Specifications by model year
Compare the stats that matter
Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.
Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | City L/100 km | Highway L/100 km | Combined L/100 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 21 | 30 | 24 | 11.2 | 7.84 | 9.8 |
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Transmission | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | hatchback | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | Manual 6-spd | FWD/Front-Wheel Drive |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | Series |
|---|---|
| 2017 | Cooper S |
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | Seats | Keyless ignition | Steering location | Seat rows | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 4 | Standard | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 2 | 4 | 98.2 | 17 | 17 |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | abs | esc | tractionControl | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | rearCamera | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Model year reports
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the MINI Cooper?
Carfocal currently has 1 published Cooper report, covering 2017 through 2017. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2017 MINI Cooper presents a mixed ownership proposition.
Published year coverage: 2017.
Is the MINI Cooper reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every MINI Cooper. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2017 mini cooper presents a mixed ownership proposition. and the 2017 mini cooper's value hinges on its driving character versus its documented reliability concerns. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
1 published year-specific report are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the MINI Cooper?
Carfocal answers common-problem questions in the year-specific reports. Published guides currently cover 2017 through 2017.
Problem patterns will populate as repair-prediction coverage expands.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 1
- Years tracked
- 1
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints