Does the 2021 MINI Countryman need premium gas?
Yes. Premium.
$248extra a year
- Premium listed for the Cooper FWD.
- All 10 trims list premium.
- Required or only recommended: the data does not say.
- 50% of 134 SUVs (2021) 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 SE ALL4 AWD | 1.5L 3cyl | Premium | 29 | $662 | $786 |
| John Cooper Works ALL4 AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 26 | $1,477 | $1,754 |
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 MINI Countryman | Cooper FWD | Premium |
| 2021 Jeep Wrangler | 80th Edition 4WD | Premium |
| 2021 Kia Sorento | LX FWD | Regular |
| 2021 Chevrolet Blazer | L FWD | Regular |
| 2021 Ford Bronco | 4WD | Regular |
| 2021 Chevrolet Traverse | L FWD | Regular |
| 2021 GMC Acadia | SL FWD | 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