With the supercharged 168hp 1.6L I4 engine, 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive, the 2005 Mini Hardtop has been averaging 22.39 MPG (miles per gallon).
The 2005 Mini Hardtops in this analysis were driven mostly in the city (about 60 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were on the highway at an average speed of 64 miles per hour (25 percent), in heavy traffic (5 percent), and in the suburbs (0 percent).
In addition, the average 2005 Mini Hardtop in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC on most or all of the time.
Average over the cars lifetime is 26MPG. Not stellar, but damn good. Credit the light weight for positives on this and the handling and performance categories.
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