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MINI Clubman — MPG & Fuel Costs 2025

MINI's premium small estate with signature split rear doors. Fun drive dynamics combined with high cabin utility.

TL;DR

42 MPG

Real-world petrol

48L

Tank capacity

£65.66

Full tank (petrol)

14.8p

Per mile (petrol)

Real-World Fuel Economy: The MINI Clubman achieves an estimated 42 MPG in real-world UK driving conditions, accounting for a 12% WLTP real-world penalty.

Forecourt Fuel Cost: Refueling the 48-litre tank completely costs approximately £65.66 at average UK fuel price rates.

Fuel economy at a glance

42

Real-world MPG

Petrol

49.6

Official WLTP

Petrol

Why is real-world MPG lower? Official WLTP figures are tested under laboratory conditions — smooth roads, controlled temperature, no A/C, no passengers. Real-world driving cuts efficiency by 10–15%. WorthThePump applies a 12% penalty to give a realistic estimate.

Annual fuel costs by mileage

Annual mileagePetrol
5,000 miles/yr£740
7,400 miles/yr(UK average)£1096
10,000 miles/yr£1481
15,000 miles/yr£2221
20,000 miles/yr£2961
Full tank (48L)£65.66
Cost per mile14.8p

Based on UK average fuel prices: petrol 136.8p/L · diesel 142.1p/L. Prices updated regularly.

How does the Clubman compare?

Tips to get better MPG from your Clubman

Utilize Green Mode to save fuel during daily commuting.

Upshift early to utilize the turbo engine's low-end pull.

Avoid carrying unused heavy loads in the rear load compartment.

Is the cheaper petrol station worth it?

In a MINI Clubman achieving ~42 MPG real-world, if you fill 38 litres and the alternative station is 10p/litre cheaper:

£3.80

Gross saving on fuel

£0.44

Cost of 3-mile detour

£3.36

Net saving ✓

You could drive up to 26 miles round-trip before the saving disappears entirely.

Calculate for your exact situation

Popular variants

Cooper 1.5 136Cooper S 2.0 192

Frequently asked questions

What is the real-world MPG of the MINI Clubman?

The MINI Clubman achieves approximately 42 MPG in real-world petrol driving — around 12% lower than the official WLTP figure of 49.6 MPG due to real driving conditions. Diesel variants achieve around N/A MPG real-world.

How much does it cost to fill a MINI Clubman?

The MINI Clubman has a fuel tank of 48 litres. At the UK average of 136.8p/litre for petrol, a full tank costs approximately £65.66. Diesel costs approximately £68.21 for a full tank.

What is the annual fuel cost for a MINI Clubman?

At the UK average annual mileage of 7,400 miles and current petrol price of 136.8p/litre, a MINI Clubman costs approximately £1096 per year in fuel. At 10,000 miles/year the cost rises to £1481. Actual costs vary with your driving style and mileage.

Is it worth driving to a cheaper petrol station in a MINI Clubman?

In a MINI Clubman doing ~42 MPG real-world, driving 3 miles round-trip to save 10p/litre on a 38-litre fill nets approximately £3.36 after the extra fuel cost. You could drive up to 26 miles before the saving is eaten up. Use the WorthThePump calculator for your exact situation.

How much does the MINI Clubman cost per mile in fuel?

The MINI Clubman costs approximately 14.8p per mile in petrol at current UK prices. Over a typical commute of 30 miles per day, that is approximately £4.44 per day in fuel.

What is the WLTP MPG figure for the MINI Clubman?

The official WLTP fuel economy figure for the MINI Clubman is 49.6 MPG. However, real-world MPG is typically 10–15% lower than WLTP due to cold starts, air conditioning, motorway speeds, and varying loads. WorthThePump uses a 12% real-world penalty to give a more accurate estimate.

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