2002 MINI Cooper Gas Tank Size & Fuel Capacity

Hatchback 2 trims listed 2003 →

Fuel tank capacity

13.2gal · 50 L

The 2002 MINI Cooper has a fuel tank capacity of 13.2 gallons (50 liters) on every trim.

13.2 gal · Smaller than 95% of 2002 models we list.

Fuel
Premium unleaded (required)
Tank sizes
1
Trims
2

2002 MINI Cooper fuel tank capacity by trim

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Engine
no difference

All 2 trims

TrimEngineDrive Tank
2dr Hatchback 1.6L 4cyl 5M · FWD 1.6L 4cyl 5M FWD 13.2 gal50 L
S 2dr Hatchback 1.6L 4cyl S/C 6M · FWD 1.6L 4cyl S/C 6M FWD 13.2 gal50 L

Tank figures are the manufacturer's rated capacity, sorted smallest tank first. The EPA didn't publish fuel economy ratings for these trims, so there's no MPG or range to show.

What it costs to fill up a 2002 MINI Cooper

$69.70 to fill the 13.2-gallon tank from empty with premium, at this week's US average of $5.28 a gallon.

TankFuelUS avg / galFrom emptyFrom 1/4 tank
13.2 galPremium$5.28$69.70$52.27

By region, 13.2-gallon tank

RegionPremium / galFill from empty
East Coast$4.93$65.08
Midwest$5.37$70.88
Gulf CoastLowest$4.57$60.32
Rocky Mountain$5.12$67.58
West Coast$6.08$80.26
CaliforniaHighest$6.36$83.95

Prices: U.S. Energy Information Administration retail averages for the week of October 26, 2026. This week's prices by state and city.

Your own price

  • 13.2-gallon tank$69.70

Starts at the US average for premium; type in what your station charges. For other tank sizes, use the fill-up calculator.

Cooper tank size in other years

2002 is the first Cooper model year we list.

Model yearTankLongest highway range
2007 Cooper 13.2 gal 475 mi
2006 Cooper 13.2 gal 436 mi
2005 Cooper 13.2 gal 436 mi
2004 Cooper 13.2 gal 436 mi
2003 Cooper 13.2 gal 436 mi
2002 Cooper 13.2 gal Not rated
MINI Cooper fuel tank by model yearSmallest tank Larger tank options

2002 MINI Cooper fuel system recalls

None of the 3 recalls NHTSA lists for the 2002 MINI Cooper involve the fuel system.

All MINI fuel recalls Look up your tank by VIN

2002 MINI Cooper fuel pump and gauge parts

NHTSA lists no fuel-system recall for the 2002 MINI Cooper, so a failed pump or gauge is a normal repair. These are the part numbers the makers list for it.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the fuel tank capacity of the 2002 MINI Cooper?

The 2002 MINI Cooper holds 13.2 gallons (50 liters) on every trim we list.

How many gallons and liters does the 2002 MINI Cooper gas tank hold?

The 2002 MINI Cooper tank holds 50 liters, or 13.2 gallons in US gallons.

What gas does the 2002 MINI Cooper take?

Premium unleaded (required). The label inside the fuel door confirms it for your car.

How much does it cost to fill up a 2002 MINI Cooper?

At the US average of $5.28 a gallon for premium (EIA, week of October 26, 2026), filling the 13.2-gallon tank from empty costs $69.70. It ranges from $60.32 in the Gulf Coast to $83.95 in California.

How much does a full tank of gas weigh in a 2002 MINI Cooper?

About 82 pounds for the 13.2-gallon tank. Gasoline weighs roughly 6.2 pounds a gallon.

Has the 2002 MINI Cooper had a fuel pump or fuel system recall?

No. None of the 3 recalls NHTSA lists for the 2002 MINI Cooper involve the fuel system.

Sources

  • Tank sizes: manufacturer-rated capacities from US-market specifications, checked against independent references. Updated October 2026.
  • MPG and range: EPA ratings. Range is tank size times EPA MPG.
  • Fuel prices: U.S. Energy Information Administration, week of October 26, 2026 (this week's prices).
  • Recalls: NHTSA recall database (MINI fuel system recalls).

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