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DamoSXI · Jun 18th, 2006, 05:52 PM

What sort of MPG figures do people average in a Cooper under normal driving (Not using a heavy right foot) ? ? ?

BUTTONMUSH · Jun 18th, 2006, 05:59 PM

'03 Cooper, no mods. Super unleaded fuel 340-360 miles from full.

DamoSXI · Jun 18th, 2006, 06:00 PM

Whats that in MPG ?

BUTTONMUSH · Jun 18th, 2006, 06:10 PM

No idea m8 but heavy footers seem to get about 230.
My fiqures include plenty of 90-100mph crusing so maybe a tiny bit more possible?

buellrider · Jun 18th, 2006, 06:18 PM

34 mpg and we drive pretty fast.

MartinSSZ · Jun 18th, 2006, 06:25 PM

34 mpg - British gallons

- averaged over about 6 or 7 tankfuls.

Serby · Jun 18th, 2006, 06:43 PM

I use to never get any more than high 20's, but these past few weeks mines been reading 34mpg

This link is to a big thread which covers Cooper MPG figures;
http://www.mini2.com/forum/mini-coop...-mpg-poll.html

DamoSXI · Jun 18th, 2006, 06:51 PM

Thanks Serby !

MarkW19 · Jun 18th, 2006, 07:09 PM

I get 280 miles a tank for normal city driving from my mod'd cooper; or up to 340 if it's all motorway driving.

BUTTONMUSH · Jun 18th, 2006, 07:16 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by MarkW19

I get 280 miles a tank for normal city driving from my mod'd cooper; or up to 340 if it's all motorway driving.

I have to admit that aside from solving much of the coopers sluggishness, super gives me better milage and therefore balances out the 2p/ltr premium.

DamoSXI · Jun 18th, 2006, 08:19 PM

Is super unleaded really worth using ?

I normally just fill up as and when at differant pertol stations and dont stick to the same unleaded fuel !

BUTTONMUSH · Jun 18th, 2006, 08:48 PM

Don't waste your time with brand stuff like "optimax" etc but sainsburys, Tesco etc often sell super for just a couple of pence per litre more and on a full tank I can get another 20-30 miles. Doesn't really make any real performance differnce but does make it "seem" quicker & smoother.
I hated the way my cooper ran on regular so much that after a month I changed to super & 3 years later that's still my 2 cents.
As with all forums this is "MY" experience & opinion not gospel.

DamoSXI · Jun 18th, 2006, 08:56 PM

Well thats what a open forum is alla bout, gathering peoples thoughts on things and thats your view so thanks for that ! ! !

It gives me something to think about next time im at the pumps ! ! !

S33BBY · Jun 18th, 2006, 10:23 PM

I've only filled my 2006 Cooper up once, but I was extremely impressed with the consumption. I haven't looked at the MPG information, but I got something like 340 miles from a full tank. I used to get roughly 280 from my One, so I'm delighted!

PMB · Jun 19th, 2006, 11:03 AM

With pretty much all urban driving I am yet to do less than 40 MPG. In general I get over 400 miles per tank.

I will try super unleeaded next time. I know it makes a big difference in one of my motorcycles, so worth a try.

BUTTONMUSH · Jun 19th, 2006, 12:29 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by PMB

With pretty much all urban driving I am yet to do less than 40 MPG. In general I get over 400 miles per tank.

I will try super unleeaded next time. I know it makes a big difference in one of my motorcycles, so worth a try.

I've often thought that I could get the magical 400 but I don't like to run the tank "THAT" low and collect all the cack at the bottom.

It's nice to know that it's possible though if needed.

S33BBY · Jun 19th, 2006, 04:08 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by BUTTONMUSH

I've often thought that I could get the magical 400 but I don't like to run the tank "THAT" low and collect all the cack at the bottom.

Use Optimax, then you shouldn't theoretically get cack at the bottom of the tank.

Tigger, Eeyore & Roo · Jun 19th, 2006, 04:31 PM

Between 36 and 42 mpg, depending on use, with 15" wheels.

I ran 17's for a while and that reduced the average to between 32 and 37mpg.

Currently using Sainsbury's 97 octane; it's still cheaper than other garage's 95 octane stuff. It doesn't make any consistant difference to my Cooper's consumption, but the car seems noticably smoother when it's running on it and just a little bit quicker as well

Tigger.

Brethy · Jun 19th, 2006, 10:16 PM

Helen gets 230mpg on average in our csworks but i only manage about 190.
on the computer. we went to misano last year with spare gallon in boot just in case and ran till the computer read 4miles left, pulled in garage and put 52litres in our 50 litre tank.

BUTTONMUSH · Jun 19th, 2006, 10:43 PM

[quote=Currently using Sainsbury's 97 octane.[/quote]

Was in Milton Keynes yesterday and needed some gas, was shocked to see Tesco had super !
I have never seen a Tesco PFS selling super before.

Second shock was that the stickers on the pump stated "95" on the regular stuff but "99" on the Super ! ! ! ! (highest I've ever seen)

Most likely a mistake but still, very odd.

Jun 18th, 2006, 05:52 PM	#1
DamoSXI MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2006 Local Time: 11:26 PM Posts: 138 Offline	MPG Figures ! ! ! What sort of MPG figures do people average in a Cooper under normal driving (Not using a heavy right foot) ? ? ?

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Serby :: 32mpg woo! :: Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Nottingham Local Time: 11:26 PM Posts: 959 Offline	I use to never get any more than high 20's, but these past few weeks mines been reading 34mpg This link is to a big thread which covers Cooper MPG figures; http://www.mini2.com/forum/mini-coop...-mpg-poll.html :: Click for my YouTube MINI videos ::

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Jun 18th, 2006, 05:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
BUTTONMUSH MINIBUG My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cambridge UK Local Time: 11:26 PM Posts: 112 Offline	'03 Cooper, no mods. Super unleaded fuel 340-360 miles from full.

