour trip. Replies to this message: prushing (Aug 30, 2005 1:54 pm)
#4 of 43 Re: MINI Cooper Owners: MPG-Real World Numbers [akitadog] by prushing Aug 30, 2005 (1:54 pm)
Replying to: akitadog (Aug 30, 2005 1:22 pm) I am on my 4th tank on my 04 works S. I am using mid-grade for last 2 tanks, and I got 28 mpg average on one tank by keeping my foot in the supercharger. The next tank I averaged 35.1 mpg by driving posted speed limits and keeping it under 3 grand most of the time. My personal best was 42.6 mpg on 50 miles of hilly interstate, 65 mph, cruise control on.
#5 of 43 2003 Cooper 5spd by rayt2 Aug 30, 2005 (2:25 pm)
60k miles to date......best mpg 38 worst 31 . I average 34 mpg most of time with my 100 mile a day commute and doing 70 to 75 mph. Could probably do better if I followed speed limits but this car keeps telling me to "drive it".   Prushing, are you going by the on board computer readout or real world calculations? 42mpg is oustanding, especially for an "S"   Ray T. Replies to this message: akitadog (Aug 30, 2005 2:59 pm)
#6 of 43 Re: 2003 Cooper 5spd [rayt2] by akitadog Aug 30, 2005 (2:59 pm)
Replying to: rayt2 (Aug 30, 2005 2:25 pm) I should qualify my MPG. It is based on real-world solar-powered calculator button-pushing after each fill-up (Tripmeter/Gallons).
#7 of 43 S or not? by mr_anton89 Oct 03, 2005 (3:55 pm)
My new job requires me to drive 100 miles a day... I am looking for the best MPG with the CVT and was wondering if I should get the base, S, or Works. If getting the S means I only lose a couple of MPG then from what I hear its worth it. Thanks. Replies to this message: akitadog (Oct 05, 2005 7:19 am)
#8 of 43 Re: S or not? [mr_anton89] by akitadog Oct 05, 2005 (7:19 am)
Replying to: mr_anton89 (Oct 03, 2005 3:55 pm) The CVT only exists with the base Cooper, not the S or Works (which is an S). The S automatic is a six speed conventional auto transmission that also allows for paddle shifting and autostick-type shifting. I think the S auto is down to 30 mpg highway (vs 32 w/ manual). Cooper CVT is 35 highway, if I'm not mistaken.
#9 of 43 Austin mini cooper 1973 by raydoh Feb 09, 2006 (8:44 pm)
I am looking for a competition head, camshaft and straightcut gears.
#10 of 43 aa by benttech Feb 13, 2006 (10:09 pm)
2003 Cooper S JCW+other mods 6spd   all depends on where/how you drive   Agressive driving, daily commute of 60 miles on highways at 80mph at 3200rpm average 27.6mpg   timid, 70mph/highway average 31mpg   granny driving average 35mpg

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