The official data lists 99 versions of the MINI Roadster (2012–2016), in the European Union, the United Kingdom, France, the United States, and Canada. Each market publishes its own figures, measured on its own test procedure.
At a glance
Years in the data
2012–2016
Markets
European Union, United Kingdom, France, United States, Canada
Engines
1.6 L to 2.0 L
Power
85 kW (116 PS) to 155 kW (211 PS)
Fuels
Petrol, Diesel
Lowest consumption (France)
4.5 L/100 km (NEDC)
Lowest consumption (United Kingdom)
4.5 L/100 km (NEDC)
Lowest consumption (Canada)
7.5 L/100 km (5-cycle)
New registrations in the EU
21,773
What is the MINI Roadster?
The MINI Roadster is a compact, two-seat convertible with a low-slung shape and a focus on open-top driving. Its two-seat cabin gives it a distinct place among MINI’s small-car body styles.
The modern MINI carries the name and visual cues of the classic British Mini. BMW retained the MINI brand and developed a new model family around that heritage. The Roadster brought the compact MINI identity to a dedicated two-seat roadster.
Generation and engines
The Roadster had one generation, the R59, sold from 2012 to 2015. It was available with petrol and diesel power. EU registration figures list engines from 1.6 to 2.0 litres and power from 85 kW (116 PS) to 155 kW (211 PS). The leading EU entries include a 1.6-litre petrol version rated at 90 kW (122 PS), as well as 1.6-litre petrol versions rated at 135 kW (184 PS).
UK figures cover petrol and diesel versions with engines from 1.6 to 2.0 litres. French figures list power from 90 kW (122 PS) to 155 kW (211 PS). US and Canadian entries are petrol-powered and list a 1.6-litre engine.
How economical is the MINI Roadster?
The lowest listed consumption is 4.5 L/100 km in both UK and French figures, measured under NEDC. In the United States, the EPA figure is 7.8 L/100 km, or 30 MPG combined. Canada’s five-cycle figure is 7.5 L/100 km. These results are not directly comparable because European NEDC, the US EPA procedure, and Canada’s five-cycle test use different methods.
EU and UK figures span 2012 to 2016. French figures span 2012 to 2014, while US and Canadian figures span 2012 to 2015.
Questions and answers
How many generations of MINI Roadster were made?
The Roadster had one generation, the R59, sold from 2012 to 2015.
Was the MINI Roadster available with diesel power?
Yes. EU, UK, and French figures include petrol and diesel versions; US and Canadian figures list petrol versions.
What is the lowest listed Roadster fuel consumption?
The lowest figure is 4.5 L/100 km under NEDC in the UK and France. EPA and Canadian five-cycle results use different tests.
New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.
Years and version
Engine
Power
Fuel
CO₂
EU registrations
2015
1.6 L
90 kW (122 PS)
Petrol
140 g/km
1,738
2014–2015
2.0 L
105 kW (143 PS)
Diesel
128 g/km
902
2015
1.6 L
135 kW (184 PS)
Petrol
144 g/km
528
2015
1.6 L
155 kW (211 PS)
Petrol
161 g/km
269
2015
1.6 L
85 kW (116 PS)
Petrol
138 g/km
22
2015
2.0 L
100 kW (136 PS)
Diesel
123 g/km
14
2015
1.6 L
120 kW (163 PS)
Petrol
145 g/km
10
2013–2014
1.6 L
135 kW (184 PS)
Petrol
145 g/km
2,801
2014
1.6 L
90 kW (122 PS)
Petrol
143 g/km
2,242
2014
1.6 L
155 kW (211 PS)
Petrol
163 g/km
364
2014
2.0 L
100 kW (136 PS)
Diesel
124 g/km
61
2014
1.6 L
85 kW (116 PS)
Petrol
144 g/km
46
2014
1.6 L
120 kW (163 PS)
Petrol
139 g/km
23
2013
1.6 L
90 kW (122 PS)
Petrol
141 g/km
4,829
2013
2.0 L
105 kW (143 PS)
Diesel
127 g/km
1,100
2013
1.6 L
155 kW (211 PS)
Petrol
164 g/km
558
2013
1.6 L
85 kW (116 PS)
Petrol
141 g/km
73
2013
2.0 L
100 kW (136 PS)
Diesel
127 g/km
64
2013
1.6 L
–
Petrol
144 g/km
50
2013
1.6 L
120 kW (163 PS)
Petrol
142 g/km
36
2012
1.6 L
135 kW (184 PS)
Petrol
146 g/km
3,574
2012
1.6 L
90 kW (122 PS)
Petrol
143 g/km
992
2012
2.0 L
105 kW (143 PS)
Diesel
129 g/km
857
2012
1.6 L
155 kW (211 PS)
Petrol
166 g/km
333
2012
1.6 L
–
Petrol
142 g/km
98
2012
1.6 L
85 kW (116 PS)
Petrol
144 g/km
56
2012
2.0 L
100 kW (136 PS)
Diesel
131 g/km
48
2012
1.6 L
120 kW (163 PS)
Petrol
144 g/km
40
2012
2.0 L
–
Diesel
118 g/km
12
United Kingdom 23 versions
New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.
Years and version
Engine
Fuel
Gearbox
Consumption (combined)
CO₂
2014–2016MINI Cooper Roadster
1.6 L
Petrol
6-speed manual
5.7 L/100 km NEDC
133 g/km
2014–2016MINI Cooper Roadster
1.6 L
Petrol
6-speed automatic
6.6 L/100 km NEDC
154 g/km
2015MINI Cooper S Roadster
1.6 L
Petrol
6-speed manual
6.0 L/100 km NEDC
139 g/km
2015MINI Cooper S Roadster
1.6 L
Petrol
6-speed automatic
6.6 L/100 km NEDC
153 g/km
2015MINI John Cooper Works Roadster
1.6 L
Petrol
6-speed manual
6.8 L/100 km NEDC
157 g/km
2015MINI John Cooper Works Roadster
1.6 L
Petrol
6-speed automatic
7.3 L/100 km NEDC
169 g/km
2015MINI Cooper SD Roadster
2.0 L
Diesel
6-speed manual
4.5 L/100 km NEDC
118 g/km
2015MINI Cooper SD Roadster
2.0 L
Diesel
6-speed automatic
5.4 L/100 km NEDC
143 g/km
2013–2014MINI Cooper S Roadster
1.6 L
Petrol
Manual
6.0 L/100 km NEDC
139 g/km
2013–2014MINI Cooper S Roadster
1.6 L
Petrol
Automatic
6.6 L/100 km NEDC
153 g/km
2013–2014MINI John Cooper Works Roadster
1.6 L
Petrol
Manual
6.8 L/100 km NEDC
157 g/km
2013–2014MINI John Cooper Works Roadster
1.6 L
Petrol
Automatic
7.3 L/100 km NEDC
169 g/km
2013–2014MINI Cooper SD Roadster
2.0 L
Diesel
Manual
4.5 L/100 km NEDC
118 g/km
2013–2014MINI Cooper SD Roadster
2.0 L
Diesel
Automatic
5.4 L/100 km NEDC
143 g/km
2013MINI Cooper Roadster
1.6 L
Petrol
Manual
5.7 L/100 km NEDC
133 g/km
2013MINI Cooper Roadster
1.6 L
Petrol
Automatic
6.6 L/100 km NEDC
154 g/km
2012MINI Cooper Roadster
1.6 L
Petrol
6-speed manual
5.7 L/100 km NEDC
133 g/km
2012MINI Cooper Roadster
1.6 L
Petrol
6-speed automatic
6.6 L/100 km NEDC
154 g/km
2012MINI Cooper S Roadster
1.6 L
Petrol
6-speed manual
6.0 L/100 km NEDC
139 g/km
2012MINI Cooper S Roadster
1.6 L
Petrol
6-speed automatic
6.6 L/100 km NEDC
153 g/km
2012MINI John Cooper Works Roadster
1.6 L
Petrol
6-speed manual
7.3 L/100 km NEDC
169 g/km
2012MINI Cooper SD Roadster
2.0 L
Diesel
6-speed manual
4.5 L/100 km NEDC
118 g/km
2012MINI Cooper SD Roadster
2.0 L
Diesel
6-speed automatic
5.4 L/100 km NEDC
143 g/km
France 18 versions
New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.
