Verdict
For just RM2,876 less, the RM291,012 Volkswagen Arteon is the more useful long-distance hatchback: 276 hp, 350 Nm and all-wheel drive cut the 0-100 km/h time to 5.6 seconds, while its 563-litre boot is more than double the MINI 5 Door’s 275 litres. The RM293,888 MINI is 826 mm shorter, so it is the easier fit for tight urban spaces, and it counters with a head-up display, auto parking and six front and rear parking sensors. Pick on use case, not price; the gap is tiny.
Pick the MINI 5 Door if compact 4,036 mm dimensions, a head-up display and auto parking matter more than outright space and pace.
Pick the Volkswagen Arteon if you need a 563-litre boot, 276 hp all-wheel-drive performance and a five-year manufacturer warranty.
Key differences
- Price: MINI 5 Door RM293,888; Volkswagen Arteon RM291,012.
- Performance: MINI 201 hp/300 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 6.8 seconds; Arteon 276 hp/350 Nm and 5.6 seconds.
- Driveline: MINI front-wheel drive; Arteon all-wheel drive.
- Size: MINI 4,036 mm long with a 2,567 mm wheelbase; Arteon 4,862 mm long with a 2,837 mm wheelbase.
- Boot space: MINI 275 litres; Arteon 563 litres.
- Manufacturer warranty: MINI 2 years; Arteon 5 years.
5 Door
- 826 mm shorter body for tighter spaces
- Head-up display and auto parking
- Six front and six rear parking sensors
- 275-litre boot versus the Arteon’s 563 litres
- 201 hp and 300 Nm trail the Arteon’s 276 hp and 350 Nm
- Two-year manufacturer warranty versus five years
Arteon
- 276 hp, 350 Nm and all-wheel drive
- 563-litre boot and 66-litre fuel tank
- 14-way power front seats with driver memory and rear air-con
- No head-up display, where the MINI has one
- No auto parking, where the MINI includes it
- Four front and four rear parking sensors versus the MINI’s six at each end
| 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 | 2 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 better for performance, luggage capacity and longer warranty cover, with 276 hp, a 563-litre boot and five years of manufacturer warranty. The MINI 5 Door is better suited to constrained parking spaces, at 4,036 mm long versus 4,862 mm.
What is the price difference?
The MINI 5 Door costs RM293,888 and the Volkswagen Arteon costs RM291,012, so the Arteon is RM2,876 cheaper.
Which one has the bigger boot?
The Volkswagen Arteon has the bigger boot at 563 litres, compared with 275 litres in the MINI 5 Door. That is a 288-litre advantage for the Arteon.