Verdict
These are close on asking price, but not in remit. The Volkswagen Arteon brings 276 hp and 350 Nm, reaches 100 km/h in 5.6 seconds, and has a 563-litre boot; that is the more useful long-distance package for a Malaysian buyer carrying adults and luggage. Its 4,862-mm body is 826 mm longer than the MINI 5 Door, though, so the MINI’s 4,036-mm length makes more sense where tight urban parking is routine. Pick the MINI for its head-up display, auto parking and 360-degree monitor, not outright space or pace.
Pick the MINI 5 Door if a 4,036-mm hatchback, head-up display, auto parking and 360-degree camera matter more than rear luggage capacity and outright performance.
Pick the Volkswagen Arteon if you want 276 hp, all-wheel drive, a 563-litre boot and a five-year manufacturer warranty for RM2,876 less.
Key differences
- Price: MINI 5 Door RM293,888; Volkswagen Arteon RM291,012.
- Output: MINI 5 Door 201 hp and 300 Nm; Volkswagen Arteon 276 hp and 350 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: MINI 5 Door 6.8 seconds; Volkswagen Arteon 5.6 seconds.
- Length and wheelbase: MINI 5 Door 4,036 mm and 2,567 mm; Volkswagen Arteon 4,862 mm and 2,837 mm.
- Boot space: MINI 5 Door 275 litres; Volkswagen Arteon 563 litres.
- Warranty: MINI 5 Door two years plus extendable repair-inclusive cover up to five years; Volkswagen Arteon five years with three-year/45,000-km free service.
5 Door
- 826 mm shorter for tighter urban spaces
- Head-up display, auto parking and 360-degree view monitor
- ISOFIX on both outer rear seats and front passenger seat
- 201 hp and 300 Nm trail the Arteon’s 276 hp and 350 Nm
- 275-litre boot is 288 litres smaller
- Two-year manufacturer warranty is shorter than five years
Arteon
- 276 hp, 350 Nm and 5.6-second 0-100 km/h time
- 563-litre boot and 66-litre fuel tank
- All-wheel drive, adaptive dampers and 14-way driver’s seat with memory
- 826 mm longer and 127 mm wider than the MINI 5 Door
- No head-up display or auto parking
- No front-passenger ISOFIX listed
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM293,888 | RM291,012✓ |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | B-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM379 | RM372✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger, variable valve timing | 16-Valve DOHC with Twin-Scroll Turbocharger, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | 1,984 cc |
| Horsepower | 201 hp | 276 hp✓ |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 350 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 82 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 9.6 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | 7-Speed Steptronic Dual Clutch Sports Transmission | 7-speed DSG |
| Gears | 7 | 7 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Volkswagen AG |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.8 seconds | 5.6 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | — | 7.4 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 242 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | — | 164 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,036 mm | 4,862 mm |
| Width | 1,744 mm | 1,871 mm |
| Height | 1,464 mm | 1,450 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,567 mm | 2,837 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,600 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 44 litres | 66 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 275 litres | 563 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/40R18 | 245/40R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/40R18 | 245/40R19 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Full-Size 19" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | Vredestein Ultra | Pirelli P Zero |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-Link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Slide Spoke Alloys | 19" Montevideo Two-tone Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Slide Spoke Alloys | 19" Montevideo Two-tone Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Adaptive Dampers |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | — | 5 stars — With 7 Airbags, Stability Control and Autonomous Emergency Braking |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | — | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats, Front Passenger Seat | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Auto High Beam | LED Projectors with Cornering Lights and Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED with Sequential Indicators |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | 14-Way Power-adjustable with Driver's Side Memory |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | — | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 2 Front USB-C, 1 Front Qi Wireless Charger |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (3 Colours) |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 1 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 9.4" OLED Display with MINI OS, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | Discover Pro 9.2" Touchscreen Infotainment System with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 12-speaker Harman Kardon Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four 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 | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| 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 | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 4 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | Repair Inclusive extendable up to 5 years | 3-year/45,000 km Free Service |
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 Arteon FAQ
Is the MINI 5 Door or Volkswagen Arteon better?
The Volkswagen Arteon is the stronger all-rounder for performance, luggage room and warranty cover: 276 hp, a 563-litre boot and five years. The MINI 5 Door is the better fit for constrained parking, and adds a head-up display and auto parking.
What is the price difference?
The Volkswagen Arteon costs RM291,012 and the MINI 5 Door costs RM293,888, making the Arteon RM2,876 cheaper.
Which is easier to park in town?
The MINI 5 Door is easier to place in tight spaces on size alone: it is 4,036 mm long and 1,744 mm wide, versus the Arteon’s 4,862 mm and 1,871 mm. It also has auto parking and six front and six rear parking sensors.