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#11 of 43 Re: MINI Cooper Owners: MPG-Real World Numbers [KarenS] by room335 Apr 02, 2006 (1:09 am)
Replying to: KarenS (Aug 29, 2005 9:56 am) Base Cooper with CVT, according to on board computer have gotten 27.3 mpg overall on premium fuel for 9400 miles. With long trips the calculation has gone as high as 27.6, but fell to 27.3 with more in town driving. Of course freeway trips often see a speed of 80 mph
#12 of 43 I have by british_rover Apr 02, 2006 (5:31 pm)
A little over 27,000 miles on my 2004 Cooper S right now.   When I was driving back and forth between CT and VA twice a month I could average over 35 mpg for the whole trip. I only drive my MINI on weekends now since I have a company car but before I got the company car I was getting 25-27 mpg in pure city driving.
#13 of 43 Mini mpg by amazinglyfit Jun 16, 2006 (7:31 am)
We have a 2003 Mini Cooper M/T with 35K miles. I've let the MPG run for long periods of time and it always has settled in at 29 to 31 mpg. The car has been driven 15% urban 85% highway and mostly unspiritedly. Best Milage was a trip from WY to CA - 37.9 mpg. This was speed limit driving on the interstate w/cruise control.
#14 of 43 Mini Cooper Gasoline? by vandelay Sep 17, 2006 (11:26 am)
#15 of 43 Mini Cooper Gasoline? by vandelay Sep 17, 2006 (11:26 am)
For the Base Mini Cooper, is it really necessary to run premium gasoline? Replies to this message: freelejo (May 15, 2008 10:00 am)
#16 of 43 Re: MINI Cooper Owners: MPG-Real World Numbers [KarenS] by minidrivermn Sep 24, 2007 (7:34 pm)
Replying to: KarenS (Aug 29, 2005 9:56 am) Just took a road trip - about 210 miles each way - in my new 2007 Mini Cooper automatic basic model (not an S).   I had been getting 26 in pure city driving without any highway, just as advertised, with lots of stop lights and above-average accelleration on my part with the A/C on.   On the road trip, I paid close attention to mileage and how I drove. The best I got was a stretch of 90 miles at uninterrupted speeds of 40-55. During that stretch, which included some hills along the shore of Lake Superior, I got 38.8 MPG - and I had the Mini-bike rack with a mountain bike on the back. I don't know how much of a difference that made, but I guess maybe I could have come closer to 40. I got very close to the same mileage on the way back during that same stretch. On the entire trip back, it averaged 33 MPG, which included two bikes on the bike rack and higher speeds for the other 65 percent of the trip once I got on the Interstate.   Without a doubt, mileage goes down pretty quickly at speeds of 65-85 MPH, and is ideal between 40-55. But at 70ish MPH, it will get in the 28-31 range with two bikes on the rear bike rack slowing me down.   I haven't experienced winter driving yet, but in Minnesota it should be interesting after being used to a Jeep Grand Cherokee the past ten years.   At 6-3, I was very comfortable in the Mini for my first long road trip since switching from the roomy Jeep. Very fun car to take on a road trip. I changed the steering wheel (which moves up and down, plus in and out) and seat position to a few different configurations to change things up and was comfortable each way. Great car so far in every way.   I got lots of smiles and nods from drivers on the road. I think people were amazed at seeing two bikes being toted in such a fashionable way with the great bike rack that can be custom installed. (Be sure to pull those bike tire straps tight, though!) Replies to this message: tiff_c (Sep 25, 2007 5:50 am) hotchili1 (Dec 29, 2007 2:18 pm) minidrivermn (Dec 31, 2007 11:22 am)
#17 of 43 Re: MINI Cooper Owners: MPG-Real World Numbers [minidrivermn] by tiff_c Sep 25, 2007 (5:50 am)
Replying to: minidrivermn (Sep 24, 2007 7:34 pm) On the road trip, I paid close attention to mileage and how I drove. The best I got was a stretch of 90 miles at uninterrupted speeds of 40-55. During that stretch, which included some hills along the shore of Lake Superior, I got 38.8 MPG - and I had the Mini-bike rack with a mountain bike on the back. I don't know how much of a difference that made, but I guess maybe I could have come closer to 40. I got very close to the same mileage on the way back during that same stretch. On the entire trip back, it averaged 33 MPG,   The Bike rack actually acts like a wind brake and will really decrease your fuel economy even if it's just the rack with no bike in it, less so in city driving. Cops lose at least 4mpg by having a low profile light bar on their cop cars. But I'm sure it's worth it to be able to haul your bikes on trips.
#18 of 43 91 vs 87 octane by nathaninc Sep 27, 2007 (11:16 pm)
I average 35 mpg on my 2007 mini. I tried 87 octane instead of 91 and it dropped to 31 mpg. Needless to say the cost savings of regular vs premium does not justify the lower mpg.
#19 of 43 Re: MINI Cooper Owners: MPG-Real World Numbers [minidrivermn] by hotchili1 Dec 29, 2007 (2:18 pm)
Replying to: minidrivermn (Sep 24, 2007 7:34 pm) I am looking into purchasing a rear bike rack for my mini. I was wondering if you had any advise as to what kind to get. Did you purchase Mini's bike rack or another brand? Replies to this message: minidrivermn (Dec 31, 2007 11:22 am)
#20 of 43 Re: MINI Cooper Owners: MPG-Real World Numbers [hotchili1] by minidrivermn Dec 31, 2007 (11:22 am)
Replying to: hotchili1 (Dec 29, 2007 2:18 pm) I bought the dealer bike rack. It's sleek and really secure. I didn't even consder any others. It holds two bikes on the back for minimum wind resistance. I drove two mountain bikes on a 150 mile each way trip this summer and it held up nicely. The straps are less convenient (it takes a little more dexterity to really tighten those tires on the rack), but once you get used to it, it's not bad at all. I'd recommend it.

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