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MINI Aceman vs Suzuki eVitara

MINI Aceman

MINI Aceman

Verdict

The MINI Aceman costs RM213,888, RM25,888 more than the RM188,000 Suzuki eVitara, and it spends that on pace: 215 hp and 0-100 km/h in 7.1 seconds beat 172 hp and 8.7 seconds. The Suzuki answers with the more useful EV numbers for Malaysia — 61.1 kWh battery, 426 km range, five-year warranty and RM120 road tax. It is also larger, though boot space is nearly level. If fun-size pace matters, the MINI fits. If ownership calm matters, the Suzuki is the cleaner read.

Aceman

Pick the MINI Aceman if you want the quicker front-driven electric SUV, with 215 hp, a 7.1-second 0-100 km/h time and a 170 km/h top speed.

eVitara

Pick the Suzuki eVitara if you want more range, a bigger battery, longer warranty cover and lower yearly road tax for less money.

Key differences

  • Price: MINI Aceman RM213,888; Suzuki eVitara RM188,000
  • Power: MINI Aceman 215 hp; Suzuki eVitara 172 hp
  • 0-100 km/h: MINI Aceman 7.1 s; Suzuki eVitara 8.7 s
  • Battery and range: MINI Aceman 54.2 kWh, 406 km; Suzuki eVitara 61.1 kWh, 426 km
  • Size: MINI Aceman 4,076 mm long, 2,606 mm wheelbase; Suzuki eVitara 4,275 mm long, 2,700 mm wheelbase
  • Warranty and road tax: MINI Aceman 2 years, RM200/year; Suzuki eVitara 5 years, RM120/year
Price & overview
PriceRM 213,888RM 188,000
Body typeSUVSUV
SegmentB-SegmentB-Segment
Seats55
AssemblyCBUCBU
Powertrain
FuelElectricElectric
MotorSingle motorSingle motor
Power215 hp172 hp
TransmissionSingle Ratio AutomaticSingle Ratio Automatic
Driven wheelsFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel Drive
Performance
0–100 km/h7.1 s8.7 s
Top speed170 km/h150 km/h
Efficiency
Battery54.2 kWh61.1 kWh
EV range406 km426 km
Dimensions
Length4,076 mm4,275 mm
Width1,754 mm1,800 mm
Height1,515 mm1,635 mm
Wheelbase2,606 mm2,700 mm
Boot space300 L306 L
Safety
Airbags67
Auto emergency brakingYesYes
Ownership
Warranty25
Road tax / yearRM 200RM 120

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.

Aceman

  • Stronger 215 hp motor
  • Quicker 7.1-second 0-100 km/h time
  • Higher 170 km/h top speed
  • Costs RM25,888 more
  • Shorter 406 km EV range
  • Two-year warranty only

eVitara

  • Longer 426 km EV range
  • Bigger 61.1 kWh battery
  • Five-year warranty and RM120 road tax
  • Slower 8.7-second 0-100 km/h time
  • Lower 172 hp output
  • Lower 150 km/h top speed

Aceman vs eVitara FAQ

Is the MINI Aceman or Suzuki eVitara better?

The Suzuki eVitara is the better all-round buy on numbers: it is cheaper, has longer range, a bigger battery, a five-year warranty and lower road tax. The MINI Aceman is better if acceleration matters more than running-cost sense.

What is the price difference?

The MINI Aceman costs RM25,888 more than the Suzuki eVitara. That extra money buys more power and quicker acceleration, but not more range, battery capacity, warranty cover or boot space.

Which has the longer EV range?

The Suzuki eVitara goes further, with 426 km against the MINI Aceman’s 406 km. Its 61.1 kWh battery is also larger than the MINI’s 54.2 kWh pack.

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