2011 MINI Cooper S Clubman

The CarCody take

The 2011 MINI Cooper S Clubman is a gasoline subcompact car with front-wheel drive and a six-speed manual transmission. Its 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder earns 30 combined MPG, with 27 city and 35 highway. EPA annual fuel cost is $2750, and tailpipe CO2 is 296.23 grams per mile.

Who it suits. Drivers seeking a subcompact with a manual gearbox Highway commuters who can use its 35-MPG rating Buyers comparing MINI cars by EPA fuel economy

What it is

This 2011 MINI Cooper S Clubman is a gasoline subcompact car. It uses front-wheel drive, a six-speed manual transmission, and a 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine.

The numbers

The defining figure is 30 combined MPG. EPA ratings are 27 MPG in city driving and 35 MPG on the highway. The split shows how stop-and-go use lowers fuel economy compared with steady highway travel.

What it costs to run

EPA estimates yearly fuel cost at $2750. Tailpipe emissions are listed at 296.23 grams of CO2 per mile.

How it compares

The Clubman is classified among subcompact cars. For other models from the same maker, see MINI cars and compare their EPA mileage figures directly.

Who it suits

It suits a driver who wants a small gasoline car, front-wheel-drive traction, and a manual gearbox. Its 35-MPG highway rating favors regular open-road travel.

Trade-offs

City fuel economy is 27 MPG, eight MPG below its highway rating. The turbocharged engine and manual transmission define its powertrain, while gasoline use brings the stated annual fuel cost and CO2 output.

Verdict

Choose this Clubman if a compact footprint, a six-speed manual, and front-wheel drive matter more than minimizing fuel spending. The useful reference point is 30 MPG overall, with a clear difference between 27 MPG around town and 35 MPG on the highway. Budget $2750 a year for EPA-estimated fuel use. Its 296.23 grams of CO2 per mile also gives the running-cost figure an emissions context.