MINI 5 Door vs MINI Convertible
Verdict
The MINI 5 Door is the pragmatic pick at RM293,888 against RM318,888 for the MINI Convertible. Both use a 1,998 cc petrol engine, wet dual-clutch automatic, front-wheel drive and 300 Nm, so the mechanical gap is tiny. The 5 Door gets five seats, 275 litres of boot space and a longer 2,567 mm wheelbase, and it is 0.1 seconds quicker to 100 km/h. The Convertible has 204 hp, six airbags and the roof-down appeal, but its four seats and 215-litre boot ask for compromise.
Pick the MINI 5 Door if you want the extra seat, bigger boot and lower price without giving up the same torque and drivetrain layout.
Pick the MINI Convertible if the open-top body matters more than rear-seat capacity, boot space and the RM25,000 saving.
Key differences
- Price: MINI 5 Door RM293,888; MINI Convertible RM318,888
- Seats: MINI 5 Door 5; MINI Convertible 4
- Boot space: MINI 5 Door 275 L; MINI Convertible 215 L
- Power: MINI 5 Door 201 hp; MINI Convertible 204 hp
- 0-100 km/h: MINI 5 Door 6.8 s; MINI Convertible 6.9 s
- Wheelbase: MINI 5 Door 2,567 mm; MINI Convertible 2,495 mm
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 293,888✓ | RM 318,888 |
| Body type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,998 cc | 1,998 cc |
| Power | 201 hp | 204 hp✓ |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 6.8 s✓ | 6.9 s |
| Top speed | 242 km/h✓ | 237 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,036 mm | 3,879 mm |
| Width | 1,744 mm | 1,744 mm |
| Height | 1,464 mm | 1,431 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,567 mm | 2,495 mm |
| Boot space | 275 L✓ | 215 L |
| Fuel tank | 44 L | 44 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | — | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 2 |
| Road tax / year | RM 379 | 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.
5 Door
- Five seats versus four
- Larger 275-litre boot
- Quicker 6.8-second 0-100 km/h time
- No convertible roof
- Slightly lower 201 hp output
- Airbag count is not stated
Convertible
- Convertible body
- Slightly higher 204 hp output
- Six airbags specified
- Costs RM25,000 more
- Smaller 215-litre boot
- Four seats only
5 Door vs Convertible FAQ
Is the MINI 5 Door or MINI Convertible better?
The MINI 5 Door is better for most buyers because it is cheaper, seats five, has a 275-litre boot and is fractionally quicker to 100 km/h. Pick the Convertible only if the open-top body is the main reason you are buying.
What is the price difference?
The MINI Convertible costs RM25,000 more than the MINI 5 Door. That money does not buy more torque or a quicker 0-100 km/h time, but it does buy the convertible body and a specified six-airbag count.
Do the MINI 5 Door and MINI Convertible use the same engine and gearbox?
Yes. Both have a 1,998 cc petrol engine, wet dual-clutch automatic transmission, front-wheel drive and 300 Nm of torque. Road tax is also the same at RM379 a year.