MINI 5 Door vs MINI 3 Door
Verdict
The MINI 5 Door costs RM293,888 against the MINI 3 Door’s RM279,888, so the RM14,000 gap mainly buys a more usable body: five seats, a 2,567 mm wheelbase and a 275-litre boot versus four seats, 2,495 mm and 210 litres. Mechanically they are effectively tied, with a 1,998 cc petrol engine, 201 hp, 300 Nm, front-wheel drive and a wet dual-clutch automatic in both. The MINI 3 Door is 0.2 seconds quicker to 100 km/h and easier to place in tight urban parking.
Pick the MINI 5 Door if you need five seats and the extra 65 litres of boot space more than a marginally quicker sprint time.
Pick the MINI 3 Door if you want the lower price, smaller footprint and 6.6-second 0-100 km/h time.
Key differences
- Price: MINI 5 Door RM293,888; MINI 3 Door RM279,888
- Seats: MINI 5 Door 5; MINI 3 Door 4
- 0-100 km/h: MINI 5 Door 6.8 s; MINI 3 Door 6.6 s
- Length: MINI 5 Door 4,036 mm; MINI 3 Door 3,876 mm
- Wheelbase: MINI 5 Door 2,567 mm; MINI 3 Door 2,495 mm
- Boot space: MINI 5 Door 275 L; MINI 3 Door 210 L
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 293,888 | RM 279,888✓ |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| 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 | 201 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 | 6.6 s✓ |
| Top speed | 242 km/h | 242 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,036 mm | 3,876 mm |
| Width | 1,744 mm | 1,727 mm |
| Height | 1,464 mm | 1,414 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,567 mm | 2,495 mm |
| Boot space | 275 L✓ | 210 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-seat cabin
- Larger 275-litre boot
- Longer 2,567 mm wheelbase
- RM14,000 pricier
- 0.2 seconds slower to 100 km/h
- Longer and wider in tight spaces
3 Door
- Lower RM279,888 price
- Quicker 6.6-second 0-100 km/h run
- Shorter 3,876 mm body
- Four seats only
- Smaller 210-litre boot
- Shorter 2,495 mm wheelbase
5 Door vs 3 Door FAQ
Is the MINI 5 Door or MINI 3 Door better?
The MINI 5 Door is better for daily practicality thanks to five seats and a 275-litre boot. The MINI 3 Door is better if you value the lower price, smaller size and slightly quicker 6.6-second 0-100 km/h time.
What is the price difference?
The MINI 5 Door costs RM293,888, while the MINI 3 Door costs RM279,888. That makes the MINI 5 Door RM14,000 more expensive.
Do they use the same engine and transmission?
Yes. Both use a 1,998 cc petrol engine with 201 hp and 300 Nm, paired with a wet dual-clutch automatic transmission driving the front wheels.