2016 MINI Cooper
US · Subcompact Cars
The 2016 MINI Cooper is listed in the US market with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.
- Engine
- Varies by configuration: 1.5L 3-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI)
- Power
- Not available
- Torque
- Not available
- Transmission
- Varies by configuration: 6-speed automatic, 6-speed manual
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Seating
- Not available
Key Performance & Dimensions
Engine
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Varies by configuration: 1.5L 3-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI) | |
| Displacement | 1.5 L to 2.0 L | |
| Cylinders | 3 to 4 | |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | |
| Fuel type | Gasoline | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
Not available from our sources: Power, Torque.
Transmission and drivetrain
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission | Varies by configuration: Automatic, Manual | |
| Gears | 6 | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
Fuel economy and range
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Combined | 32 mpg (7.4 L/100 km) to 26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km) | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
| City | 28 mpg (8.4 L/100 km) to 23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km) | |
| Highway | 38 mpg (6.2 L/100 km) to 32 mpg (7.4 L/100 km) |
Not available from our sources: Electric range, Battery capacity.
Trims and configurations
12 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.
- Cooper Convertible · 1.5L · FWD · 6-speed automatic
- Cooper Convertible · 1.5L · FWD · 6-speed manual
- Cooper Hardtop 2 door · 1.5L · FWD · 6-speed automatic
- Cooper Hardtop 2 door · 1.5L · FWD · 6-speed manual
- Cooper Hardtop 4 door · 1.5L · FWD · 6-speed automatic
- Cooper Hardtop 4 door · 1.5L · FWD · 6-speed manual
- Cooper S Convertible · 2.0L · FWD · 6-speed automatic
- Cooper S Convertible · 2.0L · FWD · 6-speed manual
- Cooper S Hardtop 2 door · 2.0L · FWD · 6-speed automatic
- Cooper S Hardtop 2 door · 2.0L · FWD · 6-speed manual
- Cooper S Hardtop 4 door · 2.0L · FWD · 6-speed automatic
- Cooper S Hardtop 4 door · 2.0L · FWD · 6-speed manual
Recalls
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked October 13, 2026.
17V222000: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2016-2017 MINI Cooper Clubman, Cooper S Clubman and JCW Clubman vehicles. When the affected vehicles are braking and the turn signals are on, the inner, bumper-mounted, brake light will go out. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices,…
Remedy: MINI will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the vehicle to correct the brake lighting, free of charge. The recall began May 22, 2017. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.
Reported March 31, 2017. View on NHTSA
16V747000: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, MINI Hardtop 4 Door Cooper, Mini Hardtop 4 Door Cooper S, MINI Cooper Clubman, and Cooper S Clubman, 2017 Rolls-Royce Ghost, and 2016 528i vehicles. The vehicle-sensitive locking mechanism of the seat belt Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) for the driver's seat may not lock as designed. As…
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's seat belt assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 3, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Reported October 17, 2016. View on NHTSA
15V887000: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one model year 2016 MINI Cooper Hardtop 2 Door vehicle manufactured November 24, 2015, and one BMW X1 Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) manufactured October, 19 2015. The steering gearbox may have been manufactured with incorrect parts.
Remedy: BMW will replace the steering gearbox, free of charge. Affected vehicles are located in dealer inventory and will be remedied before customer retail. The recall began on December 28, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at…
Reported December 30, 2015. View on NHTSA
15V628000: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 MINI Cooper S and MINI Cooper two-door vehicles, 2015-2016 MINI John Cooper Works and MINI Cooper S and MINI Cooper four-door vehicles and 2014-2015 BMW i3 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the passenger frontal air bag may not deploy properly in a low speed crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the…
Remedy: MINI and BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on November 25, 2015. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525 and BMW customer service…
Reported October 7, 2015. View on NHTSA
Data sources
- NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 13, 2026 · US Government public data
- EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved October 13, 2026 · US Government public data
Source checked: October 13, 2026
Data verified: October 13, 2026
Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.
Related vehicles
- 2017 MINI Cooper
Gasoline
Varies by configuration: 1.5L 3-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI) · FWD
32 mpg (7.4 L/100 km) to 26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km) - 2015 MINI Cooper
Gasoline
Varies by configuration: 1.6L 4-cylinder, 1.6L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 1.5L 3-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI) · FWD
32 mpg (7.4 L/100 km) to 27 mpg (8.7 L/100 km)
Frequently asked questions
What engine does the 2016 MINI Cooper have?
Varies by configuration: 1.5L 3-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.
What is the fuel economy of the 2016 MINI Cooper?
Combined fuel economy is 32 mpg (7.4 L/100 km) to 26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.
Is the 2016 MINI Cooper front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?
Drivetrain: FWD.
Are there recalls for the 2016 MINI Cooper?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked October 13, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.