DecodedCarsMINI Paceman
3 model years from 2014 to 2016, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2014–2016
- Class
- Compact Cars
- Latest engines
- 1.6L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl turbo
- Best MPG
- 29–30 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 0 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2015 (2)
- Fewest problems
- 2016
- Interest
- 1,724 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2016 Paceman in brief
The 2016 MINI Paceman is a compact car offered with 2 engines (1.6L 4-cyl and 1.6L 4-cyl turbo) and front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 162 inches long and 71 inches wide on a 102-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,009 lb (Cooper S All4 2dr Coupe).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 29 MPG combined (26 city / 32 highway), 9% better than the 2016 compact car average of 26.6 MPG, for an estimated $2,850 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.
The MINI Paceman has 3 model years in our data, from 2014 to 2016.
Its most efficient year was 2014 at 30 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 29 to 30 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the electrical system (2), structure › body (1), unknown or other (1).
Buying used? 2016 has the fewest problems in our data.
How the 2014 Paceman compares
The 2014 MINI Paceman is a compact car offered with 2 engines (1.6L 4-cyl and 1.6L 4-cyl turbo) and front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 162 inches long and 71 inches wide on a 102-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,009 lb (2dr Coupe).
About the MINI Paceman
The Mini Paceman is a three-door subcompact SUV sold by German automobile manufacturer BMW under the Mini brand. It is the three-door counterpart of the R60 Mini Countryman. It was introduced as the Paceman Concept at the 2011 North American International Auto Show. The production model debuted in September 2012.
From the Wikipedia article "Mini Paceman", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2016 Paceman pros & cons
Full 2016 details →What's good
- AWD / 4WD available
- Few owner complaints0 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 48 for similar models.
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Best and worst years to buy used
2016 Paceman
0 owner complaints · 0 recalls
None of the 2 model years we compared stands out for complaints or recalls.
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 2 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Show all 3 model years side by side
Alternatives to the 2016 Paceman
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Mazda 3 | 33 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2016 Volkswagen Golf/GTI | 29 MPG | Not rated | 9 |
| 2016 Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport | 31 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2016 Toyota Yaris | 33 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2016 Ford Focus | 34 MPG | Not rated | 11 |
| 2016 Ford Fiesta | 35 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or MINI. How we calculate this →