MINI Countryman — MPG & Fuel Costs 2025
The largest MINI model. A premium compact family SUV with retro styling, spacious cabin, and efficient engine choices.
TL;DR
38 MPG
Real-world petrol
48 MPG
Real-world diesel
51L
Tank capacity
£69.77
Full tank (petrol)
16.4p
Per mile (petrol)
Real-World Fuel Economy: The MINI Countryman achieves an estimated 38 MPG (petrol) and 48 MPG (diesel) in real-world UK driving conditions, accounting for a 12% WLTP real-world penalty.
Forecourt Fuel Cost: Refueling the 51-litre tank completely costs approximately £69.77 (petrol) or £72.47 (diesel) at average UK fuel price rates.
Fuel economy at a glance
38
Real-world MPG
Petrol
44.8
Official WLTP
Petrol
48
Real-world MPG
Diesel
56.5
Official WLTP
Diesel
Annual fuel costs by mileage
| Annual mileage | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 5,000 miles/yr | £818 | £673 |
| 7,400 miles/yr(UK average) | £1211 | £996 |
| 10,000 miles/yr | £1637 | £1346 |
| 15,000 miles/yr | £2455 | £2019 |
| 20,000 miles/yr | £3273 | £2692 |
| Full tank (51L) | £69.77 | £72.47 |
| Cost per mile | 16.4p | 13.5p |
Based on UK average fuel prices: petrol 136.8p/L · diesel 142.1p/L. Prices updated regularly.
How does the Countryman compare?
Tips to get better MPG from your Countryman
Use Green mode to temper acceleration rates and save fuel.
The Countryman is heavier than the Hatch; drive smoothly to maintain fuel economy.
Avoid roof luggage accessories when not needed to preserve highway MPG.
Is the cheaper petrol station worth it?
In a MINI Countryman achieving ~38 MPG real-world, if you fill 41 litres and the alternative station is 10p/litre cheaper:
£4.10
Gross saving on fuel
£0.49
Cost of 3-mile detour
£3.61
Net saving ✓
You could drive up to 25 miles round-trip before the saving disappears entirely.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the real-world MPG of the MINI Countryman?
The MINI Countryman achieves approximately 38 MPG in real-world petrol driving — around 12% lower than the official WLTP figure of 44.8 MPG due to real driving conditions. Diesel variants achieve around 48 MPG real-world.
How much does it cost to fill a MINI Countryman?
The MINI Countryman has a fuel tank of 51 litres. At the UK average of 136.8p/litre for petrol, a full tank costs approximately £69.77. Diesel costs approximately £72.47 for a full tank.
What is the annual fuel cost for a MINI Countryman?
At the UK average annual mileage of 7,400 miles and current petrol price of 136.8p/litre, a MINI Countryman costs approximately £1211 per year in fuel. At 10,000 miles/year the cost rises to £1637. Actual costs vary with your driving style and mileage.
Is it worth driving to a cheaper petrol station in a MINI Countryman?
In a MINI Countryman doing ~38 MPG real-world, driving 3 miles round-trip to save 10p/litre on a 41-litre fill nets approximately £3.61 after the extra fuel cost. You could drive up to 25 miles before the saving is eaten up. Use the WorthThePump calculator for your exact situation.
How much does the MINI Countryman cost per mile in fuel?
The MINI Countryman costs approximately 16.4p per mile in petrol at current UK prices. Over a typical commute of 30 miles per day, that is approximately £4.92 per day in fuel.
What is the WLTP MPG figure for the MINI Countryman?
The official WLTP fuel economy figure for the MINI Countryman is 44.8 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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