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.
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.
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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM293,888 | RM249,245✓ |
| Body type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Segment | B-Segment | Sports Car |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger, variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally-aspirated with Direct and Port Injection, Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | 2,387 cc |
| Horsepower | 201 hp | 234 hp✓ |
| Torque | 300 Nm✓ | 250 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 82 mm | 94 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 12.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Manual |
| Transmission Name | 7-Speed Steptronic Dual Clutch Sports Transmission | — |
| Gears | 7 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Aisin |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.8 seconds | 6.3 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 242 km/h✓ | 226 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,036 mm | 4,265 mm |
| Width | 1,744 mm | 1,775 mm |
| Height | 1,464 mm | 1,310 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,567 mm | 2,575 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,289 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 44 litres | 50 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 2 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 275 litres✓ | 226 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/40R18 | 215/40R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/40R18 | 215/40R18 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Vredestein Ultra | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Double Wishbones |
| Front Wheels | 18" Slide Spoke Alloys | 18" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Slide Spoke Alloys | 18" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | — | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side and Front Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats, Front Passenger Seat | Available for Two Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | Front Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Auto High Beam | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 1 Rear | 2 Front |
| Audio | 9.4" OLED Display with MINI OS, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | 8" Touchscreen with Bluetooth, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, 8 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Flip Switch | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree View Monitor | Yes |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 4 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | Repair Inclusive extendable up to 5 years | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM379✓ | RM767 |
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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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.