MINI 5 Door vs Toyota GR Yaris
Verdict
These are both CBU B-segment petrol hatchbacks, but they answer different questions. The MINI 5 Door costs RM293,888 and is the easier daily fit on paper, with five seats and a 275-litre boot against the Toyota GR Yaris’ four seats and 174 litres. The Toyota costs RM315,600, but its 296 hp, 400 Nm, all-wheel drive and 5.2-second 0-100 km/h time make the MINI’s 201 hp, 300 Nm, front-drive layout and 6.8-second sprint look tame. The MINI has the higher top speed, though, at 242 km/h versus 230 km/h.
Pick the MINI 5 Door if you want the quicker-to-live-with hatchback choice: five seats, a bigger boot, dual-clutch automatic and the lower purchase price.
Pick the Toyota GR Yaris if you want the harder-driving car, with 296 hp, 400 Nm, all-wheel drive, a manual gearbox and the faster 0-100 km/h time.
Key differences
- Price: MINI 5 Door RM293,888; Toyota GR Yaris RM315,600
- Output: MINI 5 Door 201 hp/300 Nm; Toyota GR Yaris 296 hp/400 Nm
- Drivetrain: MINI 5 Door front-wheel drive; Toyota GR Yaris all-wheel drive
- Transmission: MINI 5 Door wet dual-clutch automatic; Toyota GR Yaris manual
- 0-100 km/h: MINI 5 Door 6.8 seconds; Toyota GR Yaris 5.2 seconds
- Practicality: MINI 5 Door 5 seats/275 litres; Toyota GR Yaris 4 seats/174 litres
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 293,888✓ | RM 315,600 |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,998 cc | 1,618 cc |
| Power | 201 hp | 296 hp✓ |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 400 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Manual |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 6.8 s | 5.2 s✓ |
| Top speed | 242 km/h✓ | 230 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,036 mm | 3,995 mm |
| Width | 1,744 mm | 1,805 mm |
| Height | 1,464 mm | 1,455 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,567 mm | 2,560 mm |
| Boot space | 275 L✓ | 174 L |
| Fuel tank | 44 L | 50 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | — | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 5✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 379 | RM 207✓ |
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
- RM21,712 cheaper to buy
- Five seats and 275-litre boot
- Higher 242 km/h top speed
- Less power and torque
- Slower 0-100 km/h time
- Shorter 2-year warranty
GR Yaris
- 296 hp and 400 Nm
- All-wheel drive with manual gearbox
- Longer 5-year warranty
- Costs RM21,712 more
- Only four seats and 174-litre boot
- Lower 230 km/h top speed
5 Door vs GR Yaris FAQ
Is the MINI 5 Door or Toyota GR Yaris better?
The Toyota GR Yaris is better for performance, with 296 hp, 400 Nm, all-wheel drive and 0-100 km/h in 5.2 seconds. The MINI 5 Door is better for daily use, with five seats, a 275-litre boot and an automatic gearbox.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota GR Yaris costs RM315,600, while the MINI 5 Door costs RM293,888. That makes the Toyota RM21,712 more expensive.
Which is more practical for a small Malaysian household?
The MINI 5 Door is more practical on paper. It has five seats and 275 litres of boot space, compared with four seats and 174 litres in the Toyota GR Yaris.