Does the 2023 MINI Countryman need premium gas?
Yes. Premium.
$257extra a year
- Premium listed for the Classic Cooper FWD.
- All 11 trims list premium.
- Required or only recommended: the data does not say.
- 54% of 149 SUVs (2023) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Cooper FWD | 1.5L 3cyl | Premium | 28 | $1,371 | $1,629 |
| Classic Cooper ALL4 AWD | 1.5L 3cyl | Premium | 26 | $1,477 | $1,754 |
| Classic Cooper S FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 28 | $1,371 | $1,629 |
| Cooper FWD | 1.5L 3cyl | Premium | 28 | $1,371 | $1,629 |
| Classic Cooper S ALL4 AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 26 | $1,477 | $1,754 |
| Cooper ALL4 AWD | 1.5L 3cyl | Premium | 26 | $1,477 | $1,754 |
| 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 |
| Classic John Cooper Works 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 MINI Countryman | Classic Cooper FWD | Premium |
| 2023 GMC Terrain | SLE FWD | Regular |
| 2023 Ford Bronco Sport | Badlands 4WD | Premium |
| 2023 FIAT 500X | Pop AWD | Premium |
| 2023 Kia Sorento | LX FWD | Regular |
| 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe | SE FWD | Regular |
| 2023 Dodge Hornet | GT AWD | Premium |
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
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree