2015 MINI Cooper
US · Hatchback · Two Seaters
The 2015 MINI Cooper is listed in the US market as a hatchback with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.
- Engine
- Varies by configuration: 1.5L 3-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 1.6L 4-cylinder, 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 1.6L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI)
- Power
- 201 hp (150 kW)
- Torque
- 221 lb-ft (300 Nm)
- Transmission
- Varies by configuration: 6-speed automatic, 6-speed manual
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Economy
- 27 mpg (8.7 L/100 km) to 32 mpg (7.4 L/100 km) combined
- Seating
- 5 seats
Key Performance & Dimensions
Engine
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Varies by configuration: 1.5L 3-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 1.6L 4-cylinder, 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 1.6L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI) | |
| Displacement | 1.5 L to 2.0 L | |
| Cylinders | 3 to 4 | |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | |
| Power | 201 hp (150 kW) | |
| Torque | 221 lb-ft (300 Nm) | |
| Fuel type | Gasoline | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
Performance
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.6 s | |
| Top speed | 149 mph (240 km/h) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission | Varies by configuration: Automatic, Manual | |
| Gears | 6 | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
Dimensions
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 152.6 in (3,876 mm) | |
| Width | 68.7 in (1,744 mm) | |
| Height | 56.4 in (1,432 mm) | |
| Wheelbase | 98.2 in (2,495 mm) | |
| Ground clearance | 4.9 in (125 mm) |
Weight
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Curb weight | 2,943 lb (1,335 kg) |
Fuel economy and range
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Combined | 27 mpg (8.7 L/100 km) to 32 mpg (7.4 L/100 km) | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
| City | 24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km) to 29 mpg (8.1 L/100 km) | |
| Highway | 33 mpg (7.1 L/100 km) to 38 mpg (6.2 L/100 km) |
Capacity
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | |
| Doors | 3 |
Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Towing capacity, Payload, Gross vehicle weight rating, Electric range, Battery capacity, Fuel tank, Cargo volume. We leave them out instead of estimating.
Trims and configurations
16 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.
- Cooper (3-doors) · 1.5L · FWD · 6-speed automatic
- Cooper (3-doors) · 1.5L · FWD · 6-speed manual
- Cooper (5-doors) · 1.5L · FWD · 6-speed automatic
- Cooper (5-doors) · 1.5L · FWD · 6-speed manual
- Cooper Convertible · 1.6L · FWD · 6-speed automatic
- Cooper Convertible · 1.6L · FWD · 6-speed manual
- Cooper Coupe · 1.6L · FWD · 6-speed automatic
- Cooper Coupe · 1.6L · FWD · 6-speed manual
- Cooper S (3-doors) · 2.0L · FWD · 6-speed automatic
- Cooper S (3-doors) · 2.0L · FWD · 6-speed manual
- Cooper S (5-doors) · 2.0L · FWD · 6-speed automatic
- Cooper S (5-doors) · 2.0L · FWD · 6-speed manual
- Cooper S Convertible · 1.6L · FWD · 6-speed automatic
- Cooper S Convertible · 1.6L · FWD · 6-speed manual
- Cooper S Coupe · 1.6L · FWD · 6-speed automatic
- Cooper S Coupe · 1.6L · FWD · 6-speed manual
Recalls
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 4, 2026.
15V739000: SEATS
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 MINI Cooper Hardtop 2 door vehicles manufactured February 25, 2014, to May 16, 2015, 2014-2015 MINI Cooper S Hardtop 2 door vehicles manufactured March 28, 2014, to May 9, 2015, 2015 MINI Cooper Hardtop 4 door vehicles manufactured October 17, 2014, to June 2, 2015, and 2015 MINI Cooper S Hardtop 4 door vehicles…
Remedy: MINI will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the front passenger seat cushion, free of charge. The recall began on December 28, 2015. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525 .
Reported November 9, 2015. View on NHTSA
15V628000: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 MINI Cooper S and MINI Cooper two-door vehicles, 2015-2016 MINI John Cooper Works and MINI Cooper S and MINI Cooper four-door vehicles and 2014-2015 BMW i3 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the passenger frontal air bag may not deploy properly in a low speed crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the…
Remedy: MINI and BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on November 25, 2015. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525 and BMW customer service…
Reported October 7, 2015. View on NHTSA
15V450000: STRUCTURE:BODY
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 MINI Cooper and MINI Cooper S Hardtop 2 Door vehicles and 2015 MINI John Cooper Works Hardtop 2 Door vehicles. The affected vehicles do not meet the side impact performance requirements for the rear seat passengers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 214,…
Remedy: MINI will notify owners, and dealers will install additional energy absorption material between the rear interior side panels and the exterior vehicle body, free of charge. The recall began on September 4, 2015. Owners may contact MINI…
Reported July 17, 2015. View on NHTSA
15V034000: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 MINI Cooper Hardtop two door vehicles manufactured December 1, 2013, to December 14, 2014. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured with an incorrect maximum capacity weight stated on the Tire Information Placard. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 110,…
Remedy: MINI will notify owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect labels with corrected labels, free of charge. Owners were mailed interim notification on March 18, 2015. The recall began on October 15, 2015. Owners may contact MINI…
Reported January 26, 2015. View on NHTSA
14V789000: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 MINI Cooper Hardtop 2 Door, and Cooper S Hardtop 2 Door vehicles manufactured January 6, 2014, to October 17, 2014. During service appointments, dealers may have inadvertently reprogrammed the transmission control unit with software that may allow drivers to exit the vehicle when the transmission is not in Park. As such,…
Remedy: MINI will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the transmission control module with the correct software, free of charge. The recall February 4, 2015. Owners can contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.
Reported December 15, 2014. View on NHTSA
14V721000: SEATS
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015 MINI Cooper Hardtop 2 Door vehicles manufactured August 12, 2014, to September 2, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the driver and front passenger seatback adjustment mechanism may not be fully engaged.
Remedy: MINI will notify owners, and dealers will re-align and re-tighten the seatback adjustment mechanisms, free of charge. The recall began December 29, 2014. Owners can contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.
Reported November 10, 2014. View on NHTSA
Data sources
- EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 6, 2026 · US Government public data
- NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 13, 2026 · US Government public data
Source checked: November 6, 2026
Data verified: November 6, 2026
Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.
Related vehicles
- 2016 MINI Cooper
Hatchback, Gasoline
Varies by configuration: 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 1.5L 3-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI) · 201 hp (150 kW) · FWD
32 mpg (7.4 L/100 km) to 26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km) - 2014 MINI Cooper
Hatchback, Gasoline
Varies by configuration: 1.6L 4-cylinder, 1.6L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 1.5L 3-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI) · 201 hp (150 kW) · FWD
33 mpg (7.1 L/100 km) to 28 mpg (8.4 L/100 km)
Frequently asked questions
What engine does the 2015 MINI Cooper have?
Varies by configuration: 1.5L 3-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 1.6L 4-cylinder, 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 1.6L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.
How much horsepower does the 2015 MINI Cooper have?
201 hp (150 kW), as listed by our sources.
What is the fuel economy of the 2015 MINI Cooper?
Combined fuel economy is 27 mpg (8.7 L/100 km) to 32 mpg (7.4 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.
Is the 2015 MINI Cooper front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?
Drivetrain: FWD.
How many seats does the 2015 MINI Cooper have?
5 seats.
How long is the 2015 MINI Cooper?
152.6 in (3,876 mm).
Are there recalls for the 2015 MINI Cooper?
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked November 4, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.