Lease takeover: 2020 MINI Cooper
Rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one for you. Rated 7.5 to 8.0 L/100 km, or 19.4 kWh/100 km combined (EPA). 4 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
- 7.5 to 8.0 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 4
For sale
Rent a 2020 MINI Cooper for a week to try it on your own roads, and tell us what you want: 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.
2020 MINI Cooper specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.5L 3-cylinder turbo | 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo | Electric motor |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 7-speed automatic | 7-speed automatic | 1-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Premium gas | Premium gas | Electric |
| City | 8.4 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km | See the trims |
| Highway | 6.5 L/100 km | 6.7 L/100 km | See the trims |
| Combined | 7.5 L/100 km | 8.0 L/100 km | 19.4 kWh/100 km |
| Electric range | See the trims | See the trims | 177 km |
| CO₂ | 175 g/km | 186.3 g/km | 0 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $13.13 | $14.00 | $2.91 |
2020 MINI Cooper: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.5 L | 2.0 L | |
| Cylinders | 3 | 4 | |
| MPG city (US) | 28 | 26 | 115 MPGe |
| MPG highway (US) | 36 | 35 | 100 MPGe |
| MPG combined (US) | 31 | 30 | 108 MPGe |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 37 | 36 | |
| Charge at 240 V | 4 hours | ||
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 255 L (9 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$2,650 | US$2,783 | US$700 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $2,626 | $2,800 | $582 |
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 2020 MINI Cooper
- NHTSA lists 4 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 12 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags (3), electrical system (3) and engine (2). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24V612000 | 2024-08-15 | electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery thermal:management:software | BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2024 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper SE) vehicles. Faults may occur in the high voltage battery or high voltage system, resulting in a short circuit. |
| 24V302000 | 2024-04-29 | electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2024 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper SE) vehicles. The high voltage battery housing may not have been sealed properly, allowing water to enter the battery. |
| 20V283000 | 2020-05-20 | air bags:side/window:curtain | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X1 xDrive28i, X1 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i and X2 sDrive28i, 2020 MINI Clubman Cooper S All4, 2021 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works and Cooper S E) and MINI Hardtop 4 Door (Cooper and Cooper S) vehicles. Due to a problem with the... |
| 19V634000 | 2019-08-28 | structure | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 MINI Hardtop 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, and JCW vehicles. The rear side trim panels may have been assembled without a crash pad. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 214, "Side... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2020 MINI Cooper for buyers
No 2020 MINI Cooper is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. CarmaCars is not a leasing company. You can rent month to month and stop at the end of any booking. Before you buy the 2020 MINI Cooper, see the figures and the checks worth doing.
What to check on the Cooper
Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN.
Reading the spec sheet
Power comes from the 1.5L 3-cylinder turbo, driving through a 7-speed automatic. The turbo gives a small engine the pull of a bigger one when you need it. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
Its combined rating is 7.5 L/100 km, which means roughly 23 litres for 300 km. At our price setting, driving 100 km costs about $13.13, and a 300 km weekend about $39.39. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,650 a year for 15,000 miles.
When the Cooper makes sense
It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month. It suits commuters, couples and business trips.
What to expect from the Cooper
As a small car, it is easy to drive and park in the city. The EPA lists 255 litres for luggage, roughly about a large suitcase and a couple of soft bags.
Drive it on your own roads
A week with the Cooper answers more than any brochure. Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car.
Picking a year and a trim
Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person.
Money matters
Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. The EPA estimates US$2,650 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Next step
Ask us anything about renting before you buy.
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 2020 MINI Cooper from us first.
Ask us about the 2020 MINI Cooper
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2020 MINI Cooper for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2020 MINI Cooper
Does CarmaCars sell the 2020 MINI Cooper?
CarmaCars rents cars and sells one now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2020 MINI Cooper 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 2020 MINI Cooper have recalls?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2020 MINI Cooper cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,650 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2626.00.
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.