Verdict
The Jaguar XJ costs RM638,888, a RM320,000 step up from the RM318,888 MINI Convertible, and that money buys a dramatically larger five-seat package: 5,252 mm long, with a 3,157 mm wheelbase and 520-litre boot. The MINI is the more affordable two-door four-seater and is unexpectedly quicker to 100 km/h at 6.9 seconds versus 7.5 seconds. It also brings autonomous braking, active cruise control and a 360-degree camera. For Malaysian family duties, the XJ’s space and rear climate control matter more; for occasional-use fun and modern assistance systems, take the MINI.
Pick the Jaguar XJ if you need five seats, a 520-litre boot and a 3,157 mm wheelbase for regular passenger carrying.
Pick the MINI Convertible if you want to spend RM320,000 less while getting 6.9-second acceleration, autonomous braking and a 360-degree camera.
Key differences
- Price: Jaguar XJ RM638,888; MINI Convertible RM318,888.
- Acceleration: Jaguar XJ 0-100 km/h in 7.5 seconds; MINI Convertible in 6.9 seconds.
- Practicality: Jaguar XJ has 5 seats and a 520-litre boot; MINI Convertible has 4 seats and a 215-litre boot.
- Size: Jaguar XJ is 5,252 mm long with a 3,157 mm wheelbase; MINI Convertible is 3,879 mm long with a 2,495 mm wheelbase.
- Output: Jaguar XJ makes 237 hp and 340 Nm; MINI Convertible makes 204 hp and 300 Nm.
- Driver assistance: Jaguar XJ has no autonomous braking or blind-spot information system; MINI Convertible has both.
XJ
- Five seats and a 520-litre boot.
- 237 hp and 340 Nm, ahead of the MINI’s 204 hp and 300 Nm.
- Rear dual-zone air-con, power front seats with driver memory and rear sunblinds.
- RM320,000 more expensive.
- Slower 0-100 km/h time: 7.5 seconds versus 6.9 seconds.
- Lacks the MINI’s autonomous braking, blind-spot information system and 360-degree monitor.
Convertible
- RM320,000 lower purchase price.
- Quicker 6.9-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Autonomous braking, active cruise control, auto parking and head-up display.
- Four seats and a 215-litre boot, against the XJ’s five seats and 520 litres.
- Much shorter 2,495 mm wheelbase versus the XJ’s 3,157 mm.
- Manual-adjustment front seats and no rear air-con.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM638,888 | RM318,888✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Segment | Luxury | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM380 | RM379✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable intake and exhaust valve timing | 16 valve, DOHC, variable intake and exhaust cam timing, variable intake valve lift, twin-scroll turbo |
| Capacity | 1,999 cc | 1,998 cc |
| Horsepower | 237 hp✓ | 204 hp |
| Torque | 340 Nm✓ | 300 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 87.5 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.1 | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | 8-Speed Electronic Automatic with Jaguar Sequential Shift | 7-speed Steptronic Transmission |
| Gears | 8 | 7 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | — |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.5 seconds | 6.9 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 9.3 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 241 km/h✓ | 237 km/h |
| Co2 | 216 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,252 mm | 3,879 mm |
| Width | 1,899 mm | 1,744 mm |
| Height | 1,457 mm | 1,431 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,157 mm | 2,495 mm |
| Weight | 1,660 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 82 litres | 44 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 2 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 520 litres✓ | 215 litres |
| Front Tyre | 245/45ZR19 | 215/40R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/40ZR19 | 215/40R18 |
| Spare Tyre | 135/70R19 | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | — | Hankook Ventus s1 Evo 3 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United Kingdom (CBU) | United Kingdom (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbone | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloy | 18" Night Flash Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloy | 18" Night Flash Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Assist) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Yes | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear passenger seats | Available on Front Passenger and Outer Two Rear Seat |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | Warning Only |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Bi-Xenon Projector | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 8-Way Power-Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | Load-Through Hatch | 50:50 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | — |
| Sunroof | Yes | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 front, 2 rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Front sunvisors with vanity mirrors and illumination, rear electric sunblind, rear manual side sunblind | — |
| Audio | 8" touchscreen navigation system with CD/DVD playback, Aux-in, USB, Bluetooth, iPod connectivity and 12 speakers | 9.4" OLED Display with MINI OS, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 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 | Push Button | Keyless Flip Switch |
| Locks | Keyless operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Active Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | — | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | Yes | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | Yes | 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 | — | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | — | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | — | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years✓ | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | — | 4 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | — | 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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XJ vs Convertible FAQ
Is the Jaguar XJ or MINI Convertible better?
The Jaguar XJ is better for carrying people and luggage, with five seats and a 520-litre boot. The MINI Convertible is better for lower upfront cost, quicker acceleration and its autonomous braking, active cruise control and 360-degree camera.
What is the price difference?
The Jaguar XJ costs RM638,888 and the MINI Convertible costs RM318,888, so the difference is RM320,000.
Which is quicker, the Jaguar XJ or MINI Convertible?
The MINI Convertible is quicker from 0-100 km/h, taking 6.9 seconds against the Jaguar XJ’s 7.5 seconds. The XJ still produces more power and torque: 237 hp and 340 Nm versus 204 hp and 300 Nm.