Trade in: 2016 MINI Cooper
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 7.5 to 8.8 L/100 km combined (EPA). 4 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 7.5 to 8.8 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 4
For sale
We do not have a 2016 MINI Cooper 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.
2016 MINI Cooper specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.5L 3-cylinder turbo | 1.5L 3-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 | 8.5 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km | 9.3 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km |
| Highway | 6.3 L/100 km | 6.6 L/100 km | 7.2 L/100 km | 7.2 L/100 km |
| Combined | 7.5 L/100 km | 7.8 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km | 8.8 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 176 g/km | 181.7 g/km | 196 g/km | 207 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $13.13 | $13.65 | $14.70 | $15.40 |
2016 MINI Cooper: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.5 L | 1.5 L | 2.0 L | 2.0 L |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 28 | 27 | 25 | 23 |
| MPG highway (US) | 37 | 36 | 33 | 33 |
| MPG combined (US) | 31 | 30 | 28 | 27 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 37 | 36 | 34 | 32 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 255 L (9 cu ft) | 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$2,617 | US$2,750 | US$2,950 | US$3,083 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $2,626 | $2,730 | $2,940 | $3,080 |
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 2016 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 50 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine (15), exterior lighting (14) and electrical system (10). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17V222000 | 2017-03-31 | exterior lighting:brake lights | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2016-2017 MINI Cooper Clubman, Cooper S Clubman and JCW Clubman vehicles. When the affected vehicles are braking and the turn signals are on, the inner, bumper-mounted, brake light will go out. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of... |
| 16V747000 | 2016-10-17 | seat belts:front:retractor | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, MINI Hardtop 4 Door Cooper, Mini Hardtop 4 Door Cooper S, MINI Cooper Clubman, and Cooper S Clubman, 2017 Rolls-Royce Ghost, and 2016 528i vehicles. The vehicle-sensitive locking mechanism of the seat belt... |
| 15V887000 | 2015-12-30 | steering:gear box (other than rack and pinion) | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one model year 2016 MINI Cooper Hardtop 2 Door vehicle manufactured November 24, 2015, and one BMW X1 Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) manufactured October, 19 2015. The steering gearbox may have been manufactured with incorrect parts. |
| 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... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2016 MINI Cooper: before you buy
No 2016 MINI Cooper is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. Before buying the 2016 MINI Cooper, read what the figures say and how to try one first.
A buyer's checks
NHTSA has 50 owner complaints on file, mostly about engine, exterior lighting and electrical system. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package.
Reading the spec sheet
It uses the 1.5L 3-cylinder turbo and front-wheel drive. It calls for premium gas, which costs more a litre than regular. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
Expect about 23 litres for every 300 km, going by its 7.5 L/100 km combined rating. Driving 300 km costs roughly $39.39 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$2,617 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
What to expect from the Cooper
Its car body is low and settled, with a separate trunk. The EPA measures its luggage space at 255 litres, roughly about a large suitcase and a couple of soft bags.
Who rents the Cooper
It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next. It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else.
Rent it for a week first
Rent the Cooper first, and buy only if it fits your life. If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class. Rent the Cooper for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one.
The cost of driving it
Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. The EPA estimates US$2,617 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models.
Choosing the right one
Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history.
One more step
Rent it for a week, then decide: send a request with your dates.
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 2016 MINI Cooper from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2016 MINI Cooper for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2016 MINI Cooper
Does CarmaCars sell the 2016 MINI Cooper?
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 2016 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 2016 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 2016 MINI Cooper cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,617 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.