MINI Aceman vs Toyota Urban Cruiser
Verdict
The MINI Aceman is the quicker, punchier EV: 215 hp, 7.1 seconds to 100 km/h and 170 km/h flat out. The Toyota Urban Cruiser answers with the more useful ownership numbers, pairing a larger 61.1 kWh battery with 426 km range, 306 litres of boot space and a five-year warranty. At RM213,888 versus RM198,000, the MINI asks RM15,888 more, so the choice is pace and compactness against range, space and lower yearly road tax.
Pick the MINI Aceman if you want the faster front-drive EV, with 215 hp and a 7.1-second 0-100 km/h time in a shorter 4,076 mm body.
Pick the Toyota Urban Cruiser if you want more range, a bigger cabin footprint and longer warranty cover for less money.
Key differences
- Price: MINI Aceman RM213,888; Toyota Urban Cruiser RM198,000
- Power: MINI Aceman 215 hp; Toyota Urban Cruiser 172 hp
- 0-100 km/h: MINI Aceman 7.1 seconds; Toyota Urban Cruiser 8.7 seconds
- Battery and range: MINI Aceman 54.2 kWh, 406 km; Toyota Urban Cruiser 61.1 kWh, 426 km
- Size: MINI Aceman 4,076 mm long with 2,606 mm wheelbase; Toyota Urban Cruiser 4,285 mm long with 2,700 mm wheelbase
- Warranty and road tax: MINI Aceman 2 years, RM200/year; Toyota Urban Cruiser 5 years, RM120/year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 213,888 | RM 198,000✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Motor | Single motor | Single motor |
| Power | 215 hp✓ | 172 hp |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 7.1 s✓ | 8.7 s |
| Top speed | 170 km/h✓ | 150 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 54.2 kWh | 61.1 kWh✓ |
| EV range | 406 km | 426 km✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,076 mm | 4,285 mm |
| Width | 1,754 mm | 1,800 mm |
| Height | 1,515 mm | 1,635 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,606 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Boot space | 300 L | 306 L✓ |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 7✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 5✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 200 | RM 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 output
- Quicker 7.1-second century sprint
- Shorter 4,076 mm length for urban use
- Shorter 406 km EV range
- Smaller 300-litre boot
- Only 2-year warranty
Urban Cruiser
- Longer 426 km EV range
- Larger 61.1 kWh battery
- 5-year warranty and RM120 yearly road tax
- Lower 172 hp output
- Slower 8.7-second 0-100 km/h time
- Lower 150 km/h top speed
Aceman vs Urban Cruiser FAQ
Is the MINI Aceman or Toyota Urban Cruiser better?
The MINI Aceman is better for performance, with 215 hp and 0-100 km/h in 7.1 seconds. The Toyota Urban Cruiser is the better all-round EV on paper, with 426 km range, a five-year warranty and lower road tax.
What is the price difference?
The MINI Aceman costs RM15,888 more than the Toyota Urban Cruiser.
Which one has the longer EV range?
The Toyota Urban Cruiser goes further, rated at 426 km versus 406 km for the MINI Aceman. It also has the larger battery, at 61.1 kWh against 54.2 kWh.