Verdict
Just RM1,012 separates the RM299,900 MG Cyberster and RM298,888 MINI Clubman, but they serve sharply different Malaysian lives. The Cyberster is the weekend two-seater: its 338-hp, 475-Nm rear motor reaches 100 km/h in 5.0 seconds, with a 77-kWh battery rated for 508 km. The Clubman trades that drama for five seats, six doors and a 360-litre boot, versus 249 litres. It is slower at 7.2 seconds, yet its 228 km/h top speed beats the MG’s 195 km/h. For daily family use, the MINI is plainly more practical.
Pick the MG Cyberster if a two-seat electric convertible, 5.0-second acceleration and 508 km rated range matter more than rear accommodation and luggage capacity.
Pick the MINI Clubman if you need five seats, six doors and a 360-litre boot in a petrol-powered wagon.
Key differences
- Performance: MG Cyberster has 338 hp and 475 Nm, MINI Clubman has 192 hp and 280 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: MG Cyberster takes 5.0 seconds; MINI Clubman takes 7.2 seconds.
- Range/fuel use: MG Cyberster is rated at 508 km from a 77-kWh battery; MINI Clubman is rated at 5.6 L/100 km with a 48-litre tank.
- Practicality: MG Cyberster has 2 seats and a 249-litre boot; MINI Clubman has 5 seats and a 360-litre boot.
- Top speed: MG Cyberster reaches 195 km/h; MINI Clubman reaches 228 km/h.
- Warranty: MG Cyberster has a 7-year/150,000-km vehicle warranty; MINI Clubman has a 4-year unlimited-mileage warranty.
Cyberster
- 338-hp, 475-Nm rear motor and 5.0-second sprint
- 508 km rated EV range; 144 kW DC charging and 2.5 kW V2L
- Adaptive cruise control, blind-spot information and lane-keeping assistance
- Only 2 seats and a 249-litre boot versus the MINI’s 5 seats and 360 litres
- Lower 195 km/h top speed versus 228 km/h
- Heavier at 1,885 kg versus 1,390 kg
Clubman
- Five seats, six doors and 40:20:40 split-folding rear seats
- 360-litre boot, 111 litres larger than the MG’s
- 228 km/h top speed, plus front and rear curtain airbags
- 7.2-second 0-100 km/h time trails the MG’s 5.0 seconds
- No blind-spot information system, autonomous braking or lane-keeping assist listed
- Shorter 4-year vehicle warranty versus the MG’s 7 years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM299,900 | RM298,888✓ |
| Body type | Convertible | Wagon |
| Segment | Sports Car | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM395 | RM379✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger, variable valve timing |
| Capacity | — | 1,998 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 192 hp |
| Torque | — | 280 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 82 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 11 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 338 hp✓ | — |
| Motor Torque | 475 Nm✓ | — |
| Battery Capacity | 77 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 508 km✓ | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 7 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 144 kW | — |
| V2L | 2.5 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | — | 7-Speed Steptronic Dual Clutch Sports Transmission |
| Gears | — | 7 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Aisin |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5 seconds✓ | 7.2 seconds |
| Rated Economy | — | 5.6 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 195 km/h | 228 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | — | 126 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,535 mm | 4,253 mm |
| Width | 1,913 mm | 1,800 mm |
| Height | 1,329 mm | 1,441 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,690 mm | 2,670 mm |
| Weight | 1,885 kg | 1,390 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 48 litres |
| Doors | 2 | 6 |
| Seats | 2 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 249 litres | 360 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 245/45R19 | 225/40R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/40R19 | 225/40R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero Elect | Bridgestone Turanza T005 RFT |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | United Kingdom (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-Link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloys | 18" Alloy, MINI Yours British Spoke two-tone design |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloys | 18" Alloy, MINI Yours British Spoke two-tone design |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Passive Sports Suspension |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | — | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 2 Three-point | 5 Three-point belts |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | — | Available on two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For Front Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats | Power Adjustable with Memory Function for Driver |
| Rear Seats | — | 40:20:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear Vents |
| Power Sockets | 2 USB Front | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 7" Dual Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Eight Speaker Bose Sound System | 6.5-inch touchscreen MINI Navigation System with 12-speaker Harman Kardon sound system and MINI Connected |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows, Auto Up & Down | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Start (Depress Brake Pedal) | Keyless Flip Switch |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | Powered Scissor Doors | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | — |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | MINI Connected app with MINI Remote Services |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 4 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8 Years/Unlimited Mileage Warranty on Powertrain, 8-year/150,000 km Battery Warranty | 4-year MINI Service Inclusive |
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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Cyberster vs Clubman FAQ
Is the MG Cyberster or MINI Clubman better?
The MINI Clubman is better as a practical five-seat car, thanks to its six doors and 360-litre boot. The MG Cyberster is better for electric performance, with 338 hp, 475 Nm, 508 km rated range and a 5.0-second 0-100 km/h time.
What is the price difference?
The MG Cyberster costs RM1,012 more than the MINI Clubman. That is a very small gap, so the choice should hinge on the MG’s two-seat EV sports-car format or the MINI’s five-seat wagon practicality.
Which has the stronger safety and driver-assistance kit?
The MG Cyberster has the stronger listed driver-assistance kit, adding blind-spot information, autonomous braking, collision warning, steering-correction lane keeping and adaptive cruise control. The MINI Clubman counters with front and rear curtain airbags, but has passive cruise control.