MINI Aceman vs Volvo EX30
Verdict
The Volvo EX30 is the harder-hitting buy here: at RM208,888, it is RM5,000 cheaper than the MINI Aceman yet gets 268 hp instead of 215 hp, a 5.3-second 0-100 km/h time instead of 7.1 seconds, and 476 km of range instead of 406 km. It is also larger and has a longer 5-year warranty. The Aceman counters with smaller dimensions for tighter urban use, front-wheel drive and lower RM200 annual road tax, but on the numbers that matter for an EV, the Volvo has the upper hand.
Pick the MINI Aceman if you want the smaller premium electric SUV and are happy trading range and pace for easier city sizing.
Pick the Volvo EX30 if you want more power, more range, quicker acceleration and a longer warranty for less money.
Key differences
- Price: MINI Aceman RM213,888; Volvo EX30 RM208,888
- Power: MINI Aceman 215 hp; Volvo EX30 268 hp
- 0-100 km/h: MINI Aceman 7.1 s; Volvo EX30 5.3 s
- Battery and range: MINI Aceman 54.2 kWh, 406 km; Volvo EX30 69.0 kWh, 476 km
- Size: MINI Aceman 4,076 mm long, 1,754 mm wide; Volvo EX30 4,223 mm long, 1,837 mm wide
- Warranty: MINI Aceman 2 years; Volvo EX30 5 years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 213,888 | RM 208,888✓ |
| 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 | 268 hp✓ |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 7.1 s | 5.3 s✓ |
| Top speed | 170 km/h | 180 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 54.2 kWh | 69.0 kWh✓ |
| EV range | 406 km | 476 km✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,076 mm | 4,223 mm |
| Width | 1,754 mm | 1,837 mm |
| Height | 1,515 mm | 1,555 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,606 mm | 2,650 mm |
| Boot space | 300 L | 318 L✓ |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 7✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 5✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 200✓ | RM 260 |
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
- Smaller footprint for city parking
- Lower RM200 annual road tax
- 406 km EV range is still usable
- Less power at 215 hp
- Shorter 2-year warranty
- Smaller 300-litre boot
EX30
- Quicker 5.3-second 0-100 km/h time
- Longer 476 km EV range
- Longer 5-year warranty
- Wider and longer than the Aceman
- Higher RM260 annual road tax
- Zero-buttons, no meter/HUD cabin layout may not suit everyone
Aceman vs EX30 FAQ
Is the MINI Aceman or Volvo EX30 better?
The Volvo EX30 is better on the numbers: it is cheaper, more powerful, quicker, has longer EV range and gets a longer warranty. The MINI Aceman only really fights back with smaller dimensions and lower annual road tax.
What is the price difference?
The MINI Aceman costs RM213,888, while the Volvo EX30 costs RM208,888. That makes the Volvo RM5,000 cheaper.
Which one has the longer EV range?
The Volvo EX30 goes further, with a rated 476 km from its 69.0 kWh battery. The MINI Aceman has a 54.2 kWh battery and a rated 406 km range.