MINI Cooper vs Aston Martin Vantage
The MINI Cooper is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 110 mpg combined versus 21 mpg for the Aston Martin Vantage, a 89 mpg advantage and costs about $2,900 less per year to fuel.
Across 5 measured categories, the MINI Cooper leads in 5. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2015–2026
Aston Martin Vantage
Two Seaters · 25 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | MINI Cooper | Aston Martin Vantage |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 110 mpg ✓ | 21 mpg |
| Best city MPG | 119 mpg ✓ | 18 mpg |
| Best highway MPG | 100 mpg ✓ | 25 mpg |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $700 ✓ | $3,600 |
| Lowest CO2 output | 272 g/mi ✓ | 435 g/mi |
| Engines offered | SIDI & PFI, SIDI, 1.6 | SIDI, 5.2, 4.0, 6.0 |
| Transmissions | Automatic (AM-S7), Manual 6-spd, Automatic (A1) | Automatic 8-spd, Automatic (S8), Manual 7-spd |
| Drivetrains | Front-Wheel Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Premium, Electricity | Premium |
| EPA class | Subcompact Cars | Two Seaters |
| Years covered | 2015–2026 | 2015–2026 |
| Configurations on record | 135 | 25 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
Cooper vs Vantage: common questions
Which is better on gas, the MINI Cooper or the Aston Martin Vantage?
The MINI Cooper is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 110 mpg combined versus 21 mpg for the Aston Martin Vantage, a 89 mpg advantage and costs about $2,900 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the MINI Cooper runs about $700 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $3,600 for the Aston Martin Vantage — a difference of roughly $2,900 per year.
What engines do the Cooper and Vantage offer?
MINI Cooper: SIDI & PFI, SIDI, 1.6. Aston Martin Vantage: SIDI, 5.2, 4.0, 6.0.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
The EPA classifies the MINI Cooper as Subcompact Cars and the Aston Martin Vantage as Two Seaters, so they aren't a like-for-like match on size.
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