MINI Convertible vs MINI 3 Door
Verdict
The MINI Convertible costs RM318,888 against the MINI 3 Door’s RM279,888, so the open-top car asks RM39,000 more for very similar running gear. Both use a 1,998 cc petrol engine, wet dual-clutch automatic and front-wheel drive, with 300 Nm, six airbags, AEB, a 44-litre tank and RM379 annual road tax. The Convertible has 204 hp and 215 litres of boot space, but the 3 Door is quicker at 6.6 seconds to 100 km/h and runs to 242 km/h. For Malaysia, the sensible buy is the 3 Door; the Convertible is the indulgence.
Pick the MINI Convertible if the convertible body is the point and you can accept RM39,000 more, 6.9-second 0–100 km/h pace and a 237 km/h top speed.
Pick the MINI 3 Door if you want the lower RM279,888 price, the quicker 6.6-second 0–100 km/h time and the same 300 Nm drivetrain basics.
Key differences
- Price: MINI Convertible RM318,888; MINI 3 Door RM279,888
- Body type: MINI Convertible convertible; MINI 3 Door hatchback
- Power: MINI Convertible 204 hp; MINI 3 Door 201 hp
- 0–100 km/h: MINI Convertible 6.9 s; MINI 3 Door 6.6 s
- Top speed: MINI Convertible 237 km/h; MINI 3 Door 242 km/h
- Boot space: MINI Convertible 215 L; MINI 3 Door 210 L
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 318,888 | RM 279,888✓ |
| Body type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,998 cc | 1,998 cc |
| Power | 204 hp✓ | 201 hp |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 6.9 s | 6.6 s✓ |
| Top speed | 237 km/h | 242 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,879 mm | 3,876 mm |
| Width | 1,744 mm | 1,727 mm |
| Height | 1,431 mm | 1,414 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,495 mm | 2,495 mm |
| Boot space | 215 L✓ | 210 L |
| Fuel tank | 44 L | 44 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 2 |
| Road tax / year | RM 379 | RM 379 |
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.
Convertible
- Convertible body gives it the open-air brief
- 204 hp is 3 hp up on the MINI 3 Door
- 215-litre boot is 5 litres larger
- RM39,000 dearer than the MINI 3 Door
- Slower to 100 km/h at 6.9 seconds
- Lower 237 km/h top speed
3 Door
- RM279,888 price is much lower
- Quicker 6.6-second 0–100 km/h time
- Higher 242 km/h top speed
- No convertible roof
- 201 hp is 3 hp down
- 210-litre boot is slightly smaller
Convertible vs 3 Door FAQ
Is the MINI Convertible or MINI 3 Door better?
The MINI 3 Door is the better buy on numbers: it is RM39,000 cheaper, quicker to 100 km/h at 6.6 seconds and has the same 300 Nm, gearbox, front-wheel drive layout, airbags, AEB and road tax.
What is the price difference?
The MINI Convertible costs RM318,888, while the MINI 3 Door costs RM279,888. That makes the Convertible RM39,000 more expensive.
Which one is quicker?
The MINI 3 Door is quicker. It does 0–100 km/h in 6.6 seconds and reaches 242 km/h, while the MINI Convertible takes 6.9 seconds and tops out at 237 km/h.