Does the 2020 MINI Countryman need premium gas?
Yes. Premium.
$248extra a year
- Premium listed for the Cooper FWD.
- All 11 trims list premium.
- Required or only recommended: the data does not say.
- 47% of 129 SUVs (2020) list premium.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Premium $0.60 more. Electric miles 50%.
| Trim | Engine | Grade | Mpg | Regular, a year | Premium, a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper FWD | 1.5L 3cyl | Premium | 29 | $1,324 | $1,572 |
| Oxford Edition FWD | 1.5L | Premium | 29 | $1,324 | $1,572 |
| Oxford FWD | 1.5L 3cyl | Premium | 29 | $1,324 | $1,572 |
| ALL4 Oxford AWD | 1.5L 3cyl | Premium | 27 | $1,422 | $1,689 |
| Cooper ALL4 AWD | 1.5L 3cyl | Premium | 27 | $1,422 | $1,689 |
| Oxford Edition ALL4 AWD | 1.5L | Premium | 27 | $1,422 | $1,689 |
| Cooper S FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 28 | $1,371 | $1,629 |
| Cooper S ALL4 AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 26 | $1,477 | $1,754 |
| Cooper S E ALL4 AWD | 1.5L | Premium | 29 | N/A | N/A |
| Cooper SE ALL4 AWD | 1.5L 3cyl | Premium | 29 | $1,324 | $1,572 |
| John Cooper Works ALL4 AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 26 | $1,477 | $1,754 |
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 MINI Countryman | Cooper FWD | Premium |
| 2020 Jeep Wrangler | Sport 4x4 | Regular |
| 2020 Chevrolet Blazer | L FWD | Regular |
| 2020 Chevrolet Traverse | L FWD | Regular |
| 2020 GMC Acadia | SL FWD | Regular |
| 2020 Kia Sorento | L FWD | Regular |
| 2020 Subaru Outback | AWD | Regular |
What this cannot tell you
Check the fuel door or manual before you fill.
Gas prices and the premium gap change by state.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree