Verdict
For RM11,124 more, the Volkswagen Arteon is the much bigger proposition: 4,862 mm long with a 563-litre boot, five seats and five doors against the MINI 3 Door’s 3,876 mm, 210 litres, four seats and three doors. It is also quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.6 seconds versus 6.6 seconds, with 276 hp and all-wheel drive. The MINI counters with a head-up display, 360-degree monitor and a 1,295 kg kerb weight, 305 kg below the Arteon. For Malaysian family and highway use, the Arteon’s space and five-year warranty make the stronger case.
Pick the MINI 3 Door if you want the smaller 3,876 mm hatchback, head-up display and 360-degree view monitor, and can live with three doors, four seats and 210 litres of boot space.
Pick the Volkswagen Arteon if you need five doors, five seats, a 563-litre boot and faster all-wheel-drive performance for an RM11,124 premium.
Key differences
- Price: MINI 3 Door RM279,888; Volkswagen Arteon RM291,012
- Power and torque: MINI 3 Door 201 hp and 300 Nm; Volkswagen Arteon 276 hp and 350 Nm
- 0-100 km/h and driveline: MINI 3 Door 6.6 seconds, front-wheel drive; Volkswagen Arteon 5.6 seconds, all-wheel drive
- Length and wheelbase: MINI 3 Door 3,876 mm and 2,495 mm; Volkswagen Arteon 4,862 mm and 2,837 mm
- Practicality: MINI 3 Door has 3 doors, 4 seats and a 210-litre boot; Volkswagen Arteon has 5 doors, 5 seats and a 563-litre boot
- Warranty: MINI 3 Door has 2 years manufacturer warranty, extendable to 5 years; Volkswagen Arteon has a 5-year manufacturer warranty
3 Door
- RM11,124 cheaper
- 305 kg lighter at 1,295 kg
- Head-up display and 360-degree view monitor
- Only three doors and four seats, against the Arteon’s five doors and five seats
- 210-litre boot is 353 litres smaller
- Slower 6.6-second 0-100 km/h time and front-wheel drive
Arteon
- 276 hp, 350 Nm and all-wheel drive
- 563-litre boot with five doors and five seats
- Five-year manufacturer warranty, plus adaptive dampers
- Costs RM11,124 more
- At 4,862 mm long, it is 986 mm longer than the MINI 3 Door
- No head-up display
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM279,888✓ | RM291,012 |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | B-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM379 | RM372✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger, variable valve timing | 16-Valve DOHC with Twin-Scroll Turbocharger, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | 1,984 cc |
| Horsepower | 201 hp | 276 hp✓ |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 350 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 82 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 9.6 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | — | 7-speed DSG |
| Gears | 7 | 7 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Volkswagen AG |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.6 seconds | 5.6 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | — | 7.4 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 242 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | — | 164 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,876 mm | 4,862 mm |
| Width | 1,727 mm | 1,871 mm |
| Height | 1,414 mm | 1,450 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,495 mm | 2,837 mm |
| Weight | 1,295 kg | 1,600 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 44 litres | 66 litres |
| Doors | 3 | 5 |
| Seats | 4 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 210 litres | 563 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/45R18 | 245/40R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/45R18 | 245/40R19 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Full-Size 19" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli Cinturato P7 | Pirelli P Zero |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-Link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Slide Spoke Alloys | 19" Montevideo Two-tone Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Slide Spoke Alloys | 19" Montevideo Two-tone Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Adaptive Dampers |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | — | 5 stars — With 7 Airbags, Stability Control and Autonomous Emergency Braking |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Seat Belts | 4 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 | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with High Beam Assist | LED Projectors with Cornering Lights and Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED with Sequential Indicators |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | 14-Way Power-adjustable with Driver's Side Memory |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | — | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB C, 1 Wireless Charger | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 2 Front USB-C, 1 Front Qi Wireless Charger |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (3 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 9.4" OLED Display with MINI OS, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Harman Kardon Sound System | Discover Pro 9.2" Touchscreen Infotainment System with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 12-speaker Harman Kardon 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 Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| 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 |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 4 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | Repair Inclusive extendable up to 5 years | 3-year/45,000 km Free Service |
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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3 Door vs Arteon FAQ
Is the MINI 3 Door or Volkswagen Arteon better?
The Volkswagen Arteon is better for space, family use and outright pace, with five seats, a 563-litre boot, 276 hp and a 5.6-second 0-100 km/h time. Choose the MINI 3 Door for its smaller footprint, lower price and head-up display.
What is the price difference?
The Volkswagen Arteon costs RM11,124 more than the MINI 3 Door. That gap brings 75 hp more, all-wheel drive, five doors, an extra seat, a 353-litre larger boot and a five-year manufacturer warranty.
Which car has more boot space?
The Volkswagen Arteon has 563 litres of boot space, versus 210 litres in the MINI 3 Door. Its 353-litre advantage is decisive if rear-seat passengers and luggage are regular parts of the brief.
