MG Cyberster vs MINI 5 Door
Verdict
At RM299,900 for the MG Cyberster and RM293,888 for the MINI 5 Door, the RM6,012 gap is tiny but the cars are not. The MG is the theatre pick: electric, rear-driven, two seats, 338 hp and 0-100 km/h in 5.0 seconds, with a 77.0 kWh battery and 508 km range. The MINI is the usable one, with five seats, a 275-litre boot, petrol refuelling and a higher 242 km/h top speed. For Malaysia, this is weekend car versus daily hatchback.
Pick the MG Cyberster if you want an electric two-seat convertible with rear-wheel drive, 338 hp and stronger 0-100 km/h pace.
Pick the MINI 5 Door if you need five seats, a hatchback body and petrol convenience without giving up a quick 6.8-second 0-100 km/h time.
Key differences
- Price: MG Cyberster RM299,900; MINI 5 Door RM293,888
- Powertrain: MG Cyberster single-motor electric; MINI 5 Door 1,998 cc petrol
- Output: MG Cyberster 338 hp; MINI 5 Door 201 hp
- 0-100 km/h: MG Cyberster 5.0 s; MINI 5 Door 6.8 s
- Seats and boot: MG Cyberster 2 seats, 249 L; MINI 5 Door 5 seats, 275 L
- Warranty: MG Cyberster 7 years; MINI 5 Door 2 years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 299,900 | RM 293,888✓ |
| Body type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Segment | Sports Car | B-Segment |
| Seats | 2 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Engine | Single motor | 1,998 cc |
| Power | 338 hp✓ | 201 hp |
| Torque | — | 300 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Driven wheels | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 5.0 s✓ | 6.8 s |
| Top speed | 195 km/h | 242 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 77.0 kWh | — |
| EV range | 508 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,535 mm | 4,036 mm |
| Width | 1,913 mm | 1,744 mm |
| Height | 1,329 mm | 1,464 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,690 mm | 2,567 mm |
| Boot space | 249 L | 275 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | — | 44 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 4 | — |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 7✓ | 2 |
| Road tax / year | RM 395 | 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.
Cyberster
- Quicker 5.0-second 0-100 km/h time
- 508 km EV range from a 77.0 kWh battery
- Longer 7-year warranty
- Only two seats
- Smaller 249-litre boot
- Lower 195 km/h top speed
5 Door
- Five-seat practicality
- Larger 275-litre boot
- Higher 242 km/h top speed
- Slower 6.8-second 0-100 km/h time
- Shorter 2-year warranty
- Front-wheel drive rather than rear-wheel drive
Cyberster vs 5 Door FAQ
Is the MG Cyberster or MINI 5 Door better?
The MG Cyberster is better for performance and open-top EV appeal; the MINI 5 Door is better for daily use. Its five seats and 275-litre boot make it the more practical car.
What is the price difference?
The MG Cyberster costs RM299,900, while the MINI 5 Door costs RM293,888. That makes the MG RM6,012 more expensive.
Which is quicker, the MG Cyberster or MINI 5 Door?
The MG Cyberster is quicker from 0-100 km/h at 5.0 seconds versus 6.8 seconds. The MINI 5 Door has the higher top speed, at 242 km/h against 195 km/h.