MINI Convertible vs Zeekr 009
Verdict
The MINI Convertible is the dearer car at RM318,888, yet it is the smaller, faster choice: 204 hp, 300 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 6.9 seconds and a 237 km/h top speed. The Zeekr 009 costs RM299,800 and goes the other way, using a 335 hp single motor with a 116.0 kWh battery, 604 km range, seven seats and a 574-litre boot. For Malaysia, this is not a close body-style fight. It is open-top weekend fun versus electric people-moving.
Pick the MINI Convertible if you want a compact four-seat petrol convertible with the quicker 0-100 km/h time and higher top speed.
Pick the Zeekr 009 if you need seven seats, a much larger boot, 604 km of EV range and a longer warranty for less money.
Key differences
- Price: MINI Convertible RM318,888; Zeekr 009 RM299,800
- Seats: MINI Convertible 4; Zeekr 009 7
- Output: MINI Convertible 204 hp and 300 Nm; Zeekr 009 335 hp with no torque figure listed
- 0-100 km/h: MINI Convertible 6.9 s; Zeekr 009 7.9 s
- Boot space: MINI Convertible 215 L; Zeekr 009 574 L
- Size: MINI Convertible 3,879 mm long; Zeekr 009 5,209 mm long
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 318,888 | RM 299,800✓ |
| Body type | Convertible | MPV |
| Segment | B-Segment | Executive |
| Seats | 4 | 7 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Engine | 1,998 cc | Single motor |
| Power | 204 hp | 335 hp✓ |
| Torque | 300 Nm | — |
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 6.9 s✓ | 7.9 s |
| Top speed | 237 km/h✓ | 210 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | — | 116.0 kWh |
| EV range | — | 604 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,879 mm | 5,209 mm |
| Width | 1,744 mm | 2,024 mm |
| Height | 1,431 mm | 1,848 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,495 mm | 3,205 mm |
| Boot space | 215 L | 574 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 44 L | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 7✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 5✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 379✓ | RM 395 |
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
- Quicker 6.9-second 0-100 km/h time
- Higher 237 km/h top speed
- Compact 3,879 mm length
- Only four seats
- Small 215-litre boot
- Shorter 2-year warranty
009
- Seven-seat cabin
- 604 km EV range from a 116.0 kWh battery
- Larger 574-litre boot
- Slower 7.9-second 0-100 km/h time
- Much larger 5,209 mm body
- Higher RM395 annual road tax
Convertible vs 009 FAQ
Is the MINI Convertible or Zeekr 009 better?
The Zeekr 009 is better for family use: seven seats, 574 litres of boot space and 604 km of EV range. The MINI Convertible is better for drivers who want a smaller petrol convertible with quicker acceleration and a higher top speed.
What is the price difference?
The MINI Convertible costs RM318,888, while the Zeekr 009 costs RM299,800. That makes the MINI RM19,088 more expensive.
Which is quicker from 0-100 km/h?
The MINI Convertible is quicker, taking 6.9 seconds from 0-100 km/h. The Zeekr 009 takes 7.9 seconds, despite having the higher 335 hp output.