Years and version
Engine
Power
Fuel
Gearbox
Consumption (combined)
CO₂
2014MINI COOPER ROADSTER
–
90 kW (122 PS)
Petrol
6-speed automatic
6.6 L/100 km NEDC
154 g/km
2014MINI COOPER ROADSTER
–
90 kW (122 PS)
Petrol
6-speed manual
5.7 L/100 km NEDC
133 g/km
2014MINI COOPER SD ROADSTER
–
105 kW (143 PS)
Diesel
6-speed automatic
5.4 L/100 km NEDC
143 g/km
2014MINI COOPER SD ROADSTER
–
105 kW (143 PS)
Diesel
6-speed manual
4.5 L/100 km NEDC
118 g/km
2014MINI COOPER S ROADSTER
–
135 kW (184 PS)
Petrol
6-speed automatic
6.6 L/100 km NEDC
153 g/km
2014MINI COOPER S ROADSTER
–
135 kW (184 PS)
Petrol
6-speed manual
6.0 L/100 km NEDC
139 g/km
2014MINI JOHN COOPER WORKS ROADSTER
–
155 kW (211 PS)
Petrol
6-speed manual
7.3 L/100 km NEDC
169 g/km
2014MINI JOHN COOPER WORKS ROADSTER
–
155 kW (211 PS)
Petrol
6-speed automatic
7.3 L/100 km NEDC
169 g/km
2014MINI JOHN COOPER WORKS ROADSTER
–
155 kW (211 PS)
Petrol
6-speed manual
6.8 L/100 km NEDC
157 g/km
2012–2013MINI COOPER ROADSTER
–
90 kW (122 PS)
Petrol
6-speed automatic
6.6 L/100 km NEDC
154 g/km
2012–2013MINI COOPER ROADSTER
–
90 kW (122 PS)
Petrol
6-speed manual
5.7 L/100 km NEDC
133 g/km
2012–2013MINI COOPER SD ROADSTER
–
105 kW (143 PS)
Diesel
6-speed automatic
5.4 L/100 km NEDC
143 g/km
2012–2013MINI COOPER SD ROADSTER
–
105 kW (143 PS)
Diesel
6-speed manual
4.5 L/100 km NEDC
118 g/km
2012–2013MINI COOPER S ROADSTER
–
135 kW (184 PS)
Petrol
6-speed automatic
6.6 L/100 km NEDC
153 g/km
2012–2013MINI COOPER S ROADSTER
–
135 kW (184 PS)
Petrol
6-speed manual
6.0 L/100 km NEDC
139 g/km
2012–2013MINI JOHN COOPER WORKS ROADSTER
–
155 kW (211 PS)
Petrol
6-speed manual
7.3 L/100 km NEDC
169 g/km
2013MINI JOHN COOPER WORKS ROADSTER
–
155 kW (211 PS)
Petrol
6-speed automatic
7.3 L/100 km NEDC
169 g/km
2013MINI JOHN COOPER WORKS ROADSTER
–
155 kW (211 PS)
Petrol
6-speed manual
6.8 L/100 km NEDC
157 g/km
United States 15 versions
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
Years and version
Engine
Fuel
Gearbox
Drive
Consumption (combined)
CO₂
2013–2015SIDI
1.6 L
Petrol
6-speed manual
Front-wheel drive
29 MPG (8.1 L/100 km) EPA
190 g/km
2015
1.6 L
Petrol
6-speed automatic
Front-wheel drive
29 MPG (8.1 L/100 km) EPA
189 g/km
2015SIDI
1.6 L
Petrol
6-speed automatic
Front-wheel drive
28 MPG (8.4 L/100 km) EPA
196 g/km
2015
1.6 L
Petrol
6-speed manual
Front-wheel drive
29 MPG (8.1 L/100 km) EPA
188 g/km
