MINI Cooper vs Chevrolet Corvette
The MINI Cooper is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 110 mpg combined versus 21 mpg for the Chevrolet Corvette, a 89 mpg advantage and costs about $2,550 less per year to fuel.
Across 5 measured categories, the MINI Cooper leads in 5. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2015–2027
Chevrolet Corvette
Two Seaters · 49 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | MINI Cooper | Chevrolet Corvette |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 110 mpg ✓ | 21 mpg |
| Best city MPG | 119 mpg ✓ | 17 mpg |
| Best highway MPG | 100 mpg ✓ | 29 mpg |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $700 ✓ | $3,250 |
| Lowest CO2 output | 272 g/mi ✓ | 426 g/mi |
| Engines offered | SIDI & PFI, SIDI, 1.6 | SIDI & PFI, SIDI, SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, SIDI; Hybrid |
| Transmissions | Automatic (AM-S7), Manual 6-spd, Automatic (A1) | Automatic (S8), Manual 7-spd |
| Drivetrains | Front-Wheel Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Premium, Electricity | Premium, Regular |
| EPA class | Subcompact Cars | Two Seaters |
| Years covered | 2015–2026 | 2015–2027 |
| Configurations on record | 135 | 49 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
Cooper vs Corvette: common questions
Which is better on gas, the MINI Cooper or the Chevrolet Corvette?
The MINI Cooper is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 110 mpg combined versus 21 mpg for the Chevrolet Corvette, a 89 mpg advantage and costs about $2,550 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 $3,250 for the Chevrolet Corvette — a difference of roughly $2,550 per year.
What engines do the Cooper and Corvette offer?
MINI Cooper: SIDI & PFI, SIDI, 1.6. Chevrolet Corvette: SIDI & PFI, SIDI, SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, SIDI; Hybrid.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
The EPA classifies the MINI Cooper as Subcompact Cars and the Chevrolet Corvette as Two Seaters, so they aren't a like-for-like match on size.
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