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MINI Countryman Plug-in hybrid: MPG and annual fuel cost, 2023
The MINI Countryman Plug-in hybrid was last rated in the data for model year 2023, at 29 MPG combined, 2nd of 7 midsize cars, in the top quarter, ahead of 83% of the others.
- 29MPG combined2nd of 7 in class
- $2,850a year in fuel2nd of 7 in class
- 175g/mile CO2
Where it stands
The midsize cars rated for 2023 run from 23 to 92 MPG, with a median of 26 MPG.
Among all plug-in hybrid models of the year, regardless of size, it is 3rd of 6 plug-in hybrid models, in the upper half, ahead of 60% of the others.
In its class, just ahead of it is the Mazda MX-30 at 92 MPGe and just behind it is the BMW 5 Series at 28 MPG.
A plug-in hybrid can run on its battery for a distance and then on fuel. The MPG, fuel cost and CO2 figures on this site are for running on fuel with the battery depleted, so a driver who charges often will use less fuel than shown.
Fuel cost and CO2
At 15,000 miles a year with 55% of them in the city, with premium gasoline at $5.48 per gallon, the annual fuel bill of the most efficient version is about $2,850. That is $100 less than the midsize cars median of $2,950.
It emits 175 g of CO2 per mile from the tailpipe; the midsize cars median is 342, a difference of 167 g/mile.
Rated versions
Its city rating is 29 and its highway rating 30: the highway figure is 1 higher. The data lists one version for 2023: Cooper SE Countryman All4: 1.5 L, 3 cyl hybrid, Automatic (S6), AWD.
| Version | Combined MPG | City MPG | Highway MPG | Annual fuel cost | CO2 g/mile | Electric range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper SE Countryman All4: 1.5 L, 3 cyl hybrid, Automatic (S6), AWD | 29 | 29 | 30 | $2,850 | 175 | 18 |
Year by year
The MINI Countryman Plug-in hybrid is in the data for 5 of the 8 model years from 2019 to 2026. Between 2019 and 2023 the best combined rating rose by 2 MPG, from 27 to 29. Fuel cost for the best version is $2,850 in the latest data against $3,050 in 2019, although the file applies today's fuel prices to every model year, so that change comes from the rating, not from prices.
| Model year | Versions | Best MPG | Lowest MPG | Fuel cost | CO2 g/mi | Class median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 29 | 29 | $2,850 | 175 | 28 |
| 2022 | 1 | 29 | 29 | $2,850 | 175 | 28 |
| 2021 | 1 | 29 | 29 | $2,850 | 175 | 28.5 |
| 2020 | 1 | 29 | 29 | $2,850 | 175 | 28 |
| 2019 | 1 | 27 | 27 | $3,050 | 223 | 29 |
Similar models
| Model | Powertrain | Combined MPG | Annual fuel cost | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 5 Series | Gasoline | 28 | $2,950 | 2023 |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class | Gasoline | 26 | $3,150 | 2023 |
| Kia Stinger | Gasoline | 25 | $3,300 | 2023 |
| Nissan Maxima | Gasoline | 24 | $3,400 | 2023 |
| Dodge Challenger | Gasoline | 23 | $2,900 | 2023 |
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Rankings: Midsize cars.
Data: US EPA and DOE, as prepared in methods and data.