GWM Wey G9 vs MINI Convertible
Verdict
The GWM Wey G9 costs RM269,800 against the MINI Convertible’s RM318,888, so the RM49,088 gap is not small. For Malaysian use, the GWM is the family machine: seven seats, AWD, a 44.2 kWh battery and 170 km of EV range, plus a six-year warranty. It is also quicker to 100 km/h at 5.7 seconds. The MINI counters with open-top character, a 204 hp/300 Nm petrol engine and a much higher 237 km/h top speed, but it seats four and gets only a two-year warranty.
Pick the GWM Wey G9 if you need seven seats, plug-in hybrid running and a longer six-year warranty in one large MPV.
Pick the MINI Convertible if you want a smaller four-seat convertible with stronger petrol outputs and the higher top speed.
Key differences
- Price: GWM Wey G9 RM269,800; MINI Convertible RM318,888
- Seats: GWM Wey G9 7; MINI Convertible 4
- Power and torque: GWM Wey G9 148 hp/240 Nm; MINI Convertible 204 hp/300 Nm
- Acceleration and top speed: GWM Wey G9 0-100 km/h in 5.7 s, 190 km/h; MINI Convertible 6.9 s, 237 km/h
- Size: GWM Wey G9 5,050 mm long with 3,085 mm wheelbase; MINI Convertible 3,879 mm long with 2,495 mm wheelbase
- Warranty and road tax: GWM Wey G9 6 years, RM120/year; MINI Convertible 2 years, RM379/year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 269,800✓ | RM 318,888 |
| Body type | MPV | Convertible |
| Segment | Executive | B-Segment |
| Seats | 7 | 4 |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,499 cc | 1,998 cc |
| Power | 148 hp | 204 hp✓ |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 300 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | eCVT Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 5.7 s✓ | 6.9 s |
| Top speed | 190 km/h | 237 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 44.2 kWh | — |
| EV range | 170 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,050 mm | 3,879 mm |
| Width | 1,985 mm | 1,744 mm |
| Height | 1,900 mm | 1,431 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,085 mm | 2,495 mm |
| Boot space | 233 L✓ | 215 L |
| Fuel tank | 58 L | 44 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 6✓ | 2 |
| Road tax / year | RM 120✓ | RM 379 |
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.
Wey G9
- Seven seats make it far more usable for family duty
- 170 km EV range from a 44.2 kWh battery
- Quicker 0-100 km/h time at 5.7 seconds
- Much larger footprint at 5,050 mm long and 1,985 mm wide
- Lower 190 km/h top speed
- Only 233 litres of boot space despite the MPV body
Convertible
- Convertible body gives it a very different brief
- Higher 204 hp and 300 Nm outputs
- Higher 237 km/h top speed
- Only four seats
- No plug-in hybrid battery or EV range
- Shorter two-year warranty
Wey G9 vs Convertible FAQ
Is the GWM Wey G9 or MINI Convertible better?
The GWM Wey G9 is better for family use, range flexibility and warranty cover. The MINI Convertible is better if you specifically want a compact open-top petrol car with higher engine outputs and a higher top speed.
What is the price difference?
The MINI Convertible costs RM49,088 more than the GWM Wey G9, at RM318,888 versus RM269,800.
Which is quicker?
The GWM Wey G9 is quicker from 0-100 km/h at 5.7 seconds versus 6.9 seconds, but the MINI Convertible has the higher top speed at 237 km/h versus 190 km/h.