Verdict
The RM21,000 step from the RM318,888 MINI Convertible to the RM339,888 Volvo ES90 buys a very different brief. The Volvo is quicker to 100 km/h at 6.6 seconds, carries five people, has a 424-litre boot and can cover up to 651 km from its 92-kWh battery. Its 350-kW DC charging and Malaysian CKD assembly suit the long-distance, family-minded buyer. The MINI counters with open-air motoring, a far smaller 3,879-mm body and a 237-km/h top speed, but its 215-litre boot and four-seat cabin demand compromise.
Pick the MINI Convertible if open-top driving and a compact 3,879-mm footprint matter more than rear-seat space, boot room and EV range.
Pick the Volvo ES90 if you want five seats, 651 km of EV range, 350-kW DC charging and a much larger 424-litre boot.
Key differences
- Price: MINI Convertible RM318,888; Volvo ES90 RM339,888.
- Powertrain: MINI Convertible 204 hp/300 Nm 1,998-cc turbo petrol; Volvo ES90 329 hp/480 Nm single-motor EV.
- Range/energy storage: MINI Convertible 44-litre fuel tank; Volvo ES90 92-kWh battery with 651 km EV range.
- Performance: MINI Convertible 0-100 km/h in 6.9 seconds and 237 km/h; Volvo ES90 6.6 seconds and 180 km/h.
- Practicality: MINI Convertible has 4 seats and a 215-litre boot; Volvo ES90 has 5 seats and a 424-litre boot.
- Size: MINI Convertible is 3,879 mm long with a 2,495-mm wheelbase; Volvo ES90 is 5,000 mm long with a 3,102-mm wheelbase.
Convertible
- Convertible body in a compact 3,879-mm length.
- 237-km/h top speed.
- RM21,000 lower purchase price.
- 215-litre boot versus the ES90's 424 litres.
- Four seats and two doors versus five seats and five doors.
- No EV range or 350-kW DC charging capability.
ES90
- 651-km EV range from a 92-kWh battery.
- Five-seat cabin and 424-litre boot.
- Air suspension, ventilated power front seats and 25-speaker 1,650-watt audio.
- RM21,000 dearer to buy.
- 5,000-mm length is 1,121 mm longer than the MINI.
- 180-km/h top speed versus 237 km/h.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM318,888✓ | RM339,888 |
| Body type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Segment | B-Segment | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM379✓ | RM395 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16 valve, DOHC, variable intake and exhaust cam timing, variable intake valve lift, twin-scroll turbo | 800V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 204 hp | — |
| Torque | 300 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 329 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 480 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 92 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 651 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 350 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 7-speed Steptronic Transmission | — |
| Gears | 7 | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.9 seconds | 6.6 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 237 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,879 mm | 5,000 mm |
| Width | 1,744 mm | 1,942 mm |
| Height | 1,431 mm | 1,546 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,495 mm | 3,102 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,410 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 44 litres | — |
| Doors | 2 | 5 |
| Seats | 4 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 215 litres | 424 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/40R18 | 255/40R22 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/40R18 | 285/35R22 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Hankook Ventus s1 Evo 3 | Pirelli P Zero E VOL |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United Kingdom (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbones with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link with Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 18" Night Flash Alloys | 22" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Night Flash Alloys | 22" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Active Air Suspension |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front and Rear Curtain, Dual Front Centre Airbags |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | — | Electric for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 4 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Front Passenger and Outer Two Rear Seat | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Warning Only | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projectors with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | — | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Ventilation |
| Rear Seats | 50:50 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding, Power Reclining Seats with Ventilation |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | — | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | — | Fixed Glass Roof, Adjustable Opacity |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front | 1 Wireless Charger Front, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 9.4" OLED Display with MINI OS, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Harman Kardon Sound System | 14.5" Touchscreen with Android Automotive OS, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 25-speaker Bowers & Wilkins Sound System (1,650 watt) |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Flip Switch | Keyless (Depress Brake to Start) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Powered Boot, Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, with 360 Surround View Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Yes |
| 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 | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
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 ES90 FAQ
Is the MINI Convertible or Volvo ES90 better?
The Volvo ES90 is the stronger all-rounder for passengers and distance, with five seats, a 424-litre boot, 651 km of range and faster 6.6-second acceleration. Choose the MINI Convertible for its open roof, smaller footprint and 237-km/h top speed.
What is the price difference?
The Volvo ES90 costs RM21,000 more: RM339,888 against RM318,888 for the MINI Convertible. Its annual road tax is also RM16 higher, at RM395 versus RM379.
Which is easier to park in town?
The MINI Convertible is easier to place in tight urban spaces at 3,879 mm long and 1,744 mm wide, against the Volvo ES90's 5,000 mm length and 1,942 mm width. Both have six front and six rear parking sensors plus a 360-degree camera.