MINI Convertible vs Renault Zoe
Verdict
At RM318,888 versus RM165,000, the MINI Convertible is the indulgent one: 204 hp, 300 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 6.9 seconds and a 237 km/h top speed, plus the open roof. The Renault Zoe is the sensible urban counterpoint, with a 52.0 kWh battery, 395 km EV range, five seats, a bigger 338-litre boot and RM50 annual road tax. The MINI is quicker and better equipped for safety on paper; the Zoe is cheaper to buy, cheaper to tax and easier to justify as a daily runabout.
Pick the MINI Convertible if you want a four-seat petrol convertible with 204 hp, 300 Nm and proper pace.
Pick the Renault Zoe if you want a five-seat electric hatchback with 395 km range, a 338-litre boot and RM50 road tax.
Key differences
- Price: MINI Convertible RM318,888; Renault Zoe RM165,000
- Powertrain: MINI Convertible 1,998 cc petrol; Renault Zoe single electric motor with 52.0 kWh battery
- Power: MINI Convertible 204 hp; Renault Zoe 108 hp
- Seats and boot: MINI Convertible 4 seats and 215 L; Renault Zoe 5 seats and 338 L
- Size: MINI Convertible 3,879 mm long and 2,495 mm wheelbase; Renault Zoe 4,087 mm and 2,588 mm
- Road tax: MINI Convertible RM379 a year; Renault Zoe RM50 a year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 318,888 | RM 165,000✓ |
| Body type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 4 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Engine | 1,998 cc | Single motor |
| Power | 204 hp✓ | 108 hp |
| Torque | 300 Nm | — |
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 6.9 s | — |
| Top speed | 237 km/h | — |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | — | 52.0 kWh |
| EV range | — | 395 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,879 mm | 4,087 mm |
| Width | 1,744 mm | 1,787 mm |
| Height | 1,431 mm | 1,562 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,495 mm | 2,588 mm |
| Boot space | 215 L | 338 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 44 L | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6✓ | 4 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 3✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 379 | RM 50✓ |
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
- Much stronger output at 204 hp and 300 Nm
- 6.9-second 0-100 km/h time and 237 km/h top speed
- Six airbags and auto emergency braking
- Costs RM153,888 more than the Renault Zoe
- Only four seats and a smaller 215-litre boot
- Higher RM379 annual road tax
Zoe
- 395 km EV range from a 52.0 kWh battery
- Five seats and a larger 338-litre boot
- Lower RM50 annual road tax and three-year warranty
- Lower 108 hp output
- Four airbags versus six in the MINI Convertible
- Auto emergency braking is not listed
Convertible vs Zoe FAQ
Is the MINI Convertible or Renault Zoe better?
The MINI Convertible is better for performance and open-top driving. The Renault Zoe is better for daily practicality and running costs, with five seats, a 338-litre boot, 395 km EV range and RM50 road tax.
What is the price difference?
The price gap is RM153,888, with the MINI Convertible costing more than the Renault Zoe.
Which is more practical for daily use?
The Renault Zoe is more practical on paper. It has five seats, a 338-litre boot, a longer 2,588 mm wheelbase and 395 km EV range, while the MINI Convertible has four seats and 215 litres of boot space.