Verdict
For a Malaysian buyer, the Volvo EX30 makes the stronger practical case: its 69 kWh battery delivers 475 km versus the MINI Aceman’s 406 km, while 175 kW DC charging is markedly quicker than 95 kW. Its 268 hp motor also cuts the 0-100 km/h run to 5.3 seconds, 1.8 seconds ahead of the MINI. The Aceman counters with a head-up display, front-seat massage and a front-passenger ISOFIX point. But the EX30 is larger, has a 318-litre boot and carries a five-year manufacturer warranty against two years.
Pick the MINI Aceman if a head-up display, driver’s memory and massage seats, plus front-passenger ISOFIX matter more than range and outright pace.
Pick the Volvo EX30 if you want 475 km of range, 175 kW DC charging, 268 hp performance and a five-year manufacturer warranty.
Key differences
- Price: MINI Aceman RM213,888; Volvo EX30 RM198,888.
- Motor output: MINI Aceman 215 hp and 330 Nm; Volvo EX30 268 hp and 343 Nm.
- Battery and range: MINI Aceman 54.2 kWh and 406 km; Volvo EX30 69 kWh and 475 km.
- DC charging: MINI Aceman 95 kW; Volvo EX30 175 kW.
- 0-100 km/h: MINI Aceman 7.1 seconds; Volvo EX30 5.3 seconds.
- Warranty: MINI Aceman two years plus two-year extension; Volvo EX30 five years.
Aceman
- Head-up display and 360-degree view monitor.
- Powered front seats with driver’s memory and massage function.
- Front-passenger ISOFIX in addition to two outer rear positions.
- 406 km range trails the EX30’s 475 km.
- 95 kW DC charging is well behind the EX30’s 175 kW.
- Two-year manufacturer warranty is shorter than the EX30’s five years.
EX30
- 268 hp, 343 Nm and a 5.3-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 69 kWh battery, 475 km range and 175 kW DC charging.
- 3.6 kW V2L, panoramic glass roof and contactless boot opening.
- No head-up display.
- Front seats lack the Aceman’s driver’s memory and massage function.
- No front-passenger ISOFIX point.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM213,888 | RM198,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM200✓ | RM260 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 400V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 215 hp | 268 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 330 Nm | 343 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 54.2 kWh | 69 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 406 km | 475 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 95 kW | 175 kW✓ |
| V2L | — | 3.6 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.1 seconds | 5.3 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 170 km/h | 180 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,076 mm | 4,223 mm |
| Width | 1,754 mm | 1,837 mm |
| Height | 1,515 mm | 1,555 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,606 mm | 2,650 mm |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 300 litres | 318 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 225/40R19 | 24545R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/40R19 | 245/45R19 |
| Spare Tyre | — | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear Assurance ComfortTred | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance SUV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Hexagram Alloy Wheels | 19" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Hexagram Alloy Wheels | 19" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain) | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Electric for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point belts | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats, Front Passenger Seat | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Warning Only | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Reflector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory and Massage Function | Power Adjustable Front Seats |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | — | 1 Front, 2 USB-C Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 9.4" OLED Display with MINI OS, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Harman Kardon Sound System | 12.3" Touchscreen with Google Services Built-in, 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 (Depress Brake to Start) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control (Requires Subscription) | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go and Steering Assist |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Tailgate | Powered Boot, Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | — | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| 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 | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 2 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | Repair Inclusive extendable up to 5 years, 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
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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Aceman vs EX30 FAQ
Is the MINI Aceman or Volvo EX30 better?
The Volvo EX30 is the better all-round pick on range, charging speed, performance, boot space and manufacturer warranty. Choose the MINI Aceman if its head-up display, massage seats and front-passenger ISOFIX are priorities.
What is the price difference?
The Volvo EX30 costs RM15,000 less than the MINI Aceman.
Which one charges faster on a DC charger?
The Volvo EX30 charges faster, with a 175 kW DC rate versus 95 kW for the MINI Aceman. Both use 11 kW AC charging.