2014
1.6 L
Petrol
6-speed automatic
Front-wheel drive
29 MPG (8.1 L/100 km) EPA
186 g/km
2014
1.6 L
Petrol
6-speed manual
Front-wheel drive
30 MPG (7.8 L/100 km) EPA
183 g/km
2014SIDI
1.6 L
Petrol
6-speed automatic
Front-wheel drive
29 MPG (8.1 L/100 km) EPA
196 g/km
2013
1.6 L
Petrol
6-speed automatic
Front-wheel drive
30 MPG (7.8 L/100 km) EPA
186 g/km
2013
1.6 L
Petrol
6-speed manual
Front-wheel drive
30 MPG (7.8 L/100 km) EPA
185 g/km
2013SIDI
1.6 L
Petrol
6-speed automatic
Front-wheel drive
29 MPG (8.1 L/100 km) EPA
195 g/km
2012
1.6 L
Petrol
6-speed automatic
Front-wheel drive
30 MPG (7.8 L/100 km) EPA
184 g/km
2012
1.6 L
Petrol
6-speed manual
Front-wheel drive
30 MPG (7.8 L/100 km) EPA
184 g/km
2012SIDI
1.6 L
Petrol
6-speed automatic
Front-wheel drive
28 MPG (8.4 L/100 km) EPA
197 g/km
2012SIDI
1.6 L
Petrol
6-speed manual
Front-wheel drive
30 MPG (7.8 L/100 km) EPA
184 g/km
2012SIDI
1.6 L
Petrol
6-speed manual
Front-wheel drive
28 MPG (8.4 L/100 km) EPA
197 g/km
Canada 13 versions
Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).
Years and version
Engine
Fuel
Gearbox
Consumption (combined)
CO₂
2015Two-seater
1.6 L
Petrol
6-speed automatic
7.7 L/100 km 5-cycle
177 g/km
2015Two-seater
1.6 L
Petrol
6-speed manual
7.5 L/100 km 5-cycle
172 g/km
2015Two-seater
1.6 L
Petrol
6-speed automatic
8.1 L/100 km 5-cycle
186 g/km
2015Two-seater
1.6 L
Petrol
6-speed manual
8.1 L/100 km 5-cycle
186 g/km
2012–2014Two-seater
1.6 L
Petrol
6-speed manual
7.8 L/100 km 5-cycle
179 g/km
2014Two-seater
1.6 L
Petrol
6-speed automatic
7.8 L/100 km 5-cycle
179 g/km
2014Two-seater
1.6 L
Petrol
6-speed automatic
8.3 L/100 km 5-cycle
191 g/km
2014Two-seater
1.6 L
Petrol
6-speed manual
8.0 L/100 km 5-cycle
184 g/km
2012–2013Two-seater
1.6 L
Petrol
6-speed automatic
7.9 L/100 km 5-cycle
182 g/km
2012–2013Two-seater
1.6 L
Petrol
6-speed automatic
8.2 L/100 km 5-cycle
189 g/km
2013Two-seater
1.6 L
Petrol
6-speed manual
8.0 L/100 km 5-cycle
184 g/km
2012Two-seater
1.6 L
Petrol
6-speed manual
7.9 L/100 km 5-cycle
182 g/km
2012Two-seater
1.6 L
Petrol
6-speed manual
8.4 L/100 km 5-cycle
193 g/km
Versions outside these generations
European Union 1 version
New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.
Years and version
Engine
Power
Fuel
CO₂
EU registrations
2016
1.6 L
155 kW (211 PS)
Petrol
157 g/km
33
Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.
