Verdict
These cars answer entirely different Malaysian needs. At RM318,888, the MINI Convertible saves RM129,112, yet its 204 hp and 300 Nm turbo petrol engine reaches 100 km/h in 6.9 seconds; the Vellfire has 180 hp and 235 Nm. The Toyota justifies its RM448,000 price through seven seats, a 510-litre boot and 3,000 mm wheelbase, against the MINI’s four seats, 215 litres and 2,495 mm. Choose the MINI for open-air driving and performance; choose the Vellfire when carrying people in comfort is non-negotiable.
Pick the MINI Convertible if you want the lower RM318,888 entry price, 204 hp performance and a compact two-door convertible experience.
Pick the Toyota Vellfire if you need seven seats, a 510-litre boot, powered sliding doors and captain’s chairs for your passengers.
Key differences
- Price: MINI Convertible RM318,888; Toyota Vellfire RM448,000.
- Output: MINI Convertible 204 hp and 300 Nm; Toyota Vellfire 180 hp and 235 Nm.
- Seating and boot: MINI Convertible four seats and 215 litres; Toyota Vellfire seven seats and 510 litres.
- Dimensions: MINI Convertible 3,879 mm long with a 2,495 mm wheelbase; Toyota Vellfire 5,005 mm long with a 3,000 mm wheelbase.
- Warranty: MINI Convertible two years manufacturer warranty, extendable to four years; Toyota Vellfire five years manufacturer warranty.
- Road tax: MINI Convertible RM379 annually; Toyota Vellfire RM835 annually.
Convertible
- 204 hp and 300 Nm, with 0-100 km/h in 6.9 seconds.
- RM129,112 less expensive to buy.
- 360-degree camera, head-up display and auto parking.
- Only four seats and a 215-litre boot versus the Vellfire’s seven seats and 510 litres.
- No rear air-conditioning, powered sliding doors or ventilated power front seats.
- Two-year manufacturer warranty is shorter than the Vellfire’s five years.
Vellfire
- Seven seats, 510-litre boot and powered sliding doors with soft-close.
- Ventilated power front seats and power-adjustable ottoman captain’s chairs.
- Adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go, steering assist and curve speed reduction.
- RM129,112 more expensive than the MINI Convertible.
- Its 180 hp and 235 Nm trail the MINI’s 204 hp and 300 Nm.
- RM835 annual road tax is higher than the MINI’s RM379.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM318,888✓ | RM448,000 |
| Body type | Convertible | MPV |
| Segment | B-Segment | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM379✓ | RM835 |
| 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 | 2,494 cc |
| Horsepower | 204 hp✓ | 180 hp |
| Torque | 300 Nm✓ | 235 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 90 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 9.8 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 7-speed Steptronic Transmission | 7-speed Super CVT-i with Sports Sequential Shiftmatic |
| Gears | 7 | 7 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Toyota |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.9 seconds | — |
| Rated Economy | — | 9.1 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 237 km/h✓ | 170 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,879 mm | 5,005 mm |
| Width | 1,744 mm | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,431 mm | 1,950 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,495 mm | 3,000 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,105 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 44 litres | 60 litres |
| Doors | 2 | 5 |
| Seats | 4 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 215 litres | 510 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/40R18 | 225/55R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/40R18 | 225/55R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Hankook Ventus s1 Evo 3 | Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 060 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United Kingdom (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Double Wishbone |
| Front Wheels | 18" Night Flash Alloys | 19" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Night Flash Alloys | 19" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | — | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 4 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Front Passenger and Outer Two Rear Seat | Available on Outer Middle Row Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, TSS Pre-collision Braking (4-120 km/h) with Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Warning Only | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | — | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function, Ventilated |
| Rear Seats | 50:50 Split-folding | Power Adjustable Ottoman Captain Middle Row Seat, 50:50 Fold-up Last Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | — | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Fixed Panoramic Glass Roof, Rear |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front | 2 Front, 1 Console Box, 2 First Row, 2 Second Row |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | — | Powered Rear Sun Shades, Powered Panoramic Roof Shades |
| Audio | 9.4" OLED Display with MINI OS, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Harman Kardon Sound System | 14" Display Audio with Touch Screen, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Connectivity, 15-speaker JBL Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Flip Switch | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go, Steering Assist and Curve Speed Reduction |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Powered boot with soft close function |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | — | Power Sliding with Soft-close Function, One-touch Auto Close, Anti-pinch |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 5 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 Vellfire FAQ
Is the MINI Convertible or Toyota Vellfire better?
The MINI Convertible is better for performance and lower purchase and road-tax costs, with 204 hp and a 6.9-second 0-100 km/h time. The Toyota Vellfire is better for passenger carrying, with seven seats, 510 litres of boot space and rear climate control.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota Vellfire costs RM448,000 and the MINI Convertible costs RM318,888, so the Vellfire is RM129,112 more expensive.
Which has more useful passenger comfort equipment?
The Toyota Vellfire does. It has ventilated power front seats with driver memory, power-adjustable ottoman captain’s chairs, dual-zone rear air-conditioning, powered rear sunshades and power sliding doors. The MINI has manual front seats and no rear air-conditioning.