MINI Convertible vs Toyota GR Yaris
Verdict
At RM318,888 versus RM315,600, these two B-segment CBUs split sharply by purpose. The MINI Convertible is the relaxed one on paper: 204 hp, 300 Nm, front-wheel drive and a wet dual-clutch automatic, plus the open roof and a larger 215-litre boot. The Toyota GR Yaris is the serious driver’s car here, with 296 hp, 400 Nm, all-wheel drive, a manual gearbox and a 5.2-second 0-100 km/h time. But the MINI is 7 km/h faster flat out and costs only RM3,288 more.
Pick the MINI Convertible if you want the convertible body, dual-clutch automatic, bigger boot and 237 km/h top speed more than the quickest 0-100 km/h time.
Pick the Toyota GR Yaris if you want the manual gearbox, all-wheel drive, 296 hp and a much quicker 5.2-second 0-100 km/h run.
Key differences
- Price: MINI Convertible RM318,888; Toyota GR Yaris RM315,600
- Power and torque: MINI Convertible 204 hp/300 Nm; Toyota GR Yaris 296 hp/400 Nm
- Drivetrain: MINI Convertible front-wheel drive; Toyota GR Yaris all-wheel drive
- Transmission: MINI Convertible wet dual-clutch automatic; Toyota GR Yaris manual
- Performance: MINI Convertible 0-100 km/h in 6.9 s, 237 km/h; Toyota GR Yaris 5.2 s, 230 km/h
- Practical figures: MINI Convertible 215-litre boot, 44-litre tank; Toyota GR Yaris 174-litre boot, 50-litre tank
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 318,888 | RM 315,600✓ |
| Body type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,998 cc | 1,618 cc |
| Power | 204 hp | 296 hp✓ |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 400 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Manual |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 6.9 s | 5.2 s✓ |
| Top speed | 237 km/h✓ | 230 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,879 mm | 3,995 mm |
| Width | 1,744 mm | 1,805 mm |
| Height | 1,431 mm | 1,455 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,495 mm | 2,560 mm |
| Boot space | 215 L✓ | 174 L |
| Fuel tank | 44 L | 50 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 5✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 379 | RM 207✓ |
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 with four seats
- Wet dual-clutch automatic
- 215-litre boot beats 174 litres
- 204 hp and 300 Nm trail the Toyota
- 6.9-second 0-100 km/h is slower
- Two-year warranty is shorter
GR Yaris
- 296 hp and 400 Nm
- All-wheel drive with a manual gearbox
- Five-year warranty
- 174-litre boot is smaller
- 230 km/h top speed trails the MINI
- Manual gearbox will not suit every buyer
Convertible vs GR Yaris FAQ
Is the MINI Convertible or Toyota GR Yaris better?
The Toyota GR Yaris is better for performance, with 296 hp, 400 Nm, all-wheel drive and 0-100 km/h in 5.2 seconds. The MINI Convertible is better if you want open-top driving, an automatic gearbox and the larger 215-litre boot.
What is the price difference?
The MINI Convertible costs RM3,288 more than the Toyota GR Yaris. That small gap does not buy more power or acceleration; it buys the convertible body, dual-clutch automatic and a larger boot.
Which one is quicker from 0-100 km/h?
The Toyota GR Yaris is quicker, taking 5.2 seconds from 0-100 km/h. The MINI Convertible takes 6.9 seconds, although it has the higher top speed at 237 km/h versus 230 km/h.