Verdict
The MINI 5 Door is the more rational Malaysian buy: its five doors, five seats and 275-litre boot give it a clear daily-use edge over the Convertible’s two doors, four seats and 215 litres. It is also fractionally quicker to 100 km/h at 6.8 seconds versus 6.9, despite giving away 3 hp. The RM25,000 gap buys open-top bodywork, a Harman Kardon sound system and a tyre repair kit, but the Convertible’s shorter 2,495-mm wheelbase and warning-only lane keeping make it the less practical choice.
Pick the MINI 5 Door if you need five seats, five doors and 60 litres more boot space without paying RM25,000 extra.
Pick the MINI Convertible if open-top motoring and the Harman Kardon sound system matter more than rear-seat access and luggage room.
Key differences
- Price: MINI 5 Door RM293,888; MINI Convertible RM318,888.
- Performance: MINI 5 Door 0-100 km/h in 6.8 seconds and 242 km/h; MINI Convertible 6.9 seconds and 237 km/h.
- Power: MINI 5 Door 201 hp at 5,000 rpm and 300 Nm at 1,500 rpm; MINI Convertible 204 hp at 5,000 rpm and 300 Nm at 1,450 rpm.
- Practicality: MINI 5 Door has 5 doors, 5 seats and a 275-litre boot; MINI Convertible has 2 doors, 4 seats and a 215-litre boot.
- Dimensions: MINI 5 Door is 4,036 mm long with a 2,567-mm wheelbase; MINI Convertible is 3,879 mm long with a 2,495-mm wheelbase.
- Lane keeping: MINI 5 Door provides steering correction; MINI Convertible provides a warning only.
5 Door
- Five doors and five seats.
- 275-litre boot, 60 litres larger.
- Quicker 6.8-second 0-100 km/h time.
- No Harman Kardon sound system listed.
Convertible
- Convertible body style.
- Harman Kardon sound system.
- 204 hp and peak torque from 1,450 rpm.
- RM25,000 more expensive.
- Two doors and four seats only.
- 215-litre boot is 60 litres smaller.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM293,888✓ | RM318,888 |
| Body type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM379 | RM379 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger, variable valve timing | 16 valve, DOHC, variable intake and exhaust cam timing, variable intake valve lift, twin-scroll turbo |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | 1,998 cc |
| Horsepower | 201 hp at 5,000 rpm | 204 hp at 5,000 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 300 Nm at 1,500 rpm | 300 Nm at 1,450 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 82 mm × 94.6 mm | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | 7-Speed Steptronic Dual Clutch Sports Transmission | 7-speed Steptronic Transmission |
| Gears | 7 | 7 |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.8 seconds✓ | 6.9 seconds |
| Top Speed | 242 km/h✓ | 237 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,036 mm | 3,879 mm |
| Width | 1,744 mm | 1,744 mm |
| Height | 1,464 mm | 1,431 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,567 mm | 2,495 mm |
| Fuel Tank | 44 litres | 44 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 2 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 275 litres✓ | 215 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/40R18 | 215/40R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/40R18 | 215/40R18 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Vredestein Ultra | Hankook Ventus s1 Evo 3 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | United Kingdom (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Slide Spoke Alloys | 18" Night Flash Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Slide Spoke Alloys | 18" Night Flash Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | — | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats, Front Passenger Seat | Available on Front Passenger and Outer Two Rear Seat |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Warning Only |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Auto High Beam | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 50:50 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 1 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 9.4" OLED Display with MINI OS, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | 9.4" OLED Display with MINI OS, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Harman Kardon Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Flip Switch | Keyless Flip Switch |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, with 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | 2 years | 2 years |
| Warranty Notes | Repair Inclusive extendable up to 5 years | Repair Inclusive extendable up to 5 years |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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5 Door vs Convertible FAQ
Is the MINI 5 Door or MINI Convertible better?
The MINI 5 Door is better for most buyers because it has five seats, five doors, a 275-litre boot and a slightly quicker 6.8-second 0-100 km/h time. Choose the Convertible for its open-top body and Harman Kardon audio.
What is the price difference?
The MINI 5 Door costs RM293,888 and the MINI Convertible costs RM318,888, so the Convertible carries a RM25,000 premium.
Which MINI is more practical for passengers and luggage?
The MINI 5 Door is decisively more practical. It has five seats and five doors, against four seats and two doors, plus a 275-litre boot versus 215 litres in the MINI Convertible.
