Mini Clubman
The Mini Clubman is a five-seat hatchback that began production in 2008. Powered by a 1.5-liter three-cylinder petrol engine producing 100 kW, it achieves a top speed of 210 km/h and emits 151 g/km of CO₂. In Norway, the model saw minimal uptake during 2020–2022, with registrations declining sharply from a peak of 10 vehicles in 2020 to just one in 2022.
| Manufacturer | Mini |
|---|---|
| Production | From 2008 |
| Body type | Hatchback |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Engine power | 139 kW (186 hp) |
| CO₂ (WLTP) | 147 g/km |
| Kerb weight | 1,532 kg |
| Displacement | 1,551 cc |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Top speed | 210 km/h |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel economy (comb.) | 7.8 l/100 km |
| Length | 4,280 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,800 mm |
| Height | 1,440 mm |
| Seats | 4 |
| Doors | 2 |
Engine power, CO₂ and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages across the 6 European countries that registered the Mini Clubman in 2025 (50 cars). Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
New registrations in Norway
Number of Mini Clubman registered for the first time in Norway per year.
Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
New registrations by country (2025)
Number of Mini Clubman cars registered for the first time across 6 European countries in 2025.
| Country | Registrations |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 42 |
| Germany | 2 |
| Hungary | 2 |
| Italy | 2 |
| Belgium | 1 |
| France | 1 |
Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.
Engine variants
Different engine versions of the Mini Clubman (from registration data). 2 variants.
| Engine | Fuel | Transmission | Top speed | Economy | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 7.5 l/100 km | 2008–2011 |
| 1.6 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 8.1 l/100 km | 2008–2011 |
Source: EPA (US). Fuel economy converted to l/100 km.
Other Mini models
Similar Hatchback models
Common problems & reliability
US owners have filed 43 complaints for the Mini Clubman, most often about service brakes, exterior lighting, power train, engine. These are owner-reported issues, useful for spotting recurring weaknesses before you buy. In the UK, 87% of Mini Clubmans pass their MOT test first time, based on 25,791 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)
Based on real owner complaints and inspection data — not an editorial rating. Sources: NHTSA (US, public domain), DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).
Recalls & safety
2 recalls recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) and 7 in the US-market NHTSA database for the Mini Clubman. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2020-07-24
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
Consequently, the tie rod might wear off and break, leading to a loss of wheel control and increasing the risk of accident.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2019-10-25
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINEUS · NHTSAModel year 2019
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 540d xDrive vehicles. The crankshaft sensor may be equipped with incorrect firmware, preventing the sensor from properly processing input from the crankshaft reluctor ring, possibly resulting in a vehicle stall. On September 12, 2018, BMW expanded the recall to a total of 5,309 vehicles including certain 2018-2019 BMW 540d xDrive, 230i M240i, M240i xDrive, X2 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 330i, 330i xDrive, 340i, 340i xDrive, 330i xDrive Gran Turismo, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, 530e, 530e xDrive, 640i xDrive Gran Turismo, 330e, 2019 430i Gran Coupe, 430i xDrive Gran Coupe, 440i Gran Coupe, 440i xDrive Gran Coupe, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, 740i, 740i xDrive, MINI Cooper, Cooper S, JCW, MINI Countryman (Cooper, Cooper All4, Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW All4), and MINI Clubman (Cooper, Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4, JCW All4) vehicles.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft sensor, free of charge. The recall began September 6, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign 18V465000 · reported 12/07/2018
- TRAILER HITCHESUS · NHTSAModel year 2018
Curt Manufacturing LLC (Curt) is recalling certain Class 1 trailer hitches, part number 11451, sold for installation on 2016-2018 Mini Cooper Clubman and Countryman vehicles. The vehicles may have inadequate structure points for the trailer hitch mounting, causing the hitch to sag under to certain loads and possibly separate from the vehicle.
Remedy: Curt will notify owners, and dealers will provide a replacement hitch, free of charge. The recall began on October 20, 2017. Owners may contact Curt customer service at 1-800-798-0813.
NHTSA campaign 17E051000 · reported 17/09/2017
- AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOWUS · NHTSAModel year 2017
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 MINI Clubman vehicles manufactured August 19, 2015, through July 14, 2016. The side curtain air bags for the front seat occupants may deploy in the intended positions in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will modify the driver and passenger side curtain air bag covers, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin September 12, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
NHTSA campaign 16V553000 · reported 25/07/2016
- TRAILER HITCHESUS · NHTSAModel year 2017
Curt Manufacturing LLC (Curt) is recalling certain Class 1 trailer hitches, part number 11451, sold for installation on 2016-2018 Mini Cooper Clubman and Countryman vehicles. The vehicles may have inadequate structure points for the trailer hitch mounting, causing the hitch to sag under to certain loads and possibly separate from the vehicle.
Remedy: Curt will notify owners, and dealers will provide a replacement hitch, free of charge. The recall began on October 20, 2017. Owners may contact Curt customer service at 1-800-798-0813.
NHTSA campaign 17E051000 · reported 17/09/2017
- AIR BAGSUS · NHTSAModel year 2017
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2017 BMW 640i, 640i xDrive, 650i, 650i xDrive, M6, 535i, 535i xDrive, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, i3, i8, Rolls-Royce Dawn, Mini Clubman Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4, Mini 4-Door Cooper, Cooper S, Mini 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works and 2016 BMW 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i, 550i xDrive, M5 and 535d vehicles. The affected vehicles have seat- mounted side air bag inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign 16V914000 · reported 20/12/2016
- TRAILER HITCHESUS · NHTSAModel year 2016
Curt Manufacturing LLC (Curt) is recalling certain Class 1 trailer hitches, part number 11451, sold for installation on 2016-2018 Mini Cooper Clubman and Countryman vehicles. The vehicles may have inadequate structure points for the trailer hitch mounting, causing the hitch to sag under to certain loads and possibly separate from the vehicle.
Remedy: Curt will notify owners, and dealers will provide a replacement hitch, free of charge. The recall began on October 20, 2017. Owners may contact Curt customer service at 1-800-798-0813.
NHTSA campaign 17E051000 · reported 17/09/2017
- AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOWUS · NHTSAModel year 2016
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 MINI Clubman vehicles manufactured August 19, 2015, through July 14, 2016. The side curtain air bags for the front seat occupants may deploy in the intended positions in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will modify the driver and passenger side curtain air bag covers, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin September 12, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
NHTSA campaign 16V553000 · reported 25/07/2016
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Mini recalls.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the top speed of the Mini Clubman?
- The Mini Clubman has a rated top speed of 210 km/h.
- How much power does the Mini Clubman have?
- The Mini Clubman produces 139 kW (186 hp).
- What are the dimensions of the Mini Clubman?
- The Mini Clubman is 4,280 mm long, 1,800 mm wide and 1,440 mm tall.
- How much does the Mini Clubman weigh?
- The Mini Clubman has a kerb weight of about 1,532 kg.
- What are the CO2 emissions of the Mini Clubman?
- The Mini Clubman emits 147 g/km of CO2 (WLTP).
- How many seats does the Mini Clubman have?
- The Mini Clubman has 4 seats.