Maxus MIFA 9 vs MINI Convertible
Verdict
At RM269,888 against RM318,888, the Maxus MIFA 9 is RM49,000 cheaper yet gives Malaysian families seven seats, a 1,010-litre boot and 435 km of EV range. The MINI Convertible is the indulgent one: four seats, 215 litres of boot space, petrol power and a much quicker 6.9-second 0-100 km/h time. Both are CBU, front-wheel drive, have six airbags and AEB, so this is less about safety kit and more about use case.
Pick the Maxus MIFA 9 if you need seven seats, big luggage space and 435 km of electric range for less money.
Pick the MINI Convertible if you want the quicker car and a convertible body, and can live with four seats and a 215-litre boot.
Key differences
- Price: Maxus MIFA 9 RM269,888; MINI Convertible RM318,888
- Seats: Maxus MIFA 9 7; MINI Convertible 4
- Powertrain: Maxus MIFA 9 electric single motor; MINI Convertible 1,998 cc petrol
- 0-100 km/h: Maxus MIFA 9 9.2 s; MINI Convertible 6.9 s
- Boot space: Maxus MIFA 9 1,010 L; MINI Convertible 215 L
- Warranty: Maxus MIFA 9 5 years; MINI Convertible 2 years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 269,888✓ | RM 318,888 |
| Body type | MPV | Convertible |
| Segment | D-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 7 | 4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Engine | Single motor | 1,998 cc |
| Power | 241 hp✓ | 204 hp |
| Torque | — | 300 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 9.2 s | 6.9 s✓ |
| Top speed | — | 237 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| EV range | 435 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,270 mm | 3,879 mm |
| Width | 2,000 mm | 1,744 mm |
| Height | 1,840 mm | 1,431 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,200 mm | 2,495 mm |
| Boot space | 1,010 L✓ | 215 L |
| Fuel tank | — | 44 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5✓ | 2 |
| Road tax / year | RM 220✓ | 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.
MIFA 9
- RM49,000 cheaper than the MINI
- Seven seats and 1,010-litre boot
- 435 km EV range
- Slower 9.2-second 0-100 km/h time
- Very large 5,270 mm length and 2,000 mm width
- No top-speed figure listed
Convertible
- Quicker 6.9-second 0-100 km/h time
- 237 km/h top speed
- Convertible body style
- Costs RM49,000 more
- Only four seats and 215-litre boot
- Shorter 2-year warranty
MIFA 9 vs Convertible FAQ
Is the Maxus MIFA 9 or MINI Convertible better?
The Maxus MIFA 9 is better for family and luggage use, with seven seats, 1,010 litres of boot space and 435 km EV range. The MINI Convertible is better if acceleration and a convertible body matter more.
What is the price difference?
The MINI Convertible costs RM318,888, while the Maxus MIFA 9 costs RM269,888. That makes the MINI RM49,000 more expensive.
Which one is faster from 0-100 km/h?
The MINI Convertible is faster, doing 0-100 km/h in 6.9 seconds. The Maxus MIFA 9 takes 9.2 seconds.