Car Buyer's Guide

MINI 5 Door vs Subaru BRZ

Subaru BRZ

Subaru BRZ

Verdict

The RM44,643 premium for the MINI 5 Door buys a five-door, five-seat hatch with a 275-litre boot, seven-speed dual-clutch auto and a far fuller driver-assistance suite, including autonomous braking, lane-keeping steering correction and active cruise control. It is also the easier daily proposition with four power windows, rear USB-C ports and a 360-degree camera. The BRZ is the purer performance choice: its 234 hp, rear-wheel drive and six-speed manual deliver 0-100 km/h in 6.3 seconds, half a second ahead of the MINI. But it has two doors, four seats and a 226-litre boot. Its RM767 annual road tax also costs RM388 more.

5 Door

Pick the MINI 5 Door if you need five seats, five doors, a 275-litre boot and active safety assistance in a quicker-to-live-with automatic hatch.

BRZ

Pick the Subaru BRZ if a 234 hp rear-wheel-drive coupe with a six-speed manual and a 6.3-second 0-100 km/h time matters more than rear access and luggage space.

Key differences

  • Price: MINI 5 Door RM293,888; Subaru BRZ RM249,245.
  • Performance: MINI 5 Door 201 hp, 300 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 6.8 seconds; Subaru BRZ 234 hp, 250 Nm and 6.3 seconds.
  • Driveline and gearbox: MINI 5 Door front-wheel drive with seven-speed wet dual-clutch automatic; Subaru BRZ rear-wheel drive with six-speed manual.
  • Practicality: MINI 5 Door has five doors, five seats and a 275-litre boot; Subaru BRZ has two doors, four seats and a 226-litre boot.
  • Road tax: MINI 5 Door RM379 per year; Subaru BRZ RM767 per year.
  • Driver assistance: MINI 5 Door has autonomous braking, lane-keeping steering correction and active cruise control; Subaru BRZ has no autonomous braking, no…

5 Door

  • Five doors, five seats and a 275-litre boot.
  • 300 Nm turbo torque and a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic.
  • Autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist, active cruise control and 360-degree camera.
  • RM44,643 more expensive than the BRZ.
  • Slower 6.8-second 0-100 km/h time versus 6.3 seconds.
  • 201 hp trails the BRZ's 234 hp.

BRZ

  • 234 hp rear-wheel drive with a six-speed manual.
  • Quicker 6.3-second 0-100 km/h acceleration.
  • Costs RM44,643 less to buy.
  • Two doors and four seats versus the MINI's five doors and five seats.
  • 226-litre boot is 49 litres smaller than the MINI's.
  • No autonomous braking or lane-keeping assist, and only passive cruise control.
Price & overview
PriceRM293,888RM249,245
Body typeHatchbackCoupe
SegmentB-SegmentSports Car
AssemblyCBUCBU
Powertrain
Engine Tech16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger, variable valve timing16-valve DOHC, Naturally-aspirated with Direct and Port Injection, Variable Valve Timing
Capacity1,998 cc2,387 cc
Horsepower201 hp234 hp
Torque300 Nm250 Nm
FuelPetrolPetrol
Bore82 mm94 mm
Compression Ratio12.5
Drivetrain
TransmissionDual-clutch Automatic (Wet)Manual
Transmission Name7-Speed Steptronic Dual Clutch Sports Transmission
Gears76
Transmission ManufacturerAisin
DrivelineFront Wheel DriveRear Wheel Drive
Performance & Efficiency
0-100 km/h6.8 seconds6.3 seconds
Top Speed242 km/h226 km/h
Dimensions
Length4,036 mm4,265 mm
Width1,744 mm1,775 mm
Height1,464 mm1,310 mm
Wheelbase2,567 mm2,575 mm
Weight1,289 kg
Fuel Tank44 litres50 litres
Doors52
Seats54
Boot Space275 litres226 litres
Front Tyre215/40R18215/40R18
Rear Tyre215/40R18215/40R18
Spare TyreTyre Repair Kit
Factory TyresVredestein UltraMichelin Pilot Sport 4
Chassis
AssemblyGermany (CBU)Japan (CBU)
Front SuspensionMacPherson StrutMacPherson Strut
Rear SuspensionMulti-linkDouble Wishbones
Front Wheels18" Slide Spoke Alloys18" Alloys
Rear Wheels18" Slide Spoke Alloys18" Alloys
SteeringRack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist)Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)
Safety
AirbagsDriver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side and Front Curtain
ABS/EBD
Stability Control
Alarm
Immobilizer
Airbag Disable Function
Child Safety LockManual for Rear Doors
Seat Belts5 Three-point4 Three-point
Blind Spot Info System
ISOFIXAvailable on 2 Outer Rear Seats, Front Passenger SeatAvailable for Two Rear Passenger Seats
Autonomous Braking SystemYes
Lane-keeping AssistSteering CorrectionNo
Collision Warning
Seatbelt ReminderFor All SeatsFront Seats
Safety NotesRear Cross Traffic Alert
Lighting
HeadlampsLED Projector with Auto High BeamLED Projector
TaillampsFull LEDLED Combination
LED Daytime Running Lights
Rear Foglamps
Wing Mirror Turn Indicators
Cabin
Front SeatsManual AdjustableManual Adjustable
Rear Seats60:40 Split-folding60:40 Split-folding
Front Air-conDual-zone Automatic ClimateDual-zone Automatic Climate Control
Power Sockets1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear1 Front
Interior LightingMap Lights and Ambient LightsMap Lights
Cup Holders2 Front, 1 Rear2 Front
Audio9.4" OLED Display with MINI OS, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto8" Touchscreen with Bluetooth, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, 8 Speakers
Convenience
Power WindowsFour Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-PinchTwo Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch
Engine StartKeyless Flip SwitchKeyless Push Button
LocksKeyless OperationKeyless Operation
Auto Start/Stop
Auto Headlamps
Auto Wipers
Cruise ControlActive Cruise ControlPassive Cruise Control
Paddle Shift
Steering Audio Control
Steering Tilt
Steering Telescopic
Boot OperationRemote Control ActivationRemote Control Activation
Parking Sensor Front6 Sensors
Parking Sensor Rear6 Sensors4 Sensors
Reverse CameraYes, with 360-degree View MonitorYes
Auto ParkingYes
Folding Wing Mirrors
Bluetooth
Navigation
Head-up Display
Hill Start Assist
Instrument ClusterFull LCD MonitorFull LCD Monitor
Parking BrakeElectronicHandbrake
Warranty
Warranty Mileage ManufacturerUnlimited100,000 km
Warranty Mileage ExtendedUnlimited
Warranty Manufacturer2 years5 years
Warranty Extended4 years
Warranty NotesRepair Inclusive extendable up to 5 years
Ownership
Road tax / yearRM379RM767

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 vs BRZ FAQ

Is the MINI 5 Door or Subaru BRZ better?

The MINI 5 Door is better for daily Malaysian use, with five seats, five doors, a larger 275-litre boot and more active safety equipment. The Subaru BRZ is better if you specifically want rear-wheel drive, a manual gearbox and faster 0-100 km/h acceleration.

What is the price difference?

The MINI 5 Door costs RM293,888 and the Subaru BRZ costs RM249,245, so the MINI is RM44,643 more expensive.

Which is cheaper to tax each year?

The MINI 5 Door has annual road tax of RM379, while the Subaru BRZ costs RM767 per year. The MINI saves RM388 annually.

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