Verdict
The MINI 5 Door F65 costs RM22,500 more at RM293,888, and the extra money buys meaningful daily-use hardware: blind-spot monitoring, steering lane-keeping, active cruise control, auto parking, a 360-degree camera and a 9.4-inch OLED display. Its 201 hp and 300 Nm also improve on the F55 LCI 2’s 192 hp and 280 Nm, although both reach 100 km/h in 6.8 seconds. The F55 LCI 2 remains the sharper-value route if its 4-year unlimited-mileage manufacturer warranty and 278-litre boot matter more than the newer car’s assistance systems.
Pick the MINI 5 Door F55 LCI 2 if you want the lower RM271,388 entry price, a 4-year unlimited-mileage manufacturer warranty and 3 litres more boot space.
Pick the MINI 5 Door F65 if you will pay RM22,500 more for 201 hp, 300 Nm, active safety assistance, 360-degree parking views and the larger OLED infotainment screen.
Key differences
- Price: MINI 5 Door F55 LCI 2 RM271,388; MINI 5 Door F65 RM293,888.
- Output: F55 LCI 2 makes 192 hp and 280 Nm; F65 makes 201 hp and 300 Nm.
- Dimensions and boot: F55 LCI 2 is 1,727 mm wide, 1,425 mm tall with 278 litres; F65 is 1,744 mm wide, 1,464 mm tall with 275 litres.
- Wheels and tyres: F55 LCI 2 uses 17-inch alloys with 205/45R17 run-flats; F65 gets 18-inch Slide Spoke alloys with 215/40R18 tyres.
- Driver assistance: F55 LCI 2 has warning-only lane keeping and passive cruise control; F65 adds steering correction, active cruise control, blind-spot…
- Infotainment and parking view: F55 LCI 2 has an 8.8-inch touchscreen and reverse camera; F65 has a 9.4-inch OLED display and 360-degree view monitor.
F55 LCI 2
- RM22,500 cheaper at RM271,388.
- 4-year unlimited-mileage manufacturer warranty.
- 278-litre boot is 3 litres larger.
- Has 192 hp and 280 Nm against the F65’s 201 hp and 300 Nm.
- Warning-only lane keeping and passive cruise control, where the F65 steers to correct and has active cruise control.
- No blind-spot monitoring, auto parking, head-up display or 360-degree camera.
F65
- 201 hp and 300 Nm from the 1,998 cc turbo petrol engine.
- Blind-spot monitoring, steering lane-keeping and active cruise control.
- 9.4-inch OLED screen, Android Auto, head-up display and 360-degree camera.
- Costs RM22,500 more than the F55 LCI 2.
- 275-litre boot is 3 litres smaller.
- 2-year unlimited-mileage manufacturer warranty versus the F55 LCI 2’s 4 years.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM271,388✓ | RM293,888 |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM379 | RM379 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger, variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger, variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | 1,998 cc |
| Horsepower | 192 hp | 201 hp✓ |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 300 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 82 mm | 82 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11 | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | 7-Speed Steptronic Dual Clutch Sports Transmission | 7-Speed Steptronic Dual Clutch Sports Transmission |
| Gears | 7 | 7 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Getrag | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.8 seconds | 6.8 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 5.6 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 235 km/h | 242 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | 128 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,036 mm | 4,036 mm |
| Width | 1,727 mm | 1,744 mm |
| Height | 1,425 mm | 1,464 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,567 mm | 2,567 mm |
| Weight | 1,345 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 44 litres | 44 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 278 litres✓ | 275 litres |
| Front Tyre | 205/45R17 | 215/40R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 205/45R17 | 215/40R18 |
| Factory Tyres | Hankook Ventus S1 Evo Z Run-flat | Vredestein Ultra |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United Kingdom (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 18" Slide Spoke Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 18" Slide Spoke Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) |
| Chassis Notes | Passive Sports Suspension | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain | — |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point Belts | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats, Front Passenger Seat |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection (10 km/h to 60 km/h) | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Warning Only | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | — | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split Fold | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map, Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 1 Rear | 2 Front, 1 Rear |
| Audio | MINI Visual Boost with 8.8" Touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, Rotary Controller and 6 Speakers | 9.4" OLED Display with MINI OS, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
| 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 Flip Switch |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | — | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Backlit Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | — | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 4 years✓ | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | — | 4 years |
| Warranty Notes | 4-year MINI Service Inclusive | Repair Inclusive extendable up to 5 years |
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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F55 LCI 2 vs F65 FAQ
Is the MINI 5 Door F55 LCI 2 or MINI 5 Door F65 better?
The MINI 5 Door F65 is better equipped, with more power, blind-spot monitoring, steering lane-keeping, active cruise control, auto parking and a 360-degree camera. The F55 LCI 2 is the better lower-cost choice and has the longer 4-year manufacturer warranty.
What is the price difference?
The MINI 5 Door F65 is RM22,500 dearer: RM293,888 versus RM271,388 for the MINI 5 Door F55 LCI 2.
Are the two MINI 5 Doors quicker?
Neither is quicker to 100 km/h; both are rated at 6.8 seconds. The F65 has stronger headline outputs at 201 hp and 300 Nm, compared with 192 hp and 280 Nm for the F55 LCI 2, and a higher 242 km/h top speed versus 235 km/h.