2026 Mini John Cooper Works

Hatchback · 2.0L I4 Turbo · FWD

78/100

AutoVault's overall score, weighted for what a hatchback is actually for — performance, technology, comfort, reliability, safety and value.

Specifications

Engine	2.0L I4 Turbo
Horsepower	231 hp
Torque	236 lb-ft
0–60 mph	5.7 sec
Top speed	156 mph
Drivetrain	FWD
Seats	5
Combined MPG	26 mpg (23 city / 31 hwy)
Range	441 miles
MSRP	$40,900
Body style	Hatchback

The verdict

What's good

Go-kart sharp turn-in
Pops and crackles on lift-off
Big personality in a small package
Easy to park anywhere

What's not

Cramped back seat for adults
Firm ride over rough roads
Pricey for a small hatch
Options add up fast

The engine

2.0L I4 Turbo

2.0L Turbo I4

A punchy, rev-happy turbo four sending its torque to the front wheels for the classic Mini go-kart hustle, with a characterful crackle on overrun.

A JCW-tuned version of BMW's TwinPower Turbo four, carrying the John Cooper Works name after racing legend John Cooper, co-founder of the Cooper Car Company.

The John Cooper Works name honors the man who saw racing potential in the original Mini and helped turn it into a giant-killer.
The classic Mini won the Monte Carlo Rally in 1964, 1965 and 1967, beating far larger and more powerful machinery.
Mini still markets special JCW editions, like the 1965 Victory Edition, that directly commemorate those Monte Carlo rally triumphs.

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The six sub-scores behind the 78 — performance, tech, comfort, reliability, safety and value
Market value today and year-by-year value history
All 4 trims with pricing
Studio photography — exterior, rear and interior
Side-by-side comparison with up to four cars

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