Verdict
These two B-segment cars serve sharply different Malaysian use cases. The MINI Convertible costs RM318,888, RM118,938 more than the RM199,950 Suzuki Jimny 5-Door, but its 204 hp and 300 Nm cut the 0-100 km/h time to 6.9 seconds versus 17.2 seconds. It also brings active cruise control, autonomous braking and a 360-degree camera. The Jimny answers with five doors, all-wheel drive and part-time four-wheel drive with low range, plus a full-size spare. Its 211-litre boot is only 4 litres behind the MINI’s despite the far lower price.
Pick the MINI Convertible if you want 204 hp performance, open-air driving and a much fuller active-safety and parking-assistance kit.
Pick the Suzuki Jimny 5-Door if you need five doors, all-wheel drive with low range and a RM118,938 lower purchase price.
Key differences
- Price: MINI Convertible RM318,888; Suzuki Jimny 5-Door RM199,950.
- Power and torque: MINI Convertible 204 hp and 300 Nm; Suzuki Jimny 5-Door 100 hp and 130 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: MINI Convertible 6.9 seconds; Suzuki Jimny 5-Door 17.2 seconds.
- Driveline: MINI Convertible front-wheel drive; Suzuki Jimny 5-Door all-wheel drive with part-time four-wheel drive and low range.
- Doors and height: MINI Convertible two doors and 1,431 mm; Suzuki Jimny 5-Door five doors and 1,720 mm.
- Driver assistance: MINI Convertible has autonomous braking and active cruise control; Suzuki Jimny 5-Door has neither autonomous braking nor active cruise…
Convertible
- 204 hp, 300 Nm and a 6.9-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Autonomous braking, blind-spot information and active cruise control.
- 360-degree camera, six front and six rear parking sensors.
- Two doors versus the Jimny 5-Door’s five.
- Front-wheel drive, against the Jimny’s all-wheel drive and low-range four-wheel drive.
- Tyre repair kit instead of a full-size spare tyre.
Jimny 5-Door
- Five doors and a 2,590 mm wheelbase.
- All-wheel drive with part-time four-wheel drive and low range.
- Full-size 15-inch alloy spare tyre.
- 100 hp and 130 Nm trail the MINI’s 204 hp and 300 Nm.
- 17.2-second 0-100 km/h time is 10.3 seconds slower than the MINI’s.
- No autonomous braking, blind-spot information system or front parking sensors.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM318,888 | RM199,950✓ |
| Body type | Convertible | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM379 | RM120✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16 valve, DOHC, variable intake and exhaust cam timing, variable intake valve lift, twin-scroll turbo | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | 1,462 cc |
| Horsepower | 204 hp✓ | 100 hp |
| Torque | 300 Nm✓ | 130 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 74 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 7-speed Steptronic Transmission | 4AT |
| Gears | 7 | 4 |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.9 seconds✓ | 17.2 seconds |
| Top Speed | 237 km/h✓ | 140 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,879 mm | 3,985 mm |
| Width | 1,744 mm | 1,645 mm |
| Height | 1,431 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,495 mm | 2,590 mm |
| Fuel Tank | 44 litres | 40 litres |
| Doors | 2 | 5 |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 215 litres✓ | 211 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/40R18 | 195/80R15 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/40R18 | 195/80R15 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Full-size 15" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | Hankook Ventus s1 Evo 3 | Bridgestone Dueller H/L |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United Kingdom (CBU) | India (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Solid Axle with Coil Springs |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Solid Axle with Coil Springs |
| Front Wheels | 18" Night Flash Alloys | 15" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Night Flash Alloys | 15" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) | Recirculating Ball (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Part-time Four-wheel Drive with Low Range |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | — | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 4 Three-point | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available on Front Passenger and Outer Two Rear Seat | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Warning Only | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For Front Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Normal Bulb |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual adjustment |
| Rear Seats | 50:50 Split-folding | 50:50 Split-Folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front | 1 Front, 1 Front USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Rear |
| Audio | 9.4" OLED Display with MINI OS, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Harman Kardon Sound System | 9" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 4-speaker Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | All Four Windows, Driver Auto Up and Down |
| Engine Start | Keyless Flip Switch | Manual Key |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree View Monitor | Yes |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Backlit Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 3 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 4 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | Repair Inclusive extendable up to 5 years | — |
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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Convertible vs Jimny 5-Door FAQ
Is the MINI Convertible or Suzuki Jimny 5-Door better?
The MINI Convertible is better for pace, driver assistance and parking technology, with 204 hp and autonomous braking. The Suzuki Jimny 5-Door is the better fit for five-door access and all-wheel drive with low-range four-wheel drive.
What is the price difference?
The MINI Convertible costs RM318,888 and the Suzuki Jimny 5-Door costs RM199,950, so the difference is RM118,938.
Which has more practical access and luggage space?
The Suzuki Jimny 5-Door has five doors to the MINI Convertible’s two, while boot capacity is virtually tied: 211 litres in the Suzuki and 215 litres in the MINI.