2016 MINI Cooper | Read Owner Reviews, Prices, Specs

Crash Test Rating

Source NHTSA

MPG (up to)

23 -28 City / 31 -39 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

134 -228

Seats

4

Positive Owner Reviews

Kylie A

MINImalistic Driving With Fun

Problems: maintenance is very expensive. However normal maintenance such as oil changes do not have to be done near as much as other cars. Performance: This vehicle has get up and go! Great performance. Reliability: No problems so far, this vehicle has great gas mileage. Comfort: Very comfortable, everything adjust! Including the seats, steering wheel, size of text, viewing colors, and driving mile viewing system. All the bells and whistles included in this beauty.

CVZ

Buy it for the fun of it!

I’m the second owner of a 2016 MCS. Purchased 3 months ago, fully loaded with 23k miles. A lot of fun to drive, easy to park, and fits well in garage. Mileage is fine; and if you want more mpg,, do your research and get another car. Original battery so I use a battery maintainer once a month. I still have one service left on original service plan, but managed to drop a few hundred on dealer recommended services. I bought it as a reasonably priced used car and couldn’t be happier. Our other car is a Subaru Outback that is bulletproof (repair wise), so when I spend a few hundred, like replacing run flats with conventional tires, I count it as joy (and a far less bumpy ride). Buy one and enjoy it as you’ll be one of the few, relatively speaking, owners of a true pocket rocket!

Christopher R

Super fun, reliable and quick car.

The car had done 60000 miles with not a single issue. It is fast, good on fuel and comfortable. Grips the road very well and is easy to park. Consumes front tires every 30000 miles or so. Back seat legroom is not great but it is available if necessary. Nothing not even a bulb has blown in it since I bought it new.

Nicole M

First mini- forever mini!

The performance and reliability are excellent. The car is extremely good on gas and has been in excellent condition thus far. You can use a green eco mode too. The car needs very minimal maintenance and is very fast but also feels extremely safe. The heat and air conditioning are also above par. I'd buy this same exact car again.

John B

A great car, fun and efficient!

Our mini is fantastic, very fun to drive. It is small and able to fit in all places. It is fuel efficient and fast! It has plenty of room for our stuff in the back. It is also comfortable. It is reliable and has never failed us. We would definitely recommend a mini to anyone.

Theresa O

I'll only buy minis in the future.

This is my second mini. I love them. It's so fun to drive and I've never had any major issues with either car. I opted for the navigation and cold weather packages and am really glad I did, there's nothing better than getting into a warm seat on a cold winter morning. I have no plans to purchase anything other than mini.

Vanessa A

My care is very reliable and has given me no issues.

This is my second mini cooper. I like minis because they're good with gas. I prefer small cars, and my mini is really cute.

Stacy N

Fun to drive and great gas mileage.

Love my red mini with manual transmission and sunroof. Backseat is a bit tight. Like the 4 door model better than the 2 door model. Doors on the 2 door model are really heavy. Stereo system and in dash display are nice. Great gas mileage. Very fun car to drive!

Negative Owner Reviews

Shirley Y

2016 MINI Cooper: compact and good on gas

Very small, good on gas, compact, but not the best for traveling with more than one person or huge luggage

A.Outlaw

Beware..!! Maintence Will Cost You

I Own a 2006 Mini cooper Hatchback my passenger side Strut Mount Cracked, so I got That Fixed, I Brought the Mount About $60.00 The service $100.00. Then My Control arms and ball joints were bad Fixed it. $188.00 Parts Labor $350 now my Muffler is Rusted Whole, That's gonna cost me. I'm going Park the car after I get the Muffler Done and oil And Trans Re oiled.. I'm Buying a monthly Bus Pass again But its Great on Gas a full tank last me two weeks because I only travel from Paterson To Hackensack..Becarefull buying the mini cooper unless your trees in your backyard grows Money.

Jonathan

One problem

I love my Mini Clubman, wonderful All4 drive. However, for such a small engine, the gas mileage is horrible. My pervious Audi 4 used less gas. And for this it gets a 3 star rating.

MINI Cooper Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

Base

134 HP 31-32 MPG 4 Seats

S

189 HP 27-29 MPG 4 Seats

John Cooper Works

228 HP 26-28 MPG 4 Seats

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2016 MINI Cooper Owner Reviews

4.58

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John L on May 20, 2021

Everybody can use this vehicle because it is better for other vehicle.

My vehicle didn't have any problem. It is get better performance. It is great comfortable and feature is best. I think everybody want to use the same vehicle. Because it is service is very good for me and others vehicle. So finally I advice all people for using this vehicle.

Kyle P on March 30, 2021

Minis are Awesome!! Best car ever

I love my Mini. It's like driving a road legal go kart. The performance is amazing. The car is truest unique and unlike anything else in the road. The interior is luxurious with very nice materials. Definitely not going to get rid of mine anytime soon!!

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Pros from Owners

Meghan R.

It is a reliable car. Drives smooth. Never had any issues with it. I do find I need to fill my gas tank each week and only drive around 250 miles. It is easy to maneuver and great to parallel park. Sitting so low and in a small car does take some getting used to.

Joseph H.

Love the gas mileage, engine and how roomy the car is. Bought it and within 6 months put over 25k on it! Feels like home inside. The different options are great and always something to fit your likings.

Nicole M.

Fast, great handling, good technology, comfortable interior, ability to change driving modes. Good base creature comforts (heated seats, etc). Trendy interior (fun and user-friendly). Much roomier than anticipated.

Cons from Owners

Meghan R.

The car is small and can sometimes feel as though other people cannot see me on the road when switching lanes. It does not get good gas mileage. I have had to take it in because a rock somehow got lodged into the bottom of the car causing the air conditioning to clog.

Joseph H.

Cost of the parts. There are really no cons to it other than that. Everything about it has exceeded my expectations and I love driving it on a daily basis. The one thing that might be a con to some people is there are no re FWD options than AWD.

Nicole M.

Obtaining a manual transmission was extremely difficult, even though it was my preference. Not as fuel efficient as I would like, especially on the sports driving mode. Expensive to maintain, even with a costly maintenance package that was purchased upon buying the car.

Ranks #9 Small Cars by Owners

The 2016 MINI Cooper has an average owner rating of 4.58 out of 5 which ranks it #9 of 38 other Small Cars.

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2016 MINI Cooper

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Ranks #8 Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2016 MINI Cooper has a combined MPG of 42 which ranks it #8 of 38 other Small Cars.

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121 MPG

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2016 MINI Cooper

37 MPG

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2016 MINI Cooper brake fluid reservoir location?

Answer: The 2016 MINI Cooper brake fluid reservoir is located in the engine compartment on the right side and will have the word "brake" on the cap. This bottle will have markings on the outside and sometimes on the...

How do i perform the 2016 MINI Cooper check engine light reset?

Answer: To perform the 2016 MINI Cooper check engine light reset, watch: https://www.Youtube.com/watch?v=liP5opZ4voQ The coolant needs to be replaced every 60,000 miles. Your air filter needs to be replaced every...

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Safety & Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

Front

Rollover

Side

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Roof Strength

Driver-side Overlap Front

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

2016 MINI Cooper Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs