Car Buyer's Guide

MINI Convertible vs Suzuki Jimny 5-Door

Verdict

The Convertible is 51% more powerful, while the Jimny 5-Door is about 37% cheaper. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.

Price & overview
PriceRM 318,888RM 199,950
Body typeConvertibleSUV
SegmentB-SegmentB-Segment
AssemblyCBUCBU
Powertrain
Engine Tech16 valve, DOHC, variable intake and exhaust cam timing, variable intake valve lift, twin-scroll turbo16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing
Capacity1,998 cc1,462 cc
Horsepower204 hp100 hp
Torque300 Nm130 Nm
Cylinder ArrangementInlineInline
Timing TypeChainChain
FuelPetrolPetrol
Bore74 mm
Compression Ratio10
Drivetrain
TransmissionDual-clutch Automatic (Wet)Conventional Automatic
Transmission Name7-speed Steptronic Transmission4AT
Gears74
DrivelineFront Wheel DriveAll Wheel Drive
Performance & Efficiency
0-100 km/h6.9 seconds17.2 seconds
Top Speed237 km/h140 km/h
Dimensions
Length3,879 mm3,985 mm
Width1,744 mm1,645 mm
Height1,431 mm1,720 mm
Wheelbase2,495 mm2,590 mm
Fuel Tank44 litres40 litres
Doors25
Seats44
Boot Space215 litres211 litres
Front Tyre215/40R18195/80R15
Rear Tyre215/40R18195/80R15
Spare TyreTyre Repair KitFull-size 15" Alloy
Factory TyresHankook Ventus s1 Evo 3Bridgestone Dueller H/L
Chassis
AssemblyUnited Kingdom (CBU)India (CBU)
ChassisUnibodyLadder-frame
Front SuspensionMacPherson StrutSolid Axle with Coil Springs
Rear SuspensionMulti-linkSolid Axle with Coil Springs
Front Wheels18" Night Flash Alloys15" Alloy
Rear Wheels18" Night Flash Alloys15" Alloy
Front BrakesVentilated DiscSolid Disc
Rear BrakesSolid DiscDrum
SteeringRack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist)Recirculating Ball (Hydraulic Power Steering)
Chassis NotesPart-time Four-wheel Drive with Low Range
Safety
AirbagsDriver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear CurtainDriver and Passenger, Front Side, Front Curtain
ABS/EBD
Stability Control
Alarm
Immobilizer
Airbag Disable Function
Child Safety LockManual for rear doors
Seat Belts4 Three-point4 Three-point
Blind Spot Info System
ISOFIXAvailable on Front Passenger and Outer Two Rear SeatAvailable for two outer rear passenger seats
Autonomous Braking SystemYes
Lane-keeping AssistWarning OnlyNo
Collision Warning
Seatbelt ReminderAll SeatsFor Front Seats
Lighting
HeadlampsLED ProjectorLED Projector
TaillampsFull LEDNormal Bulb
LED Daytime Running Lights
Front Foglamps
Rear Foglamps
Cabin
Front SeatsManual AdjustableManual adjustment
Rear Seats50:50 Split-folding50:50 Split-Folding
Front Air-conDual-zone Automatic Climate ControlSingle-zone Automatic Climate Control
Power Sockets1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front1 Front, 1 Front USB
Interior LightingMap Lights and Ambient LightsMap Lights
Cup Holders2 Front, 2 Rear2 Rear
Audio9.4" OLED Display with MINI OS, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Harman Kardon Sound System9" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 4-speaker Sound System
Convenience
Power WindowsFour Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-PinchAll Four Windows, Driver Auto Up and Down
Engine StartKeyless Flip SwitchManual Key
LocksKeyless OperationRemote Control Activation
Auto Start/Stop
Auto Headlamps
Auto Wipers
Cruise ControlActive Cruise ControlPassive Cruise Control
Paddle Shift
Steering Audio Control
Steering Tilt
Steering Telescopic
Boot OperationRemote Control ActivationManual Operation
Parking Sensor Front6 Sensors
Parking Sensor Rear6 Sensors4 Sensors
Reverse CameraYes, with 360-degree View MonitorYes
Auto ParkingYes
Folding Wing Mirrors
Bluetooth
Navigation
Head-up Display
Hill Start Assist
Instrument ClusterFull LCD MonitorBacklit Analogue
Parking BrakeElectronicHandbrake
Warranty
Warranty Mileage ManufacturerUnlimited100,000 km
Warranty Mileage ExtendedUnlimited
Warranty Manufacturer2 years3 years
Warranty Extended4 years
Warranty NotesRepair Inclusive extendable up to 5 years
Ownership
Road tax / yearRM 379RM 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.

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