Verdict
The RM5,888 cheaper Suzuki eVitara is the more practical Malaysian daily driver: it has five doors, five seats, a 306-litre boot and a 426-km claimed range. Its 61.1-kWh battery also beats the MINI Electric’s 54.2 kWh. But the MINI is the driver’s choice on paper, with 215 hp and 330 Nm cutting the 0-100 km/h time to 6.7 seconds, two seconds ahead of the Suzuki. It also charges faster at 11 kW AC and 95 kW DC, against 7 kW and 67 kW.
Pick the MINI Electric if faster acceleration, quicker charging and a compact three-door hatchback matter more than rear-seat and boot space.
Pick the Suzuki eVitara if you need five seats, five doors, a larger boot and the longer 426-km claimed range.
Key differences
- Price: MINI Electric RM193,888; Suzuki eVitara RM188,000.
- Power and torque: MINI Electric 215 hp and 330 Nm; Suzuki eVitara 172 hp and 193 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: MINI Electric 6.7 seconds; Suzuki eVitara 8.7 seconds.
- Battery and range: MINI Electric 54.2 kWh and 402 km; Suzuki eVitara 61.1 kWh and 426 km.
- Charging: MINI Electric 11 kW AC and 95 kW DC; Suzuki eVitara 7 kW AC and 67 kW DC.
- Practicality: MINI Electric has 3 doors, 4 seats and a 210-litre boot; Suzuki eVitara has 5 doors, 5 seats and a 306-litre boot.
Electric
- 215 hp and 330 Nm, with 0-100 km/h in 6.7 seconds.
- Faster 11 kW AC and 95 kW DC charging.
- Head-up display, navigation and dual-zone climate control.
- 402-km range trails the Suzuki eVitara’s 426 km.
- Three doors, four seats and a 210-litre boot are less useful for family duty.
- Two-year manufacturer warranty is shorter than the Suzuki’s five years.
eVitara
- Five doors, five seats and a 306-litre boot.
- 61.1-kWh battery and 426-km claimed range.
- Five-year manufacturer warranty and seven airbags.
- 172 hp and 193 Nm leave it 2.0 seconds slower to 100 km/h than the MINI.
- 7 kW AC and 67 kW DC charging rates are lower than the MINI’s 11 kW and 95 kW.
- It lacks the MINI’s head-up display and built-in navigation.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM193,888 | RM188,000✓ |
| Body type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM200 | RM120✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 400V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 215 hp✓ | 172 hp |
| Motor Torque | 330 Nm✓ | 193 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 54.2 kWh | 61.1 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 402 km | 426 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW✓ | 7 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 95 kW✓ | 67 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.7 seconds✓ | 8.7 seconds |
| Top Speed | 170 km/h✓ | 150 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,858 mm | 4,275 mm |
| Width | 1,756 mm | 1,800 mm |
| Height | 1,460 mm | 1,635 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,526 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Weight | 1,605 kg | 1,788 kg |
| Doors | 3 | 5 |
| Seats | 4 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 210 litres | 306 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 225/40R18 | 225/55R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/40R18 | 225/55R18 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Maxxis Premitra 5 | MRF Wanderer Ecotred |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | India (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-links |
| Front Wheels | 18" Night Flash Alloys | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Night Flash Alloys | 18" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear 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 |
| Seat Belts | 4 Three-point belts | 5 three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats, Front Passenger Seat | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Warning Only | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For Front Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with High Beam Assist | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory and Massage Function | 10-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat with Memory Function, 4-way Power Adjustable Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Front Sunroof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB C, 1 Wireless Charger | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 1 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 9.4" OLED Display with MINI OS, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Harman Kardon Sound System | 10.1" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, Infinity Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Flip Switch | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| 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 | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty, Repair Inclusive extendable up to 5 years | 5-year/100,000 km BEV Components 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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Electric vs eVitara FAQ
Is the MINI Electric or Suzuki eVitara better?
The Suzuki eVitara is better for space, five-seat usability and range. Choose the MINI Electric if performance and charging speed are higher priorities: it reaches 100 km/h in 6.7 seconds and accepts up to 95 kW DC charging.
What is the price difference?
The MINI Electric costs RM193,888 and the Suzuki eVitara costs RM188,000, so the MINI is RM5,888 more expensive.
Which one charges faster?
The MINI Electric charges faster on both quoted standards, at up to 11 kW AC and 95 kW DC. The Suzuki eVitara is rated at 7 kW AC and 67 kW DC.
