Hatchback · 2014–2024

MINICooper

Go-kart feel in three or five doors. Cooper S and JCW are the hot ladder; Works is the top.

Best for: Fun-first city drivers who accept firm ride.

Power: 136 hp
Economy: 45–52 mpg
Fuel: Petrol
Boot: 285–395 litres
0–60: 8.5–12.5 sec 0–60 mph
Torque: 170–250 Nm

Variants & trims

GTI / ST / R-Line / AMG Line are not the same thing — match the boot badge and V5C engine code.

9 listed

Variant	Engine	Power	Economy	Road tax
Cooper Classic / Classic II Core Mini. 1.5 turbo · 45–52 mpg	1.5 turbo	136 hp	45–52 mpg	~£195*
Cooper Exclusive / Sport Kit packs. 1.5 turbo · 45–52 mpg	1.5 turbo	136 hp	45–52 mpg	~£195*
Cooper S Quick daily. 2.0 turbo · 40–45 mpg	2.0 turbo	192 hp	40–45 mpg	~£195*
Cooper S Exclusive / Sport Higher S kits. 2.0 turbo · 40–45 mpg	2.0 turbo	192 hp	40–45 mpg	~£195*
John Cooper Works Hot Mini. 2.0 turbo · 35–40 mpg	2.0 turbo	231 hp	35–40 mpg	~£195*
JCW GP Hardcore limited GP. 2.0 turbo · 32–36 mpg	2.0 turbo	302 hp	32–36 mpg	~£195+*
Cooper SE / Electric EV Mini. Electric · ~3.5–4 mi/kWh	Electric	184 hp	~3.5–4 mi/kWh	£0–£195*
Clubman / Countryman Cooper S Related taller/longer Minis. 2.0 turbo · 38–45 mpg	2.0 turbo	192 hp	38–45 mpg	~£195*
5-door Extra doors — same engines. Various · 35–52 mpg	Various	136–231 hp	35–52 mpg	~£195*

*Indicative annual UK Vehicle Excise Duty for typical post-April 2017 cars after year one (~£195 petrol/diesel standard rate at time of writing). First-year rates, pre-2017 CO₂ bands, electric rules and the expensive-car supplement can differ — confirm with the registration on GOV.UK.

Full specifications

Engine1.5 litre

Gearbox5- or 6-speed manual; automatic varies by trim

DimensionsApprox. 4.0–4.6m long · 1.7–1.8m wide

ServiceUsually 12 months or 10,000–20,000 miles; confirm by VIN and handbook

InsuranceTypically groups 12–28, depending on trim and power

Road taxDepends on first registration date, CO₂ band and fuel type — confirm on GOV.UK

CO₂Varies by engine, gearbox and trim — check the V5C or GOV.UK vehicle enquiry

Buying a used Cooper

1Timing chain on some engines
2JCW: brake and tyre costs
3Check for damp carpets — drain issues

· Confirm the exact engine code, trim and gearbox on the V5C before ordering parts
· Check the latest MOT history and advisories on GOV.UK
· Compare cold-start behaviour, warning lights and service invoices before buying

Common faults to check

Inspection prompts — not a diagnosis.

Timing chain noise on some petrols
Oil leaks around valve cover
Electrical gremlins and battery drain

Owner handbook

Official MINI manuals — oil grades, tyre pressures, fuses. We link out; PDFs stay with the manufacturer.

MINI owner manuals ↗

Guides & tools

Reviewed October 2026. Photos: Wikimedia Commons. Manufacturer handbook and UK model-year specifications GOV.UK MOT guidance and vehicle test standards Owner and workshop inspection patterns; verify against the specific VIN