2015 MINI Paceman — Full Specifications

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35Best Combined MPG (UK)
1.6L 4-cylMost Efficient Engine
Premium GasolineFuel Type
$2,850Est. Annual Fuel (US EPA)
N/ANHTSA Safety
188CO₂ g/km

The 2015 MINI Paceman is a hatchback offered with 2 engines (1.6L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl turbo). Its most fuel-efficient configuration returns around 35 mpg (UK) / 29 mpg (US EPA) combined, with 31–35 mpg (UK) across all configurations. Owners often keep a MINI Paceman workshop manual to hand for servicing and repairs.

Compared with the 2014 MINI Paceman: Fuel economy is essentially unchanged at around 35 mpg (UK) combined. The engine line-up listed by EPA is unchanged.

Full Specifications

Engine (most efficient)1.6L 4-cyl
Engine options1.6L 4-cyl · 1.6L 4-cyl turbo
Transmission (most efficient)Manual 6-spd
Fuel TypePremium Gasoline
PowertrainConventional
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Body StyleHatchback
Passenger Volume (EPA)87 cu ft (2,464 L)
Luggage Volume (EPA)14 cu ft (396 L)
Fuel Economy (UK)35 combined / 32 urban / 40 extra-urban mpg
Fuel Economy (US EPA)29 combined / 27 city / 33 highway mpg
CO₂ Emissions188 g/km
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score7 / 10 (10 = lowest emissions)
EPA Est. Annual Fuel Cost$2,850 (15,000 mi/yr, US prices)

Engine & Transmission Options

EPA lists 6 configurations for the 2015 MINI Paceman across 2 engines (1.6L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl turbo). Combined fuel economy ranges from 26 to 29 mpg (US), or 31 to 35 mpg (UK), depending on engine, transmission and drive. The headline figures at the top of this page describe the most fuel-efficient configuration.

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG (UK)MPG (US)CO₂ g/kmFuel cost / yr
1.6L 4-cylAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive 32 27 (25/29) 206$3,050
1.6L 4-cylManual 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive 35 29 (27/33) 188$2,850
1.6L 4-cyl turboAutomatic (S6)All-Wheel Drive 31 26 (23/30) 213$3,150
1.6L 4-cyl turboAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive 34 28 (25/31) 199$2,950
1.6L 4-cyl turboManual 6-spdAll-Wheel Drive 32 27 (25/30) 203$3,050
1.6L 4-cyl turboManual 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive 34 28 (26/32) 194$2,950

MPG (US) shows combined, with city/highway in brackets. Highlighted row = the configuration used for the headline figures. Source: US EPA fueleconomy.gov.

EPA measures interior passenger volume at 87 cubic feet (about 2,464 litres) and luggage volume at 14 cubic feet (about 396 litres). These are US EPA interior-volume figures; they are measured differently from the boot capacity numbers UK manufacturers quote.

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Running Costs: 2015 MINI Paceman

Covering around 8,000 miles a year in a 2015 MINI Paceman at 35 mpg combined, expect roughly 1,039 litres of fuel annually — multiply by your local price per litre for a cost estimate. For US owners, the EPA estimates about $2,850 a year in fuel for the most efficient configuration (15,000 miles, national average prices). Work out exact fuel costs with the fuel cost calculator on 247Calculators.

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2015 MINI Paceman Safety Ratings (NHTSA)

No NHTSA crash-test rating is on record for this model year. The NHTSA rates only a subset of vehicles each year; you can browse every rated vehicle on our NHTSA Safety Ratings hub.

How It Compares

At 35 mpg (UK) combined it sits close to the 34 mpg average for MINI models in our database.

Last updated: · Data: US EPA (fueleconomy.gov) and NHTSA safety ratings 18 July 2026; NHTSA recalls and complaints 6 October 2026; Wikidata & curated EU catalogue 18 July 2026; European generation and engine data from Wikipedia 7 October 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

What engine does the 2015 MINI Paceman have?

EPA lists 2 engines for the 2015 MINI Paceman: 1.6L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl turbo. The most fuel-efficient configuration pairs the 1.6L 4-cyl with a manual 6-spd.

What is the fuel economy of the 2015 MINI Paceman?

The most efficient configuration returns around 35 mpg (UK) combined, or 29 mpg on the US EPA cycle. Across all configurations the UK combined figure runs from 31 to 35 mpg.

How much does the 2015 MINI Paceman cost to fuel per year?

The US EPA estimates about $2,850 a year in fuel for the most efficient configuration, based on 15,000 miles of mixed driving and national average fuel prices. Your own cost will depend on mileage and local prices.

How much interior and luggage space does the 2015 MINI Paceman have?

EPA measures interior passenger volume at 87 cubic feet (about 2,464 litres) and luggage volume at 14 cubic feet (about 396 litres). These are US EPA interior-volume figures, which are measured differently from the UK boot-capacity numbers manufacturers quote.

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