Verdict
The MINI 5 Door F65 costs RM22,500 more than the MINI 5 Door F55 LCI 2, and the money buys a modest 9 hp and 20 Nm lift, plus a far fuller assistance and parking suite. Yet both hit 100 km/h in 6.8 seconds, retain the same 1,998 cc turbo four, seven-speed wet dual-clutch and 44-litre tank. For a Malaysian buyer, the F55 LCI 2 is the sharper financial call if its four-year warranty matters; the F65 makes sense for active cruise control, steering lane correction and the 360-degree camera.
Pick the MINI 5 Door F55 LCI 2 if you want to save RM22,500, keep a four-year manufacturer warranty and get 278 litres of boot space.
Pick the MINI 5 Door F65 if you want 201 hp, 300 Nm, active cruise control and substantially more parking and driver-assistance hardware.
Key differences
- Price: MINI 5 Door F55 LCI 2 RM271,388; MINI 5 Door F65 RM293,888.
- Output: F55 LCI 2 has 192 hp and 280 Nm; F65 has 201 hp and 300 Nm.
- Top speed: F55 LCI 2 reaches 235 km/h; F65 reaches 242 km/h, although both do 0-100 km/h in 6.8 seconds.
- Driver assistance: F55 LCI 2 has lane-keeping warning only and passive cruise control; F65 has steering correction and active cruise control.
- Parking: F55 LCI 2 has four front and four rear sensors with a reverse camera; F65 has six front and six rear sensors, 360-degree view and auto parking.
- Wheels and boot: F55 LCI 2 has 17-inch wheels and 278 litres; F65 has 18-inch wheels and 275 litres.
F55 LCI 2
- RM22,500 less expensive.
- Four-year manufacturer warranty with unlimited mileage.
- 278-litre boot, 3 litres larger than the F65's.
- 192 hp and 280 Nm trail the F65's 201 hp and 300 Nm.
- Lane-keeping only warns; it does not provide the F65's steering correction.
- No blind-spot information system, head-up display, 360-degree camera or auto parking.
F65
- 201 hp and 300 Nm from the 1,998 cc turbo petrol four.
- Active cruise control, blind-spot information and steering lane correction.
- 360-degree monitor, auto parking and six front/rear parking sensors.
- Costs RM22,500 more.
- 275-litre boot is 3 litres smaller.
- Two-year manufacturer warranty is shorter than the F55 LCI 2's four years.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM271,388✓ | RM293,888 |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| 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 with direct fuel injection, turbocharger, variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | 1,998 cc |
| Horsepower | 192 hp at 5,000 rpm | 201 hp at 5,000 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 280 Nm at 1,350 rpm | 300 Nm at 1,500 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 82 mm × 94.6 mm | 82 mm × 94.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11 | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | 7-Speed Steptronic Dual Clutch Sports Transmission | 7-Speed Steptronic Dual Clutch Sports Transmission |
| Gears | 7 | 7 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Getrag | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.8 seconds | 6.8 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 5.6 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 235 km/h | 242 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | 128 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,036 mm | 4,036 mm |
| Width | 1,727 mm | 1,744 mm |
| Height | 1,425 mm | 1,464 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,567 mm | 2,567 mm |
| Weight | 1,345 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 44 litres | 44 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 278 litres✓ | 275 litres |
| Front Tyre | 205/45R17 | 215/40R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 205/45R17 | 215/40R18 |
| Factory Tyres | Hankook Ventus S1 Evo Z Run-flat | Vredestein Ultra |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United Kingdom (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 18" Slide Spoke Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 18" Slide Spoke Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) |
| Chassis Notes | Passive Sports Suspension | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain) | — |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point Belts | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats, Front Passenger Seat |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection (10 km/h to 60 km/h) | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Warning Only | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | — | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split Fold | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map, Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 1 Rear | 2 Front, 1 Rear |
| Audio | MINI Visual Boost with 8.8" Touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, Rotary Controller and 6 Speakers | 9.4" OLED Display with MINI OS, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
| 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 | Passive Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | — | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Backlit Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | — | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 4 years✓ | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | — | 2 years |
| Warranty Notes | 4-year MINI Service Inclusive | 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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F55 LCI 2 vs F65 FAQ
Is the MINI 5 Door F55 LCI 2 or MINI 5 Door F65 better?
The F65 is better equipped, with 201 hp, active cruise control, steering lane correction, blind-spot information and a 360-degree camera. The F55 LCI 2 is the better-value choice: it costs RM22,500 less, matches the 6.8-second 0-100 km/h time and has a four-year warranty.
What is the price difference?
The MINI 5 Door F65 costs RM293,888, which is RM22,500 more than the RM271,388 MINI 5 Door F55 LCI 2.
Is the MINI 5 Door F65 faster than the F55 LCI 2?
It has more output and a higher top speed: 201 hp, 300 Nm and 242 km/h versus 192 hp, 280 Nm and 235 km/h. However, both cars post the same 0-100 km/h time of 6.8 seconds.
