Verdict
These two answer very different Malaysian needs. At RM318,888, the MINI Convertible is RM129,112 cheaper and its 204 hp, 300 Nm turbo petrol four-cylinder reaches 100 km/h in 6.9 seconds, against the Vellfire’s 180 hp and 235 Nm. The RM448,000 Toyota counters with seven seats, a 510-litre boot and a 3,000 mm wheelbase; the MINI has four seats, 215 litres and 2,495 mm. Choose the MINI for open-top driving and pace, the Vellfire for moving people in proper comfort.
The Vellfire Hybrid Electric Executive Lounge (RM549,900) sits above every Convertible variant here, so the verdict compares the closest-priced pairing — use the selectors above to match any two trims.
Pick the MINI Convertible if you want the lower RM318,888 entry price, a 6.9-second 0-100 km/h time and an open-top four-seater.
Pick the Toyota Vellfire if seven seats, a 510-litre boot, rear climate control and captain’s chairs matter more than performance.
Key differences
- Price: MINI Convertible RM318,888; Toyota Vellfire RM448,000.
- Performance: MINI Convertible 204 hp and 300 Nm; Toyota Vellfire 180 hp and 235 Nm.
- Seating: MINI Convertible 4 seats; Toyota Vellfire 7 seats.
- Boot space: MINI Convertible 215 litres; Toyota Vellfire 510 litres.
- Dimensions: MINI Convertible is 3,879 mm long with a 2,495 mm wheelbase; Toyota Vellfire is 5,005 mm long with a 3,000 mm wheelbase.
- Warranty: MINI Convertible gets 2 years plus a 2-year extendable warranty; Toyota Vellfire gets 5 years.
Convertible
- RM129,112 cheaper to buy.
- 204 hp and 300 Nm, with 0-100 km/h in 6.9 seconds.
- 360-degree camera, head-up display and auto parking.
- Only four seats and a 215-litre boot versus seven seats and 510 litres.
- No rear air-conditioning or power-adjustable front seats.
- Two-year manufacturer warranty versus five years.
Vellfire
- Seven seats, including power-adjustable ottoman captain’s chairs in the middle row.
- 510-litre boot and 60-litre fuel tank.
- Rear dual-zone air-conditioning, power sliding doors and a 15-speaker JBL system.
- RM129,112 more expensive to buy.
- 180 hp and 235 Nm trail the MINI’s 204 hp and 300 Nm.
- No quoted 0-100 km/h time, while the MINI does 6.9 seconds.
What the Convertible has over the Vellfire
What the Vellfire has over the Convertible
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The Vellfire's wheelbase is 505 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. The Vellfire is 106 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays. Boot space favours the Vellfire: 510 litres against 215.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM318,888✓ | RM448,000 |
| Body type | Convertible | MPV |
| Segment | B-Segment | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM379✓ | RM835 |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM3,255/mo✓ | RM4,575/mo |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM8,604✓ | RM11,995 |
| Fuel / year (est.) | — | RM3,622 |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | — | RM18.11 |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | — | RM82,258 |
| 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 at 5,000 rpm✓ | 180 hp at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 300 Nm at 1,450 rpm✓ | 235 Nm at 4,100 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 90 mm × 98 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 | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 6 (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 | 2 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. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked October 2026.
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Is the MINI Convertible or Toyota Vellfire better?
The MINI Convertible is better for open-top driving, lower purchase cost and stronger output. The Toyota Vellfire is better for carrying seven people, with 510 litres of luggage space, rear climate control and powered middle-row ottoman seats.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota Vellfire costs RM129,112 more than the MINI Convertible: RM448,000 versus RM318,888.
Which has more passenger and luggage room?
The Toyota Vellfire does. It has seven seats and a 510-litre boot, compared with the MINI Convertible’s four seats and 215-litre boot. Its 3,000 mm wheelbase is also 505 mm longer than the MINI’s.
Which has the better warranty?
The Vellfire carries a 5-year manufacturer warranty against 2 years for the Convertible. Convertible: Repair Inclusive extendable up to 5 years.