Car financing: 2015 MINI John Cooper Works
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 8.1 to 9.2 L/100 km combined (EPA). 2 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 8.1 to 9.2 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 2

For sale
We do not have a 2015 MINI John Cooper Works for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2015 MINI John Cooper Works specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.6L 4-cylinder turbo | 1.6L 4-cylinder turbo | 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo | 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Fuel | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 9.1 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km | 10.4 L/100 km |
| Highway | 6.9 L/100 km | 7.2 L/100 km | 7.6 L/100 km | 7.8 L/100 km |
| Combined | 8.1 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km | 8.6 L/100 km | 9.2 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 190 g/km | 196 g/km | 202 g/km | 216 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $14.18 | $14.70 | $15.05 | $16.10 |
2015 MINI John Cooper Works: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.6 L | 1.6 L | 2.0 L | 2.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 26 | 25 | 25 | 23 |
| MPG highway (US) | 34 | 33 | 31 | 30 |
| MPG combined (US) | 29 | 28 | 27 | 25 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 35 | 34 | 32 | 30 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 170 L (6 cu ft) | 170 L (6 cu ft) | 255 L (9 cu ft) | 255 L (9 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,850 | US$2,950 | US$3,050 | US$3,300 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $2,836 | $2,940 | $3,010 | $3,220 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2015 MINI John Cooper Works
- NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about engine (1). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15V628000 | 2015-10-07 | 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... |
| 15V450000 | 2015-07-17 | 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... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2015 MINI John Cooper Works: before you buy
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 2015 MINI John Cooper Works for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. Thinking about the 2015 MINI John Cooper Works? Here are the numbers in plain words and what to check.
A buyer's checks
A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. There are 2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Owners filed 1 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine; have those parts checked.
The numbers in plain words
Under the hood: the 1.6L 4-cylinder turbo and front-wheel drive. The turbo gives a small engine the pull of a bigger one when you need it. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
At 8.1 L/100 km combined, a 300 km drive takes roughly 24 litres of fuel. In money, 1,000 km costs about $141.80 at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,850 a year for 15,000 miles.
Living with the John Cooper Works
Low and compact, it is a car for the drive more than the cargo. The trunk holds 170 litres by the EPA's count: about a large suitcase and a couple of soft bags.
Who rents the John Cooper Works
It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy. It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town.
Rent it for a week first
Rent the John Cooper Works for a week and see how it fits your life. A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Drive the John Cooper Works on your commute before you commit to it.
Running costs
A 1,000 km month costs roughly $141.80 at our price setting. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. The EPA estimates US$2,850 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Choosing the right one
Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices.
Still deciding?
A rental request is free; the offer shows the full price.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2015 MINI John Cooper Works from us first.
Ask us about the 2015 MINI John Cooper Works
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2015 MINI John Cooper Works for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2015 MINI John Cooper Works
Does CarmaCars sell the 2015 MINI John Cooper Works?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2015 MINI John Cooper Works before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2015 MINI John Cooper Works have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2015 MINI John Cooper Works cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,850 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2836.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.