Verdict
The MG Cyberster is RM18,988 cheaper yet much quicker. Its 338 hp single-motor rear-drive setup does 0-100 km/h in 5.0 seconds, against the MINI Convertible’s 204 hp, front-drive petrol drivetrain and 6.9 seconds. The MINI counters with four seats, a higher 237 km/h top speed and six airbags, but gives away EV running, boot space and warranty: 215 litres and two years versus 249 litres and seven years. The MG is the bigger, more focused two-seat roadster; the MINI is the easier car to share.
Pick the MG Cyberster if you want the quicker rear-drive electric convertible with 508 km of range, more boot space and a longer warranty.
Pick the MINI Convertible if you need four seats, a petrol engine and the higher top speed.
Key differences
- Price: MG Cyberster RM299,900; MINI Convertible RM318,888
- Power: MG Cyberster 338 hp; MINI Convertible 204 hp
- 0-100 km/h: MG Cyberster 5.0 seconds; MINI Convertible 6.9 seconds
- Seats: MG Cyberster 2; MINI Convertible 4
- Top speed: MG Cyberster 195 km/h; MINI Convertible 237 km/h
- Boot space: MG Cyberster 249 litres; MINI Convertible 215 litres
Cyberster
- 338 hp and 5.0-second 0-100 km/h pace
- 508 km EV range from a 77.0 kWh battery
- Seven-year warranty
- Only two seats
- Lower 195 km/h top speed
- Four airbags versus six in the MINI
Convertible
- Four-seat cabin
- Higher 237 km/h top speed
- Six airbags
- Costs RM18,988 more
- Slower 6.9-second 0-100 km/h time
- Smaller 215-litre boot
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM299,900✓ | RM318,888 |
| Body type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Segment | Sports Car | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | — | 16 valve, DOHC, variable intake and exhaust cam timing, variable intake valve lift, twin-scroll turbo |
| Capacity | — | 1,998 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 204 hp |
| Torque | — | 300 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| 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 Transmission |
| Gears | — | 7 |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5 seconds✓ | 6.9 seconds |
| Top Speed | 195 km/h | 237 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,535 mm | 3,879 mm |
| Width | 1,913 mm | 1,744 mm |
| Height | 1,329 mm | 1,431 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,690 mm | 2,495 mm |
| Weight | 1,885 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | — | 44 litres |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 2 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 249 litres✓ | 215 litres |
| Front Tyre | 245/45R19 | 215/40R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/40R19 | 215/40R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero Elect | Hankook Ventus s1 Evo 3 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | United Kingdom (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloys | 18" Night Flash Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloys | 18" Night Flash Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Seat Belts | 2 Three-point | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | — | Available on Front Passenger and Outer Two Rear Seat |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Warning Only |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | — | 50:50 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 2 USB Front | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front |
| 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 | 9.4" OLED Display with MINI OS, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Harman Kardon Sound System |
| 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 | Active Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | Powered Scissor Doors | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | — | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | — | 4 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8 Years/Unlimited Mileage Warranty on Powertrain, 8-year/150,000 km Battery Warranty | Repair Inclusive extendable up to 5 years |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM395 | RM379✓ |
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 Convertible FAQ
Is the MG Cyberster or MINI Convertible better?
The MG Cyberster is the stronger driver’s pick on paper: it is cheaper, quicker to 100 km/h, has rear-wheel drive and gets a seven-year warranty. The MINI Convertible is better if four seats and petrol refuelling matter more.
What is the price difference?
The MG Cyberster costs RM299,900 and the MINI Convertible costs RM318,888, so the MINI is RM18,988 more expensive.
Which one is more practical?
The MINI Convertible has four seats versus the MG Cyberster’s two, so it carries more people. The MG has the bigger boot, though, at 249 litres against the MINI’s 215 litres.