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2011 MINI Clubman

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2011 models.

MINI Clubman
Pictured: MINI Clubman (MSP16). Photo: Jakub "Flyz1" Maciejewski, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Class
Subcompact Cars
Engines
1.6L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl turbo
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Premium Gasoline
MPG (best)
30 combined · 27 city / 35 hwy
Length
–
Curb weight
–
NHTSA rating
Not rated
Recalls
0 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

  • Excellent fuel economyUp to 30 MPG combined — 35% better than the average 2011 subcompact car (22.2 MPG).
  • No recalls so far

Watch out for

  • Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 8 similar 2011 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2011 MINI Clubman is a subcompact car offered with 2 engines (1.6L 4-cyl and 1.6L 4-cyl turbo) and front-wheel drive.

EPA rates its most efficient version at 30 MPG combined (27 city / 35 highway), 35% better than the 2011 subcompact car average of 22.2 MPG, for an estimated $2,750 a year in fuel.

NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.

There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.

What changed for 2011

No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2010 Clubman — a carry-over year in the data.

Compared with 2010; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2010 Clubman →

Engines, MPG & running costs

VersionEngineTransmissionDriveCity / Hwy / Combvs. classFuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Clubman1.6L 4-cylAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive27 / 34 / 30+35%$2,750296
Clubman1.6L 4-cylManual 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive27 / 34 / 30+35%$2,750296
Cooper S Clubman1.6L 4-cyl turboManual 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive27 / 35 / 30+35%$2,750296
Cooper S Clubman1.6L 4-cyl turboAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive25 / 33 / 28+26%$2,950317
John Cooper Works Clubman1.6L 4-cyl turboManual 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive25 / 32 / 28+26%$2,950317
Spend $1,750Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
22.2 MPG2011 Subcompact Cars average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2011 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2011 MINI Clubman.

Similar 2011 subcompact cars

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2011 MINI Clubman (this car)30 MPGNot rated0
2011 Nissan GT-R17 MPGNot rated0
2011 Toyota Yaris31 MPGNot rated3
2011 Ford Fiesta33 MPGNot rated3
2011 Scion xD29 MPGNot rated1
2011 Volkswagen Eos25 MPGNot rated2
2011 Chevrolet Aveo29 MPGNot rated0

Recalls (0)

No vehicle recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2011 MINI Clubman.

Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2011 MINI Clubman is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

No owner complaints for the 2011 MINI Clubman in NHTSA's database since 2015.

Used 2011 MINI Clubman buyer's checklist

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. No recalls on file, but check anyway.
  2. Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2011 MINI Clubman. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other Clubman years

Compare all years →
YearMPG (best)LengthOverallRecallsComplaints
2024 Clubman29168.1 inNot rated01
2023 Clubman29168.1 inNot rated00
2022 Clubman29168.1 inNot rated02
2021 Clubman29168.1 inNot rated00
2020 Clubman29168.1 inNot rated00
2019 Clubman28168.1 inNot rated16
2018 Clubman28167.7 inNot rated01
2017 Clubman28167.7 inNot rated223
2016 Clubman28167.7 inNot rated118
2014 Clubman30–Not rated05
2013 Clubman30–Not rated012
2012 Clubman30–Not rated010

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or MINI. How we calculate this →