Does the 2025 MINI Cooper need premium gas?
Yes. Premium.
$225extra a year
- Premium listed for the Hardtop 2 Door C Signature Trim FWD.
- All 14 trims list premium.
- Required or only recommended: the data does not say.
- 50% of 10 hatchbacks (2025) list premium.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Premium $0.60 more.
| Trim | Engine | Grade | Mpg | Regular, a year | Premium, a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardtop 2 Door C Signature Trim FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 32 | $1,200 | $1,425 |
| Hardtop 4 Door C Signature Trim FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 32 | $1,200 | $1,425 |
| Hardtop 2 Door Cooper FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 32 | $1,200 | $1,425 |
| Hardtop 2 Door S Signature Trim FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 32 | $1,200 | $1,425 |
| Hardtop 4 Door Cooper FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 32 | $1,200 | $1,425 |
| Hardtop 4 Door S Signature Trim FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 30 to 32 | N/A | N/A |
| C Signature Trim FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 30 to 32 | N/A | N/A |
| Hardtop 2 Door Cooper S FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 32 | $1,200 | $1,425 |
| Hardtop 4 Door Cooper S FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 30 to 32 | N/A | N/A |
| Cooper FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 30 to 32 | N/A | N/A |
| S Signature Trim FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 30 to 32 | N/A | N/A |
| Cooper S FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 30 to 32 | N/A | N/A |
| Convertible John Cooper Works FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 30 to 32 | N/A | N/A |
| Convertible Cooper C FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 30 to 32 | N/A | N/A |
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 MINI Cooper | Hardtop 2 Door C Signature Trim FWD | Premium |
| 2025 Mazda MAZDA3 | 2.5 S FWD | Regular |
| 2025 Toyota Corolla Hatchback | SE FWD | Regular |
| 2025 Honda Civic Hatchback | Sport FWD | Regular |
| 2025 Toyota Prius | LE 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