Jun 18th, 2006, 06:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
DamoSXI MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2006 Local Time: 11:26 PM Posts: 138 Offline	Whats that in MPG ?

Jun 18th, 2006, 06:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
BUTTONMUSH MINIBUG My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cambridge UK Local Time: 11:26 PM Posts: 112 Offline	No idea m8 but heavy footers seem to get about 230. My fiqures include plenty of 90-100mph crusing so maybe a tiny bit more possible?

Jun 18th, 2006, 06:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
buellrider MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Suches Ga. Local Time: 10:26 PM Posts: 203 Offline	34 mpg and we drive pretty fast.

Jun 18th, 2006, 06:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
MartinSSZ Yellow and Proud My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Shoreham-by-Sea Local Time: 11:26 PM Posts: 758 Offline	34 mpg - British gallons - averaged over about 6 or 7 tankfuls.

Jun 18th, 2006, 06:51 PM	#8 (permalink)
DamoSXI MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2006 Local Time: 11:26 PM Posts: 138 Offline	Thanks Serby !

Jun 18th, 2006, 07:09 PM	#9 (permalink)
MarkW19 Grinning Join Date: May 2003 Location: Leeds Local Time: 11:26 PM Posts: 3,622 Offline	I get 280 miles a tank for normal city driving from my mod'd cooper; or up to 340 if it's all motorway driving.

Jun 18th, 2006, 07:16 PM	#10 (permalink)
BUTTONMUSH MINIBUG My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cambridge UK Local Time: 11:26 PM Posts: 112 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MarkW19 I get 280 miles a tank for normal city driving from my mod'd cooper; or up to 340 if it's all motorway driving. I have to admit that aside from solving much of the coopers sluggishness, super gives me better milage and therefore balances out the 2p/ltr premium.

Jun 18th, 2006, 08:19 PM	#11 (permalink)
DamoSXI MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2006 Local Time: 11:26 PM Posts: 138 Offline	Is super unleaded really worth using ? I normally just fill up as and when at differant pertol stations and dont stick to the same unleaded fuel !

Jun 18th, 2006, 08:48 PM	#12 (permalink)
BUTTONMUSH MINIBUG My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cambridge UK Local Time: 11:26 PM Posts: 112 Offline	Don't waste your time with brand stuff like "optimax" etc but sainsburys, Tesco etc often sell super for just a couple of pence per litre more and on a full tank I can get another 20-30 miles. Doesn't really make any real performance differnce but does make it "seem" quicker & smoother. I hated the way my cooper ran on regular so much that after a month I changed to super & 3 years later that's still my 2 cents. As with all forums this is "MY" experience & opinion not gospel.

Jun 18th, 2006, 08:56 PM	#13 (permalink)
DamoSXI MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2006 Local Time: 11:26 PM Posts: 138 Offline	Well thats what a open forum is alla bout, gathering peoples thoughts on things and thats your view so thanks for that ! ! ! It gives me something to think about next time im at the pumps ! ! !

Jun 18th, 2006, 10:23 PM	#14 (permalink)
S33BBY MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 11:26 PM Posts: 2,882 Offline	I've only filled my 2006 Cooper up once, but I was extremely impressed with the consumption. I haven't looked at the MPG information, but I got something like 340 miles from a full tank. I used to get roughly 280 from my One, so I'm delighted!

Jun 19th, 2006, 11:03 AM	#15 (permalink)
PMB MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2006 Local Time: 11:26 PM Posts: 116 Offline	With pretty much all urban driving I am yet to do less than 40 MPG. In general I get over 400 miles per tank. I will try super unleeaded next time. I know it makes a big difference in one of my motorcycles, so worth a try.

Jun 19th, 2006, 12:29 PM	#16 (permalink)
BUTTONMUSH MINIBUG My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cambridge UK Local Time: 11:26 PM Posts: 112 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by PMB With pretty much all urban driving I am yet to do less than 40 MPG. In general I get over 400 miles per tank. I will try super unleeaded next time. I know it makes a big difference in one of my motorcycles, so worth a try. I've often thought that I could get the magical 400 but I don't like to run the tank "THAT" low and collect all the cack at the bottom. It's nice to know that it's possible though if needed.

Jun 19th, 2006, 04:08 PM	#17 (permalink)
S33BBY MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 11:26 PM Posts: 2,882 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by BUTTONMUSH I've often thought that I could get the magical 400 but I don't like to run the tank "THAT" low and collect all the cack at the bottom. Use Optimax, then you shouldn't theoretically get cack at the bottom of the tank.

Jun 19th, 2006, 10:16 PM	#19 (permalink)
Brethy steve Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Somerset Local Time: 11:26 PM Posts: 7 Offline	Helen gets 230mpg on average in our csworks but i only manage about 190. on the computer. we went to misano last year with spare gallon in boot just in case and ran till the computer read 4miles left, pulled in garage and put 52litres in our 50 litre tank.

Jun 19th, 2006, 10:43 PM	#20 (permalink)
BUTTONMUSH MINIBUG My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cambridge UK Local Time: 11:26 PM Posts: 112 Offline	[quote=Currently using Sainsbury's 97 octane.[/quote] Was in Milton Keynes yesterday and needed some gas, was shocked to see Tesco had super ! I have never seen a Tesco PFS selling super before. Second shock was that the stickers on the pump stated "95" on the regular stuff but "99" on the Super ! ! ! ! (highest I've ever seen) Most likely a mistake but still, very odd.

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